Working from home is a pretty big shift for a lot of people. Though the average person is used to working from home on the odd occasion, most people don’t know what it looks like full-time. Fortunately, there are plenty of companies that allow employees to work from home, as well as independent professionals, like freelancers, who have been at it for a long while and can show you the way to help you avoid certain pitfalls. With the right mindset, you can easily stay productive while working from home until that day when offices everywhere reopen.   Keep Your...

A growth mindset is a mindset that is built upon the notion that we can always improve ourselves. Those with fixed mindsets are notorious for self-limiting. They think that there is a limit to their potential, and they act accordingly. With a growth mindset, you are always up for the next big challenge, always looking for another way to improve yourself. A growth mindset is powerful, but some people find it difficult to keep in line. Fortunately, with the right planning techniques, you can make achievable goals and continue to grow. In this post, we are going to breakdown a...

For those who find anxiety to be a constant unwanted companion, dealing with it is a part of life. The fact is that everyone feels anxious from time to time. Whether you are always anxious or you are relatively new to it, there are a variety of ways that you can work to manage that anxiety and achieve your own sense of calm. Self-calming techniques are a wonderful way to take your mind off anxiety and help you to reclaim your time, so we wanted to break down a few easy techniques that anyone can benefit from.   Acknowledge What...

If there is one fear that most human beings on this planet share, it is a fear of failure. No one wants to fail when they try at something, and more importantly, no one wants someone else to see them fail. It is completely understandable that we all want to do our best and see it pay off, but a fear of failure has never scared anyone into winning. It leads to performance anxiety and then forces us all to feel terrible when we try at something and it doesn’t work out. Failing is rough and with it can come...

One of nature’s most beautiful and cruel tricks is how easily the human mind is swayed. Our minds, with all of their infinite capabilities, are known for being influenced by the way that we think and the things that are said to us. While this can be great when a parent tells their child that they will do great before a soccer game, the outcome isn’t nearly as favorable when we tell ourselves that we can’t handle what is in front of us. Our minds need positive input to do amazing things, and more than that, they need us to...

When a person has trouble focusing, it shows in everything that they do. An inability to focus is one of the ultimate burdens that is present for the average person, particularly in the workplace. It can lead you to work inefficiently and can make getting things done feel impossible. On the other hand, when your focus is sharp, you will find it easy to complete tasks and stay dedicated to your work. This means that you can spend less time working and more time focusing on recovering for your next bout of productivity. Fortunately, there are a few easy ways...