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How To Organize Your Workspace
By Maria GroveFounder, Bliss This House LLC With most people still working from home the topic of organizing your workspace is a hot one right now. I’d like to offer some tips for organizing your workspace that would work both at home and a…
Check The Tone of Your Message Before Hitting Send
When teams are working remotely and stress levels are high, it’s all too easy to miscommunicate. Even well-intentioned messages can be misconstrued. So how do you avoid sending a Slack message or email that could be interpreted as passive-aggressive? O…
Don’t Just Respond to the Moment — Plan for the Future
There’s an old saying in politics, “Never waste a crisis.” When you’re in the midst of a crisis, it can be hard to think past your short-term response. But, as a leader, your primary focus needs to be on the long term. After all, it’s…
Should That Item Really Be On Your To-Do List?
Not every project or task you take on requires your immediate attention. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, ask yourself a few questions to help you prioritize your to-do list. Why is this task necessary? If there’s no clear answer, it’s probably not urgen…
Stop Comparing Yourself to Your Peers
One of the benefits of social media is that it allows us to stay connected to old friends and former colleagues. But sometimes seeing other people’s successes can make us feel competitive — or even like we’re falling behind. There are a few strategies …
Don’t Let Uncertainty Paralyze Your Decision-Making
When you’re living in a period of heightened uncertainty, your normal decision-making processes can break down. Some people become paralyzed and afraid to act, while others make quick decisions based on emotions or bias rather than facts. You can make …
To Change Your Behavior, Imagine Your Future Self
Many of us think that the person we are today is the person we’ll always be. We cling to labels like “I’m an introvert,” or “I’m not good with people.” But that type of thinking leaves little room for growth. The reality is that we can and do change. D…
Ask 3 Questions Before Taking On A New Project
Being proactive is generally a good thing, but if your initiative isn’t channeled in the right way, you can squander resources and even damage your reputation. That’s why it’s important to think carefully before taking on a project. Ask yourself three …
If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Replace it
Warren Buffet is one of Apple’s biggest shareholders. In 2020 he bought his first iPhone. Prior to that he used a simple flip phone. No apps, no video camera, just a simple flip phone. Why? It did what he needed it to do. It worked. Warren Buffet…
Don’t Cross The Line Between Confident And Arrogant
Businesspeople need to be confident. They need to project that they know what they are talking about and can provide you with what you need better than anyone else. There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance. That line can be the difference …