Popcorn Brain and The Importance Of Unplugging From Work – #MindfulTech
“Unplugging” Can Make You More Valuable To Your Company, Not Less Work-life balance is a topic I address fairly often. Most of us inherently accept the need for that balance, since we just naturally understand that spending time with family and friends is...3 Ways Employers Can Support Work-Life Balance – #MindfulTech
The Job Matters…But So Do The People Doing It! When you hear the words “work-life balance” the first image that pops into your head is probably some guy working late at an office instead of going home to a wife and family in time for dinner, etc. That’s...Does Where You Live Affect Your Work-Life Balance? #MindfulTech
Some Cities Make Balancing Work and Personal Life More Difficult Than Others I’ve discussed work-life balance fairly often here, and how a thoughtful approach to using new technology can help achieve that balance. We’ve observed that, on the one hand, technology has...Does Technology Boost or Block Employee Productivity? #MindfulTech
Technology at Work In our #MindfulTech series, I’ve talked quite a bit about how technology can impact the work-life balance of your employees. A recent post, for example, discussed how smartphones have basically extended the work day by making employees feel bound to...5 Ways Technology Can Help Employee Work-Life Balance. #MindfulTech
In last Thursday’s post, I discussed the problems that can come with the new “always-connected-to-the-office” culture. As this Wall Street Journal article points out, the work day never really ends, as communication with bosses and colleagues continues into the evening and beyond via the ever-present, ever-available smartphone.
Is Technology Hurting Employee Work-Life Balance? #MindfulTech (Part 1 of 2)
Does Your Smartphone Push YOUR Buttons? How many hours a day are you at work? Baloney! I didn’t mean how many hours per day you spend at the office (though that’s a pretty substantial number too these days). No, what I’m asking is, how many hours a day do you find...Technology Is a Choice – #MindfulTech
The pace of new advances in technology is incredible, and that’s exciting. Who doesn’t like the idea of new developments in science, medicine, business and any other field? Sure, the blizzard of new ideas can be daunting, but the benefits brought by many of them are wonderful. I wouldn’t dream of slowing things down.
Why Saving Time with Technology Isn’t the Ultimate Goal – #MindfulTech
It’s How You Spend the Time You Save Using Technology That Matters I recently came across an interesting study conducted by Pew Research late last year. It was all about the challenges of raising kids when mom and dad both work full time. One of the findings really...Top 5 Apps for iPhone to Help You Save Time and Money #MindfulTech
Are These Apps Time and Money Savers? APP-solutely! In a post earlier this week, I introduced the concept of “Mindful Tech”. Today, I offer the first post in our 2016 #MindfulTech series – and it’s especially for you iPhone users. Don’t worry, next week...Make Life Better and Easier in 2016 with #MindfulTech
In 2016, Learn to See Technology as a Tool, Not a Tyrant Hello, and a very happy 2016 to all of you. I’d like to use my posts during this first week of the new year to introduce a theme that I’ll be revisiting from time to time in 2016: #MindfulTech. That may sound...
Can You Improve Your Creativity and Success with Quiet Time?
Quiet Your Mind and Your Environment for Success We all deal with constant “noise” in today’s world. Physical sounds are certainly part of it. A guy roars down your street on his modified-exhaust motorcycle, the constant backdrop of blaring televisions at every...