As someone who’s been working remotely in the gig industry for a few years now, I can definitely say that it has its pros and its cons. There are long, busy days and weeks where you get hardly any income. It’s a nonstop grind just so you can cut yourself the tiniest of paychecks. YetContinue reading “Gig Work – Yay or Nay?”
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How to Keep Grinding During a Pandemic
Between Zoom fatigue, finding time to forget about the craziness happening in the world and possibly caring for kids or relatives, our productivity can easily tank.
4 Cheap Activities to Keep Kids Busy
When you’re working, keeping the kids busy is important. Yet you also want to make sure that they’re doing enriching activities that help them learn, foster their creativity and/or help them bond with their siblings.
3 Must-Listen Podcasts for Your Inner Writer
Finding the right podcast for you can be hard! How do you know that the subject material will interest you? And what about having to sift through dozens of podcasts on the same subject?
3 Conference Alternatives That Aren’t Zoom
Zoom has become the go-to chat program, but with the site becoming the subject of recent ‘Zoom bombing’ controversies, some are now wary to use it. And with Skype and FaceTime trailing not too far behind in terms of usage, there are people jonesing for a safe alternative with less traffic. Here are a fewContinue reading “3 Conference Alternatives That Aren’t Zoom”
4 Productive Pastimes
Looking for a fun hobby that isn’t Netflix or YouTube? Look no further! As a mild workaholic who is always looking for ways to fill up the day, I have found more than a few hobbies that are both fun and great for the mind. Origami This may not be the first thing that comesContinue reading “4 Productive Pastimes”
When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
What do you do when you’re one conference call away from snapping? As someone who’s been working remotely for some years now, here are some tricks I’ve found to prove helpful.
Adjusting to Working From Home
With all this new stress, the last thing you need is to feel uncomfortable while trying to get your work done! Here are some ways to adjust to your new schedule as easy as possible.
