We all know how distracting excess clutter can be. Studies show that desk clutter can reduce your work productivity, as it takes your attention away from actually working. According to the National Association of Professional Organizations, items like paper clutter… Read More
Archive for the ‘General’ Category
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The Cost of Interference
Competition for our attention is at an all-time high. Social media, email, urgent project requests, colleagues who need advice, family tugs, household chores, and the ever-pervasive text messages are all contenders competing for our attention. Multitasking: not the solution! Research… Read More
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Fads: What’s up?
A fad is something that is met with abrupt enthusiasm and sometimes ends just as quickly as it started. Fads have been around ever since we can remember! They can be anything from the beehive hairstyle that became a Baltimore… Read More
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Gen Z, You and Me
With a new generation comes new mindsets. In recent years the differences between generations, such as Millennials and Baby Boomers, shape thinking and approaches. These differences dominate the media and put Millennials and Baby Boomers at the forefront of the public’s… Read More
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The Ever-Changing Maryland!
Change can be a great thing: it demonstrates new opportunities and can provide a new perspective. Maryland is constantly changing. Whether it be a change in the health of the Chesapeake Bay or a change weather, change is inevitable. The most impactful and meaningful change is in the 6.1 million people… Read More
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New Year, New You!
The start of every new year presents a world of new opportunities. About 30% of Americans take this time to establish their New Year’s resolutions. Per YouGov.com: Approximately 50% of those who make New Year’s resolutions plan to exercise more; Forty-nine… Read More
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Christmas in Covid
The holiday season affects everyone differently. Some people are flooded with bouts of holiday spirit while others seem overwhelmed with the additional chores associated with the season. Regardless of how you view the end of the year, we all have… Read More
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The Power of Meek
Often the word “meek” has a negative connotation as “too submissive.” Other definitions seem slightly more positive: ” slow to anger or resentment.” Let’s commit to another definition. A definition that can quickly remind us what is needed if our goal is to be effective with others: Meek… Read More
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Embrace Your Weirdness!
How often do we make decisions based on what others might think? The behavior is often unconscious and typical of human beings to seek acceptance and the approval of others. That said, the most intriguing people are often outside of the… Read More
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Thoughts Change Life
A scientific fact: the body manifests what the mind focuses upon. There is a direct correlation between mind and body: how we think affects the way we feel! How many times is our attitude influenced by the news? Or our physical diagnoses… Read More