216 Shares As the summer comes to a close, we have to start thinking about the colder seasons. Royale Scuderi has assembled 30 smart tips to get your home ready for Fall.
526 Shares How many times can you go out to dinner and a movie? Not that there’s anything wrong with the quintessential date standard, but it gets boring after a while. Especially if you’ve been in a relationship for any length of time, you’re probably running out of date ideas. You are still going on dates, right. Even long-term relationships need to go on a date occasionally. So, for those of you who feel stuck in the “dating rut” here are some ideas to get you thinking. Do a restaurant tour – Pick an... More »
62 Shares It’s back to school time. Parents everywhere are steeped in the hectic back to school scramble, supplies, clothes, lunches, activities, car pool, after school care… The list is endless. We have to plan, prepare, shop, organize, schedule and then we actually have to make sure they get to school on time with supplies, lunch and completed homework in hand. It’s enough to make even the most organized among us weep with exhaustion. There’s no getting around the long list of school needs, but there might be some relief for the accompanying migraines.... More »
74 Shares There’s something so romantic about summertime. The warm summer breeze, the smell of flowers and cut grass, the sounds of fun and laughter, summer has a wonderful sense of casual lightness. It’s a great time to get out of the dating rut and dust off your playful side. Whether it’s a first date or a date night with a long-time partner, it’s always fun to try out some new date ideas. Summer offers many dating options that aren’t available at other times of the year…and best of all, many of them won’t... More »
Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or manager, you have to pay attention to the business landscape and your place in it if you want to be successful. You don’t want to get caught languishing by the side of the road as the rest of the marketplace rushes by you. It’s important to assess where you are now and how you can maintain, regain, or create a competitive edge over the crowd. What You Need to Consider 1. Branding What do you do and what sets you apart? Branding is the buzzword... More »
117 Shares As with a number of native iPhone utilities, the default calendar app may be adequate for the individual who’s looking for a simple basic calendar application. However, it’s not extensive enough for those of us who are looking for more advanced features, more ability to customize, and a wider application in our calendar app need to look for a more fully featured alternative application. For those of you who need more than what the native iPhone calendar can offer, I’ve compiled a list of some of the top 10 iPhone calendar apps... More »
161 Shares Much of the work we do is absolutely meaningless, a wasteful use of our time that really doesn’t accomplish anything of value. Do you find yourself asking, “Why am I doing this?”, “Does this really even need to be done?”, or “Am I creating anything of value?” If the answer is yes, then in all likelihood you’re stuck in the cycle of being engaged in meaningless work that has little or no value to the world, your field, or even your company. Meaningless Work…Explained Meaningless work is work which contributes nothing, and... More »
515 Shares There are a few lucky people out there who have absolutely no trouble falling asleep at night. The minute their head hits the pillow, they’re out. The rest of us lie in bed staring at the ceiling, tossing and turning, counting sheep or minutes, or snore, waiting for the mercy of blessed sleep to come. Lack of sufficient, good quality sleep takes a toll on nearly every aspect of our lives, everything from health, to mood, to safety, to job performance. The good news is…all is not lost. With a bit of... More »
157 Shares Setting and achieving goals is one of the best surefire ways to improve the quality of our lives. We commonly use goals to improve our health, relationships, financial situation, career or business success, and even happiness. Sometimes goals are set for us, as in a work situation, but most of the time we determine our own goals. SEE ALSO: How the Act of Daily Goal Setting Makes You Successful Successfully achieving those goals is not only key to advancing our careers, but also to help us to grow as individuals. Unfortunately, when... More »
183 Shares Often the most effective productivity comes not from thorough planning, but from a distinct lack of planning (or at least less planning.) This flies in the face of traditional best practices regarding productivity and an organization. It seems counter-intuitive on the face of it, but in many instances, planning can actually be damaging. We need to be clear that we are really talking about unnecessary planning or excessive planning. There are many times when at least a modicum of planning is extremely necessary and highly beneficial. In addition, there are many situations... More »
843 Shares What makes people do what they do? Why do some people succeed while others fail? The answer just might be motivation. We know that from an early age motivation prompts us to want to learn and exhibit different types of behavior and stimulates us to accomplish new feats of success. As we grow and mature through the different stages of our lives, we hopefully learn what motivates us and what does not. What is motivation? Motivation is generally defined as the force that compels us to action. It drives us to work... More »
153 Shares Most people don’t like to listen to views or assessments of others regarding their work or lifestyle. It is really a regrettable component of human behavior that many of us choose to steer clear of all feedback on the chance that it will be negative, in an effort to protect ourselves from hearing things we don’t want to hear. Why is it that? Moreover, why must we presume that the feedback will likely be unfavorable? Perhaps it is the root sense that we are simply not good enough which is so persistent... More »
169 Shares Despite text messages, email and a constant stream of notifications, it’s still easy to forget things. We can all use a little help staying on track and bringing a little life back into our days. Any app that can help me do that is a friend to me. I’m a tech junkie, that’s no earth shattering news and I’m always looking for that next wonderful piece of technology that’s going to revolutionize my life. Sadly, no tool can fit that bill, but there are some that really do help manage the load.... More »
312 Shares Do you have a life plan? Have you ever thought about how to make a life plan? Most people haven’t, but they should. We are not talking about a 50-page business plan with maps and checklists. A life plan is really just meant to be general summary of where you are now in all the areas that matter to you, where you want to improve and what you’d like your life to look like in the future. Don’t be scared off by the title. It may sound ominous, but creating a life... More »
625 Shares Our minds are basically organized like human computers. They function to a great extent in much the same way. So, if we want to improve our daily productivity, efficiency and focus, we need to empty the cache of temporary “files” and reboot for our brains to allow us perform at our peak levels. Otherwise we can easily experience brain overload with too many circuits firing simultaneously and so many programs (thoughts) working in the shadows that we often “freeze up” and cannot remember everything or simply process the information in a much... More »
