If you often meet your work requirements from home, you’d know how tiring it gets not having a comfortable work setup. An ergonomic work from home desk is vital for your health, comfort, and productivity because it makes all the difference in getting you in the ‘work mode.’ This quick round up focuses on the best work from home desk setups built to keep you comfortable and focused. How to Choose a Suitable Work-from-Home Desk?...

When couples who’ve been many years together and break up, people often become so shocked and would attribute that to 7-year itch. “Oh…how come? They’ve been so sweet together! I just can’t believe that…Maybe it’s 7-year itch…” It’s always a pity to see promising couples to break up. It’s like forcing you to accept the truth that nothing lasts long. But is it really a phenomenon we can’t avoid? Or, it’s just an excuse?...

Simplicity means getting rid of many of the things you do so you can spend time with people you love and do the things you love. It means getting rid of the clutter so you are left with only that which gives you value. However, getting to simplicity isn’t always a simple process. It’s a journey, not a destination, and it can often be a journey of two steps forward, and one backward....

Drinking coffee first thing in the morning is a comforting ritual, but if you find that you are jittery or unfocused, are having health issues that could be related to overconsumption of coffee, or are just plain addicted, here are a few different ways to wake up in the morning that are caffeine-free. 1. Music No, I don’t mean blare music at yourself to wake up. But music can help you get in a good mood in the morning....

Any bad habits you may have are going to impact how you work, your assessment, and most importantly what your colleagues think of you. Read on and discover what these might be. 1.You are moody and temperamental Your colleagues never know with any certainty how you are going to react to greetings, proposals, invitationsv and phone calls. Your changeable mood means that you are probably bringing domestic problems into the workplace....

1. They value family and company Indonesians are a well-known proof of a popular axiom ‘wealth is not everything’. Living in slums, not having enough fresh water, facing tsunamis and the discomforts of overpopulation, they rejoice in their families and friends. In the country where different ethnicities and religions coexist, there is a special sense of tolerance. The national survey reports that it’s family matters that make Indonesians so happy....

While we’re all in favor of technological advances, sometimes you have to mourn the loss of real communication, the kind that makes you feel good. You know, the kind that doesn’t require an electronic object to deliver your message. Here are eight great things about face-to-face communication that most people don’t just don’t seem to do anymore thanks to the ever growing technology of our time. 1. Looking into each other’s eyes....

Believe it or not, adding healthy fats to the diet can actually turn around disturbing trends like these. Greek Yogurt The recent craze for Greek yogurt is not just because it is so delicious. It is incredibly healthy, too! Although this thick, tangy yogurt is high in fat, it contains a special fatty acid called CLA which in many studies has shown to actually help those who are overweight reduce their waistlines and achieve their weight loss goals....

Bentgo ($14.99). Ditch the airplane food, with Bentgo, a super chic, compartmentalized lunchbox – its design inspired from the very popular Japanese bento boxes. Each compartment is a single-serving, to encourage a balanced meal of various dishes and the food never touches each other. As a health concious traveler, Bentgo can assist you to pre-plan your meals and carry with you on your flights or when you’re on the go!...

1. Public Holidays If you don’t want to miss public holidays, Outlook can automatically add them to your calendar and it has nearly 100 different locations to choose from! You will not forget that October 2nd is Gandhi Jayanti in India while November 11th is Veteran’s Day in United States and Independence Day in Poland. To enable this, simply go to: Options (File – Options) – Calendar – Add Holidays, and choose the countries that you are working with....

This quest involves sharing our unique experiences, learned principles and fundamental leadership lessons. This deliberate personal development is the reason I am writing this article and the reason you are sharing your time with me. This is what will make us more dynamic leaders and increase our chances of success in new roles and challenges. Here are my eight principles of dynamic leadership: 1. Focus on positive change. Simple change is not positive and is the reason phrases like ‘continuous improvement’ become both white-collar buzzwords and blue-collar jokes....

Solitude isn’t very popular in our constantly connected world, and often people who spend time alone are assumed to be lonely or sad. However, this is rarely the case; lots people enjoy spending time alone because it benefits them psychologically. Spending time alone is actually good for us, and it gives us the chance to relax and recharge. 1. Spending Time Alone Will Make You More Confident Unconfident people often rely on others to help with decisions, but spending time alone encourages you to make decisions for yourself....

Remember that commercial? It featured an old man and an old woman, demanding that their employees produce more in less time. Sadly, this has to a large degree become the societal norm in many countries. People are expected to do more in less time with less resources‒and produce a better product on top of it all! Madness, you may think‒and you’d be absolutely right. The key to greater productivity is to work smarter, not harder....

In fact, Vivian Zayas, a psychologist at Cornell University, said many people still “judge a book by its cover,” and surprisingly, their first impression of a person usually ends up being quite accurate. So here’s what you can do to make sure that the vibes and first impressions you exude end up wowing everyone you encounter. Aiming For Success? One surefire way to push through that glass ceiling or break into a circle of friends is to simply look successful, or rather, dress for success....

That’s rough for sure. But what’s important here is how you handle this let down. Are you confident enough to handle yourself with grace and come out on top? Confident people deal with bad news in a very constructive way. Lets take a look at what you can do to confidently handle this sort of bad news. 1. Stand Up For Yourself Don’t let anyone accuse you of something you didn’t do....

1. Value the importance of listening People who build strong relationships know how important it is to listen to what the other person is saying. In doing that, they remember details about the other person that helps strengthen the relationship. They are also able to form meaningful conversation, as they are attentive listeners. Being able to listen is important, as the person on the other end of the conversation feels valued....

One solution to keeping promises could be to not make promises at all, but that means you are no longer reliable and trustworthy to others. So instead of taking the inactive path, think of applying some new tactics: 1. Don’t over-promise The bigger the promise, the less likely you are to live up to it. Don’t just say what the person wants to hear. Tell them what you think you can reasonably offer....

1. Don’t Check Work Email This may seem like a simple idea, but in today’s working environment, work is intertwined with our lives and we never shut it off. When you are on a vacation, you are off the grid. Turn off the email notifications and set the work phone to voice mail. The world will not end with you gone for a few weeks. 2. Don’t Make Yourself Too Reachable Yes, you need to be available if your mother tries to reach you about a family emergency; however, you do not need all of your devices available in an instant so you can automatically respond....