In today’s digital era, the lines between work and life have become increasingly blurred. A recent survey[1] paints a concerning picture: 65% of individuals state that their remote work schedules have them clocking in more hours than they used to. Even more striking, two-thirds of full-time US workers can’t confidently say they’ve nailed the work-life … Read more
Imagine this: a working mother, up at dawn. Her day begins in a whirlwind — preparing breakfast, feeding the kids, packing lunches, and ensuring everyone is ready to face the day, all while bracing herself for her professional tasks. The moment she steps into her work mode, the mental strain is palpable. The pile of … Read more
I was a teacher, coach, and education administrator for 44 years – 10 years at the high school level and 34 at the collegiate level. I also organized and directed basketball camps and clinics throughout America and in four European countries. I was privileged to work with a good number of people who excelled at … Read more
More than four million people have left their jobs each month in the U.S. so far this year, and 44% of workers are looking for a new job.[1][5] Research from LinkedIn shows that 87% of people are open to finding better job opportunities, while another study from ADP identified that 7 out of 10 Â employees … Read more
In this episode of The Lifehack Show, we have invited Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort. As the senior operating executive for 10 years, Lee led a team of 40,000 cast members and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, four theme parks, two … Read more
Have you ever wondered why you are bringing so much work back home? We all have personal lives, and our work lives shouldn’t be brought home. Ask yourself these questions: Do you check your emails shortly after waking up? Do you skip lunch or make it very short to get more work done? Do you … Read more
In today’s always-online economy, workers spend a share of their time on job-related tasks. This has been great for business productivity, but it’s been a disaster for workers’ mental health. As a result, cases of burnout are more common than ever. To combat that, the notion of work-life balance began to gain traction as a … Read more
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. You’re in a one-on-one with your manager and they say, “You are one of our company’s highest performers, and I appreciate your contributions so much. What can I do to keep you as part of our team?” This is a softball. All you have to do is speak … Read more
If you’re feeling like you’re facing a career crisis, don’t fret. The good news is that this is a moment where you can notice the need for change, which means you’re embracing self-awareness and the opportunity for growth. Whether you’re newer in your career or facing a mid-career crisis, it is common to feel moments … Read more
You’re sitting at your office desk, blankly staring at your computer screen and second-guessing your life choices—especially your career. At that moment, when you’ve lost all motivation to continue with your decisions, the realization of career stagnation hits you hard. Do you feel like you’ve had enough? Whether working from home or commuting to the … Read more
We all pursue different careers depending on our passions, but there’s one thing many of us have in common: the desire to succeed and work our way up the ladder. Upward mobility at work is vital for all of us. It serves as proof that we’re good at our jobs. It gives us further economic … Read more
The big stressors in life—the ones we all dread that many of us will undoubtedly experience at some point in our life—can set our world into a tailspin, altering who we are and how we see the world forever. They also have the potential to eventually make us stronger if we can learn to approach … Read more
Most of us juggle between work and life, and learning how to balance all aspects of life is no easy task. Maybe you’re overwhelmed by daily demands. Maybe you don’t feel like you have enough time and energy. You just can’t seem to manage all your aspects of life efficiently, and you start to feel … Read more
Work tends to be where most people spend a significant amount of their time. The statistics tell us that a good portion of human beings aren’t satisfied and often hate what they do for work—they’re stuck and simply wonder how to escape the rat race.[1] Spending that much of your time stuck in something that … Read more
Personal growth isn’t like GDP. It’s about quality rather than quantity. So, what areas of personal growth do you like to improve? Take a look in your vegetable patch and see what’s growing there now. Identify what is serving you and what is holding you back. Nature abhors a vacuum so if you remove those … Read more