Daily Readings
Welcome, weary office pilgrim. These are the sacred texts of the fluorescent temple; daily reflections, survival tips, and cubicle confessions for those enduring the great Return to Office.
From ergonomic blessings to coffee devotions and sarcastic scripture, each post is a small offering to help you laugh your way through deadlines, endless meetings, and that one co-worker who still prints emails.
May these Daily Readings guide you through the chaos of RTO with humour, caffeine, and just enough sanity to make it to Friday.
Pandemic Stress
July 1, 2021 Pandemic StressMany people's physical well-being has been severely impacted by the outbreak. COVID-19 is also doing havoc on our mental health, with potentially serious long-term consequences. Have you felt tired? Are you also unmotivated? I'm sure...
Learning To Take Time For Yourself
June 15, 2021 Learning To Take Time For YourselfThe past year has been a challenge. The pandemic has forced us to pivot, and in some cases do more than normal. Cutbacks have forced many to take on new workloads. For those in the I.T sector, for some, this past year...
Food For Thought, Literally!
June 1, 2021 Food For Thought, Literally!Last year, during the start of the pandemic I tried to start a garden. My grandfather had a farm, so it can’t be that hard, right? I am a novice at this, so I started with kale and Chinese cabbage. I didn’t take time to read a...
Leaning To Disconnect From It All
May 15, 2021 Leaning To Disconnect From It AllYou can reconnect with your inner self through disconnecting. Something I believe many of us overlook. How do you learn to listen to your inner spirit if you aren't connected to your inner self? These days, we are so...
Knowing Your Worth
May 1, 2021 Knowing Your WorthKnowing your worth is a deeply personal experience. It's your personal assessment of how much you value yourself. The trouble is what is your worth in your career? How has the pandemic changed your worth? Has your assessment changed?...
Work-From-Home Stress – Yes, It’s Possible
April 15, 2021 Work-From-Home Stress - Yes, It’s PossibleWork-From-Home Stress is real, it’s not fantasy. During the coronavirus pandemic, for many extroverts, working from home has resulted in an increase in loneliness. Do you recall how, in the early months of the...
Pressure Under The Time Of COVID-19
April 1, 2021 Pressure Under The Time Of COVID-19The pandemic of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our lives. Many of us have been confronted with unpleasant and overwhelming emotions. We had to learn to live with the stress of loneliness and isolation in order...
You Can’t Do It All
March 15, 2021 You Can’t Do It AllWhen you have a lot on your plate, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Don't get me wrong: many people in the IT profession get a rush of adrenaline. There is always something to do. In this fast-paced pandemic climate, it can be difficult...
Give Yourself Time To Unplug
March 1, 2021 Give Yourself Time To UnplugHello Helpdesk Friend! Remember to take time for yourself and unplug. Is your brain always on, are you always working, also something that needs to be done? It’s easy to fall into the “always working” trap. You never take time...