Surviving Summer: 4 Tips to Stay Productive
Do you remember what it was like, waking up on the first day of summer as a kid? The morning air was cool with a hint of the heat to come. Dew covered the grass as morning doves cooed. You were excited; excited to feel the grass on your bare feet, or play your favorite […]
Find Your Passion Fast with These Four Easy Steps
A lot of career and business advice starts by advising that you “find your passion” and go from there. But, despite a widely held idea that passions strike like a bolt of lightning, for most people, passions are uncovered through a process of self-discovery. Whether you dream of launching a business, would like to find […]
How to Expertly Blend Homeschool and Work from Home
As more parents choose to work from home, many also choose to educate their children at home. School closures, pandemic disruptions, an opportunity to design learning around particular interests, and a desire to have more control over time and learning are all factors driving the trend. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, homeschooling increased sharply […]
How to Improve Your Health and Fitness While You Make Money From Home
As a new year dawns, many people set health and fitness goals. It’s certainly a popular theme around our virtual water cooler, and we bet it’s trending in your life, too. You know the basic advice–make health and fitness a priority, move more, sleep better, plan meals. But, working at home throws up some challenges […]
Feeling stuck? Practice Gratitude to Love More and Feel Better
As Thanksgiving rapidly approaches, you are likely counting your blessings. Maybe you’ve even participated in a social media gratefulness challenge and spent the entire month listing all the ways you are grateful. But, as a mom or business owner, you may also be counting your tasks. You could be feeling a little overwhelmed by the […]
Ready, Set, Sizzle! How to Plan Your Summer of Fun and Relaxation Now
Summer is around the corner. If you’re a working mom–especially a work-from-home mom, it’s time to make a plan. The prospect of planning a summer’s worth of activities is always daunting. But, let’s take a minute to acknowledge that it’s more complicated than usual this year. In many parts of the country, COVID-19 led to […]
How to Outsource Like a Boss for Home and Work
Have you ever looked at your to-do list and realized you need about 30 hours to accomplish everything you outlined as critical for the day? If so, you aren’t alone. Caring for a family and working are both hugely satisfying undertakings. But, let’s face it, it’s also a tremendous amount of work. Here’s some good […]
7 Ways To Start Your Workweek Right
After the weekend comes and goes it can be difficult to find the motivation to get back to work. We’ve put together our top tips to help kickstart your workweek right. Eat Right It’s important to eat properly throughout your workday. All too often we tend to reach for the sugar-laden snacks and drinks for […]
Working Remotely Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely
Working from home has many advantages. It has given businesses the opportunity to remain operational throughout these tough times and its kept employees working. It’s important to build and maintain relationships while working remotely and avoid isolation that can occur, especially for extroverted individuals who are experiencing a remote work environment for the first time. […]
It’s Time to Celebrate! How to Make the Holidays Special From Your Home Office
Whether you’re new to working from home or a veteran, the holidays can pose special considerations. With work obligations and the focus on making the holidays magical for your family, how can you find the time and space to make the holidays fun and meaningful for you? And, what’s the best way to get into […]