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Mindfulness, Wellness, Health, Ergonomics, Travel, Self-Help for I.T Help Desk Teams, Digital Nomads, Remote Staff & Office Cubicle Workers
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...
Keep Your Mind Active With Gaming
February 15, 2021 Keep Your Mind Active With GamingDo you remember when you were a kid and your parents (or caregiver) who berated you over the time spent on video games? “You’ll learn nothing from video games!” Well times have changed, haven’t they? There are mind...
Eye Strain
February 1, 2021 Eye Strain - Working From Home? Don't Ruin Your VisionWe use screens for just about everything. From our desktop computers to our smartphones, screens are ubiquitous. Do you have dry, tired eyes at the end of the day? Maybe all of that time you spend...
Ergonomic Ideas For Wellness
January 15, 2021 Ergonomic Ideas For Wellness The study of humans in their working environment is referred to as ergonomics. An ergonomist designs or changes the work environment to fit the worker, not the other way around. The goal is to eliminate work-related...
Healthy Habits In The Cubicle
January 1, 2021 Learning To Take Time For YourselfThis year's winner appears to be "the chair," based on increased hours in front of the computer, reading emails, zoom meetings, and phone conversations. Work, lunch, and more work. After that, we spend more time on the...
Connect
You may not have time for an all-inclusive vacation or all of life’s comforts, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prioritize your wellness and health. Keep connected and take care of yourself first my friend.
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