Helping Employees De-Stress

Stress is a regular part of life as I have often talked about it. It can even be said that it is somewhat healthy in small doses and it can keep you on your toes. As a business professional, there are things that you can do with your employees that can prevent the stress from becoming a chronic problem. One of the keys to finding ways to reduce the amounts of stress is to do something that is completely different that what usually happens in the office. For example, it might be a good idea to find a day in a month where you surprise your employees with ordering out or doing something more creative like bringing in a meditation specialist. Another great idea is to hold a photography contest on a Friday of every month. People are already in weekend mode by Friday afternoons. It can be fun and one of the best things is that people can use their phone and the mobile applications to edit the pictures before they submit them. The ideas here are endless, just be willing to try some out and you will reap the benefits.

Battery Saving Tips

You are out and about and forgot your phone charger and/or extra battery. The utter horror. How are your going to survive until you get home or plan your next move? The panic is sure to set in when you see that your battery is at 10% and creeping down. There are several things that you can do to squeeze a bit more life out of that battery. First of all, turn off the paralax. It is probably making you dizzy anyhow. Then you should turn off background mobile application updates and refreshing. You might also want to turn off any unnecessary location services. Just keep the ones that will help you get home. Other things that you could do is to turn off Siri, LTE, and automatic email updates. Lastly, try not making an video calls.

Protect Your Car While On a Trip

So you are going on a trip. That is great but do you know just how to keep you car safe while you are away? Car thieves look for signs that a person's car is not used and they will seek out the ones to make it easier for them to take it. One of the easiest things that you can do to the car is take our the battery and stick it in the garage. You can also detach the ignition wires. Thieves will not be wasting time to figure out why the car is not starting and move on to a better and more achievable target. You can also make it look like you are home by installing timers on lights. There are a lot of different technologies and even mobile applications that you can use for this. It is also quite simple to do and will not take very long. The only downside is that it will gobble up some electricity but it is definitely worth it if it deters some potential burglars.

Having a Balanced and Productive Life

Eudaimonia, also known as human flourishing, hinges on the success of the beautiful middle ground. Don’t put off to tomorrow what you can do today: Accomplish things. All people have fears, but successful people push past them. They don't procrastinate. They get the important things done, no matter the cost. As you are pushing through your fears and are constantly bombarded with horrible news, you need to keep a positive outlook and fill your mind with positive ideas from mobile applications or books. Speaking of books, it is important to read at least an hour a day in order to improve your knowledge and know how. As soon as bad thoughts intrude, anything that challenges the ability to succeed at the task at hand should be cast out. Do not dwell on negative notions. Lastly, it is important to live within your means and save at least 10% of your yearly income.

The Modern Classroom

First, think about this simple fact: about 7,000 student drop out of school every year. There are things that we can do better to improve these numbers because we have more tools at our disposal that we have ever had before. Starting with the internet. For those students that do not thrive in a regular classroom setting, there is the option of taking online school with video conferencing and guiding learning from real teachers. There is also a lot of one on one interaction. We can also use the tools in the classroom to make learning fun and engaging. One of the best ways to learn is to explore and "play". We can also use big data to see the trends in schools to see what techniques work and which ones do not. This is the age of tailored learning. The best part is that it does not have to stop in 12th grade. The technology can also work for colleges and professional schools. What are your thoughts about this technology?

Switching to VoIP

Voice-over-Internet (VoIP) has the potential to both improve on existing phone technology, and greatly reduce phone costs. Yet, many small business owners are understandably wary of the technology, having heard horror stories from their peers, or having had poor experiences due to bad VOIP implementations. Luckily, with the right knowledge and the correct set of tools, it is possible to implement VoIP in a manner that is extremely reliable and effective. There are some things to definitely consider. One of them is that you need reliable internet service and connection. This is a must if you are going to be doing video conferencing. It is needed to have continuous service in case there is a glitch. Another aspect of VoIP to think about is the provider. Make sure that they fit your business needs and you can get a great return on investment. Lastly, it might be a good idea to show all of your employees the ins and outs of using the phone service so that they are able to take full advantage of the new communication services and stay productive.

Google Glass Not Doing Well

When it first came on the scene, Google Glass was seen as a novelty and something interesting to have but it had the prospect of really going mainstream. That prospect was quickly crushed when people started realizing just how much of an intrusion of privacy the internet phone connected glasses were. If someone around you were wearing these things, you would not feel comfortable because you could be photographed or video taped without your knowledge. It suggests we haven't yet been seduced into surrendering the last vestiges of privacy and spontaneity. This is a good sign by all means. We are questioning the effect that always being connected has taken on our relationships and lives. We see that it might be ruining some things in our lives and there are ways to reconnect with our reality by unplugging and taking breaks from screen. This might also set a good example for the younger generation that have all this tech before they can even walk.