Not Just a Job: The Case for Meaningful Work
We hear it all the time: Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. Cute. Also? Kinda untrue. Even when you do love what you do, it’s still work. There are still Mondays. There are…
Building Habits Is the New Soft Launch
There are many overhyped things in life: collagen gummies, 10-step morning routines, and, of course, any trend that requires you to become a different person by Tuesday. Let’s all take a breath. But habits? Turns out, building habits is a…
Spring Cleaning – But Make It Digital
Every spring, we do the usual: open the windows, clear out the closets, and wonder how we acquired 17 pairs of nearly identical black socks. But while you're busy dusting shelves and asking if that sweater still sparks joy, there's…
Start the New Year Organized at Work: A Fresh Start for Chaos Whisperers
Ah, the new year! That magical time when we’re brimming with optimism, armed with resolutions, and ready to conquer the world—or at least our inboxes. Sure, by February, most of us will be back to ordering takeout instead of meal…
Decision Fatigue
What should you have for breakfast? Which email deserves your attention first? Who’s taking notes in that meeting you’re already dreading? And let’s not forget the nail-biter: what’s for dinner (why am I always thinking about what’s for dinner)? By…
Beyond the Agenda: Make Meetings Productive & Efficient
In today’s business world, meetings are both a necessity and a notorious time-suck. They loom large in our daily routines, indispensable yet often ineffective. The 2023 Work Trend Index Report from Microsoft pinpoints inefficient meetings as the chief thief of…
Building a Better Work Ethic
Today’s business landscape is not easy. It’s not easy to run an ad agency in Phoenix and it’s not easy to work in one either. In the fast-paced world of marketing, having a strong work ethic is more important than…
Making the Most of Your Daily Commute
Oh, the joys of your daily commute. Sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, inching along at a snail's pace, and wondering how many hours you're going to be stuck in your car.
Work-Life Balance – A Personal Journey: Part 2
Welcome back to my personal journey of finding a work-life balance. I’m a work in progress. I’m letting go of being a perfectionist. I’m delegating more – both at...