Click here for our guide on how to improve communication skills Eliminating distraction is a constant concern for the at-home worker, being mentally “present” and focused on the task at hand really does matter – quite a lot, in fact. With a tidal wave of information coming at us daily, focus is rapidly becoming the scarcest commodity of the 21st century. With this in mind, I’ve rounded up a handful of the best apps for fighting back against the constant distractions of our digital lives. For more productive apps please read > The Best Apps to Help You Boost Concentration ...
Blog Archives
The Benefits of Working Standing Up
WINSTON CHURCHILL knew it. Ernest Hemingway knew it. Leonardo da Vinci knew it. Every trendy office from Silicon Valley to Scandinavia now knows it too: there is virtue in working standing up. The first major benefit of using a standing desk is avoiding all of the negatives that make sitting at a desk bad for you. Check out> Correct office posture Click through for more Health Kick tips. Health benefits: You burn more calories standing, and your body processes its glucose more efficiently. The first is crucial to tackling excess weight and its knock-on risks of high blood pressure ...
Feb 25, 2014 | 1 Comment on The Benefits of Working Standing Up
16 Tips for Improving Monday Morning Blues
Arrrrrgh days (Mondays) are the most difficult transition for most of us. We just had two glorious days off doing stuff we chose to do. Now we are back at work and doing stuff other people are telling us to do. Here are 16 tips that can help you rid yourself of the blues. According to psychologist Shawn Achor’s, happiness inspires productivity, thus contributing to our everyday work. While there may be no shortcuts to acquire the much-desired emotional state, it’s comforting to know that our beloved brain is able to re-wire itself. Scientists call this ability neuroplasticity, and it is ...
Feb 24, 2014 | 1 Comment on 16 Tips for Improving Monday Morning Blues
Keep a Professional Image Online
There is no question that social media has the power to do great good for billions of people around the world, on both a personal and professional level. Click here if you need some Personal Assistant CV/PA CV advice. Yet while social media sites are considered to be beneficial to job seekers, there are instances when social media can lead to rejected resumes and lost opportunities, which can ultimately affect your chances of employment. Here is best advice for avoiding these social media blunders: Tips to Keep a Professional Image Online So what can you do (besides cleaning up ...
Oct 14, 2013 | Comments Off on Keep a Professional Image Online
Plan an Energize Healthy Meeting
Want your meeting attendees to feel better and be more productive? Healthy eating habits contribute to increased productivity, more positive employee morale and daily well-being. Choose a variety of foods that are low-fat, low in sugar, and will be low in calories. Remember to read labels to understand the ingredients in foods and to keep portion sizes reasonable. Keep in mind that a typical serving size of fruits or vegetables is 1/2 cup. Look for a food provider that offers healthy menu alter- natives including low-sodium and low-fat options. Choose healthy foods and use the following ...
Oct 7, 2013 | 1 Comment on Plan an Energize Healthy Meeting
Sep 16, 2013
The iPhone 5s and 5c
Apple has now announced both the iPhone 5S and 5C officially. iPhone5C – The affordable version Specs: Expect something very similar to the iPhone 5 (dual-core CPU, tri-core GPU, 8-megapixel camera) It has a larger battery and better front-camera than the iPhone 5, with a plastic back expected to come in up to six shades, including white, blue, green, red, and yellow. SIM-free price will be £469 for the 16GB model and £549 for the 32GB model. iPhone 5s – It’s not cheap It is more expensive at a SIM-free price of £549 (US$649), £629 (US$749) and £709 (US$849) for the 16GB, 32GB and ...
Sep 16, 2013 | Comments Off on The iPhone 5s and 5c
Sep 16, 2013
Travel Plans Start on Mobile Devices
According to a new report from Greenlight Digital, Over a half a million (522,115), or 21%, of those online searches for hotels were made by UK consumers using a mobile device. More than half (59% / 307,786) of mobile searches for hotels were for accommodation in UK destinations with the capital city London (13%) and York (3%) garnering the most queries. Travellers are increasingly using search, social media and apps to shop for, and book, their hotel travel. More stats: • laterooms.com was the most visible website for hotel-related searches on laptops/desktops, achieving a 46% share of ...
Sep 16, 2013 | Comments Off on Travel Plans Start on Mobile Devices
Top 7 Apps for Dining Out
Looking for the best spot to eat a particular dish? There are loads of brilliant apps to help make the dining out experience that much better – from apps that recommend restaurants to those that let you book tables. Here are our top 7 apps that we wouldn’t think about leaving home without. Urbanspoon Is a great restaurant app to have on hand when visiting a new city. It uses GPS to find nearby restaurants. You can browse a full list of restaurants by cuisine and price range, or shake your iPhone for a random restaurant idea. Once ...
Sep 14, 2013 | Comments Off on Top 7 Apps for Dining Out
Tips to Choose Wine in a Restaurant
Those wine lists at restaurants can be confusing. Here’s how to cut through the clutter and choose a great wine. Before you place your order, there are several issues that must be resolved. You must determine how much you would like to spend, what wine will pair well with the meal you have ordered, and what to do when the wine is brought to the table. It’s okay to ask the table who drinks white and who prefers red; if the table is split, order one of each and just watch to see how the consumption goes throughout the meal. One ...
Sep 14, 2013 | Comments Off on Tips to Choose Wine in a Restaurant
Common Business Travel Problems and Solutions
So what’s the worst that could happen on a business trip? Let our statistics be your guide. Cancelled or Delayed Flights Have a private jet ready? Otherwise, spend your time waiting for the next flight wisely. Start making phone calls to your company, the people you’re flying to meet, and to your travel agent to figure out a new schedule. Get booked on the next flight out and try to reschedule important meetings if you’ll be late. If it’s an option time-wise, try another form of transportation: cars, trains, buses, etc. Always try to fly out the day before ...
Aug 16, 2013 | 1 Comment on Common Business Travel Problems and Solutions