You work hard. Whether you're swamped at home and don't want to tackle that pile of dishes in the sink or you're suffering at your desk, avoiding the unanswered emails in your inbox, sometimes you just can't get yourself to be productive. To get your focus and your productivity back on track, you just need … Continue reading Can’t Stay Focused? Here’s Why You Should Reward Yourself
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You Need to Become a Morning Person (Yes, Seriously)
Waking up at the crack of dawn is horribly unappealing. I am not a fan -- if I could sleep until 11AM every day of the work week, I would. And for years I did. Back when I was in the dual roles of part freelance writer, part freelance college counselor, I didn't meet with … Continue reading You Need to Become a Morning Person (Yes, Seriously)
Favorite Fidget Friday: Why I Can’t Quit Coffee
In 2012, a year after graduating from college, I broke down: I turned to coffee. After years of insisting I didn't need coffee and souring my face at its taste, I caved. It happened at 6:30AM on a Wednesday. I sat in my cubicle at my first traditional office job (the publishing house of CatFancy … Continue reading Favorite Fidget Friday: Why I Can’t Quit Coffee