Feeling unproductive? You are not alone. Procrastination is on the rise, say researchers. Why people procrastinate There are several reasons why someone might procrastinate. One reason is not seeing progress or results. When people don’t see results to their actions, they lose motivation. This can be a brief loss of...
How to Use LinkedIn to Advance Your Career
LinkedIn is the most popular professional networking platform. You can meet all sort of professionals on LinkedIn: recruiters and headhunters, business owners (potential employers), experienced professionals, industry leaders, job seekers, you name it. LinkedIn is a great place to advance your career and increase your chances of getting your dream...
Time Management for Remote Workers
Remote / hybrid work is the norm. Studies show that “hybrid work has increased significantly, en route to becoming the most prevalent work arrangement in most offices. This means that approximately 40% of remote-capable employees have shifted from working entirely on-site to either a hybrid or exclusively remote work arrangement”...
Financial Management Tips: Taking Control of Your Finances
It’s important to organize your finances if you want to be successful. Benefits of financial management include: Less stress Having funds for important expenses and purchases when needed Being debt-free Financial independence There are three aspects to financial management: Saving Paying off debt Planning and Organizing purchases All are important...
How to Build Teamwork Skills
Teamwork is important for career success. Teamwork is “the collaborative effort of a group of people to complete a task in an effective and efficient way (Wikipedia)”. Employees need to be able to collaborate to complete tasks and projects. They also need to be able to work productively and efficiently...
What is imposter syndrome?
If imposter syndrome is affecting you, you’re not alone. In this article we talk about what imposter syndrome is, some of its effects, and how to deal with imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is the internal feeling that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. You might...
3 leadership skills you need for greater success
Business leaders need to be good at a number of different skills, leadership skills being one of them. In fact leadership skills may be the most important. “Leadership skills are essential because they enable individuals to motivate, inspire, and guide others toward achieving a common goal,” says the European Business...
How to Handle Micromanagement in the Workplace
Workplace micromanagement tends to negatively impact a person’s mental health and wellbeing. Micromanagement is a management style in which a manager closely observes, controls, and/or reminds the work of their subordinates or employees (Wikipedia). Rather than telling an employee what tasks need to be accomplished and by when, a micromanager...
Importance of Proactively Taking Care of Mental Health in the Face of Rising Mental Health Problems
Recently there has been news of mental health issues being on the rise due to changes in human lifestyles. Reduced socialization and increasing societal challenges have made people more susceptible to mental health problems. More people today live lonesome lives than ever before. The family unit is smaller, families live...
7 Skills To Learn To Make Money Online
Making money online is the hottest new thing. With the easy accessibility of the internet and advancement of e-commerce platforms, online businesses offer great opportunities, even “get rich quick” possibilities. However, to be successful, one needs to master the “tools” of online money-making. Indeed, making money online is faster and...
