When you’re running your own business or your team, it can be difficult to take some much needed time off. By following the steps below, you will be able to enjoy a stress free vacation; ready to conquer the challenges ahead.  Give Adequate Notice: When you play such a vital role within your business, you will […]

On first glance, the headline above contradicts itself; how does one feel motivated upon firing himself/herself? Isn’t that counterintuitive? Well, we don’t expect you to literally fire yourself in Trump-ian fashion! Instead, we are simply suggesting you detach yourself from certain responsibilities.

It is said that we strongly shape our personalities based on the five people you surround yourself with the most. Do you believe that the people in your ‘inner circle’ are a good reflection of your character? Do you have that one friend that motivates you to seize every opportunity upon catching up? The influence

No matter what industry you are in or what stage of your career you are at, there is a chance you have experienced Tall Poppy Syndrome. Tall Poppy Syndrome refers to the phenomenon of resenting and ridiculing those with strong self-esteem and sense of ambition, along with their accomplishments. This practise of ‘chopping a tall poppy down to size’

The pandemic brought with it intense changes to many aspects of our lives, but the worldwide shift to an entirely digital lifestyle is arguably the most significant one. Almost overnight, schools switched to online classes and in-person meetings were swapped with zoom calls. As parts of our world slowly begin to open up, many of

Have you ever walked into a meeting and thought you didn’t belong there? As if the other people were better than you, and you had somehow managed to deceive everyone into thinking you were at their level? This feeling is commonly associated with Imposter Syndrome. Imposter Syndrome – loosely defined as doubting your abilities and

Goal setting and visualising our goals are some of the most important and powerful things we can do for ourselves and our businesses. A Harvard Business study revealed that 14% of people with unwritten goals are 10 times more successful than those without any set goals. Furthermore, those with written goals are 30 times more

Sleep is one of the pillars of health – it enables us to live our day-to-day lives to the best of our ability. It’s as vital as breathing and eating. Sleeping is what recharges our bodies for the next day, keeps our minds sharp, and allows us time to process the world around us. So,

As cliched as it sounds, the new normal is not exactly new anymore. There is a revitalized interest in working from home versus commuting to a shared office. Telecommuting is now as common an occurrence as brewing a fresh pot of coffee in the morning. Norms are constantly evolving, with old ones being destroyed, and

With mental health awareness on the rise, many people are speaking up about the stressors in their lives that affect their wellbeing. Unsurprisingly, work has a tremendous influence on the mental health of employees, business owners, and entrepreneurs, especially regarding burnout and overtime. With mental health becoming a more prominent topic, people are working on

There’s an essential question that entrepreneurs and business owners must answer: do you value time or money? They are both necessary resources, but the one you find most important has the power to dictate your level of happiness, and show where your priorities lie.  Valuing Time Several studies have shown that workers who value their

For business owners and entrepreneurs, self-care is often at the bottom of the to-do list. And doubtless, if the bottom is ever reached, that particular note is summarily ignored in favor of the next task list.  It’s understandable. You’re a busy person and you just want to go-go-go, there’s no time for a warm bath,

Regardless of your position within the company, emails are a big part of corporate life. On one hand, it makes communication easier, but on the other, too many emails a day can become overwhelming. This is email fatigue, and it has two main forms.  Receiving too many emails  The stress of knowing how many unread

How do entrepreneurs keep going day in, day out? It takes blood, sweat, tears, and some more tears to get a vision to become reality. Sustaining it once it’s off the ground is a whole different monster. Well, it’s all about motivation and energy, and here’s how to make sure both of them stay by