Online dating is more common, and less stigmatized, than ever before. 11% of American adults now use online dating sites–up from just 3% in 2008. 4 out of 10 adults who are “single and looking for a...
14 Things To Do On A Slow Day At Work Downtime is a rare in most workplaces — but there’s a good chance you’ll experience a slow day every once in a while. (If you’re reading this at work, you...
How To Stay Productive Through The Bleak Winter Months Winter is in full swing. The days are shorter, darker and colder—and some workers will experience the “winter blues.” You might be more tired...
A couple of weeks ago I laid out 13 tips for wrapping up 2013 and preparing for the new year at work. My expert sources suggested that you complete outstanding projects, establish new goals, reflect...
Apply the Pareto Principle to New Year’s resolutions and it’s not a pretty sight. Yes — I am willing to bet at least 80% of resolutions made as part of our yearly ritual do not come to fruition....
In 2008, Betsy and Warren Talbot were not unlike a lot of American couples. They were living in Seattle in a 1,000-square-foot townhouse and had a car. She was a consultant for women-owned businesses...
“A number of people I talk to proudly announce that they no longer set new year’s resolutions,” workplace psychologist Bill Dyment tells me. “Bad idea.” Dyment says that numerous studies show that...
At some point in our careers, we’ve all had to deal with people who act like jerks at the office. But what if the office jerk is actually you? Take this quick test and find out… I had a client who...
“I want to make sure that our guests really get to appreciate the products that are supplied to us from the area,” says Nathan Rich, the new executive chef at Twin Farms in Barnard, Vt. “Vermont...
Amazon is hosting again a whole week of Black Friday sales known as the 2013 Amazon Black Friday Deals Week. Amazon will run the Countdown to the Amazon Black Friday Deals Week sale until...