I had been living in my new home for 6 months before I decided what my first project was going to be. An office makeover was the obvious priority due to the colossal amount of time spent working from home. The lack of storage caused my office to be a disorganized mess which made my … Continue reading Messy to Motivated: My DIY Home Office Makeover
The Core Workout for Posture Correction
It's finally time to address the centre of your body in this third set of exercises designed for desk-sitting professionals. The main focus of this series has been strengthening the muscles that hold a proper posture while sitting at a desk - something that is difficult to concentrate on when you have important stuff to … Continue reading The Core Workout for Posture Correction
The Lower Body Workout for Work-From-Home Warriors
Sitting all day leads to atrophy of the muscles and an increased risk of injury, especially when combined with irregular or no exercise. Uh oh! The most common symptoms of this are stiff shoulders and/or neck, a sore upper and/or lower back, tight hamstrings and hips, and weak glutes. In the worst cases, you can … Continue reading The Lower Body Workout for Work-From-Home Warriors
The Upper Body Workout Circuit for Desk-Sitting Professionals
The pandemic shifted many workouts to require less equipment and be more time-efficient due to reduced gym availability and opting to workout at home. Thanks to your New Years' fitness resolution, wherever you're choosing to stay active, it's likely you're noticing the benefits of your hard work: better sleep, improved metabolism, and better posture with … Continue reading The Upper Body Workout Circuit for Desk-Sitting Professionals
10 Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Career Girls
You've checked your list, you've checked it twice... and you're missing a gift for the career girl in your life. By this time in December, your delivery timing is cutting it close for anything you order online. That is why I made this list! All of these gifts are available for in-store or curbside pick-up, … Continue reading 10 Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Career Girls
Relieving Work Fatigue When You Work From Home
By now, we've been in work-from-home mode long enough for some bad habits to set in. I know I'm not the only one who has started to eat lunch in front of my computer! Last week, I STILL ate lunch in front of my computer… but not because I had too much to do. Instead, … Continue reading Relieving Work Fatigue When You Work From Home
The Easiest Post-Pandemic Business Article You Will Ever Read
“Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different. It is a portal, a gateway between one world and the next.” - Arundhati Roy, The Pandemic Is a Portal Everyone is curious about what business will look like in the post-pandemic world. But, it's … Continue reading The Easiest Post-Pandemic Business Article You Will Ever Read
So… What Is Management Consulting, REALLY?
Consulting is as the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it: "providing professional or expert advice". However, saying someone is a consultant is a very vague statement since there are so many areas that consultants can operate within. This article provides an introduction to consulting by briefly looking at internal vs. external consulting, as well as an overview … Continue reading So… What Is Management Consulting, REALLY?
How a Little Problem Turned Netflix Into a Big Company
The Birth and Infancy of Netflix Netflix became an idea when founder Reed Hastings was furious over owing $40 in late fees to his local Blockbuster. Hastings had forgotten to return a copy of the 1995 film, Apollo 13, of which he could have purchased 3 copies for the same amount he paid in late … Continue reading How a Little Problem Turned Netflix Into a Big Company
Technology Seen Clearly, at Clearly.ca
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the doors of your favourite companies? I am a regular customer at Clearly, an online prescription glasses retailer. Clearly is a Canadian brand under the Essilor Group, a French-based ophthalmic optics company that manufactures and markets the lenses used in all kinds of eyewear. Clearly's glasses are high … Continue reading Technology Seen Clearly, at Clearly.ca