Archive for May, 2009
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Sometimes Ignorance is Bliss
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
It’s great to be “in the know” and have a beat on all the latest information … right? Sure, it’s great to stay ahead of the curve with new industry trends, project developments, etc., but when it comes to office gossip, sometimes ignorance is bliss.
Office gossip can range from someone being purposely hurtful to a simple venting [...] -
4-40s
Friday, May 22nd, 2009
In our continuing series on flexible work schedules (i.e., more time for your family, friends, and yourself), we will next explore the “4-40″.
A 4-40 is simply 40 hours worked in 4 days (10 hours per day, four days per week) rather than the typical 40 hour work week (8 hours per day, five days per [...] -
Outlook – Luckily it’s Easy to Change
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
I am very organized and like to stick to my schedule. Unfortunately, my day rarely mimics what is scheduled on my Outlook calendar. Surprise projects, “emergency” meetings, and “fires” often throw off what would have been a productive and reasonable 9-5.
My number one tip for allowing some “wiggle room” on your calendar and ensuring that [...] -
Mind-Body Connection
Monday, May 18th, 2009
“Don’t let your mind bully your body into believing it must carry the burden of its worries.”
– Astrid Alauda
The top five ways my “mind bullies my body” (a.k.a. shows signs of stress) include:Teeth Clenching (or “grinding” for some people)
Trouble Falling Asleep
Desire for Caffeine and Sugar throughout the Day
Aches in my Neck and Shoulders
Increased Heart Rate
My [...]
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Core Hours
Thursday, May 14th, 2009
Revisiting our blog on “flex schedules”, another option is “core hours”. Core hours do not specify a particular start and end time; rather, they specify the busy hours you are to be in the office (a.k.a. the “core”).
When I used to live in Los Angeles, my company’s core hours were 10am – 3pm. We would [...] -
Don’t Underestimate Eight!
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
It is amazing how much relaxing and getting a full nights rest (read: eight hours of sleep) can completely change your mental and physical energy levels the following day. Here are my top five tips for easing into a great nights sleep:
Drink a warm beverage, such as hot tea or warm milk … just make [...]
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A Good Sore
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
After realizing that 12+ hours per day behind a desk and taking clients to lunch is NOT the best way to stay in shape, I am diligently following my new healthy plan and feel very motivated on day 4 of 90. [This is actually my OLD healthy plan ... what I used to do when [...]
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Vicious Cycle
Monday, May 11th, 2009
We all know that stress can impact weight gain … but then the cycle continues: weight gain stresses us out, which leads to stress hormones, which leads back to weight gain … vicious cycle!
Hormones and personal choices both play a part. Stress can lead to a lower metabolism, increased fat storage, poor food choices, and [...] -
The 9-80 Decoded
Friday, May 8th, 2009
Believe it or not, you and your fellow employees can get more done in less days … get this … with more job satisfaction, LESS STRESS, and higher morale! I’m referring to the option of a ”9-80″ flex schedule!
With a 9-80 flex schedule (9 days for 80 hours rather than the traditional 10 days aka two weeks for 80 hours), [...] -
Group Effort to Get in Shape
Thursday, May 7th, 2009
If a pound is 3,500 calories, there are 365 days in a year, and that breaks down to approximately 10 calories a day = 1 pound a year … we could keep the 10 pounds that creep onto our bodies each decade at bay with about 60 SECONDS of exercise a day (about 10 calories, [...]