Working From Home

Read about the challenges and changes that come with working or taking classes from home, including tips to maintain balance and focus.

Attention, Focus, BalanceSaundra SchrockSeptember 11, 2023Working from Home, Work/Life Balance

Workplace Realities and Transformation

The pandemic threw the workplace headfirst to determine what was needed to survive. Businesses learned to navigate remote, hybrid, synchronous, asynchronous, and in-person methods. As employers figure out what is best for their businesses and employees, here are ideas to explore…

A Leader Who Cares

Our home became our place of work. Dining tables became desks, sofas became office chairs, and we struggled to carve up space in our home for others to work or attend virtual classes. As a manager, it is critical to actively engage in practices designed to help employees effectively deal with working at home. Here are just a few ideas to consider…

Challenges of Working From Home

In early 2020 the pandemic caused many of us to be suddenly thrown into working from home. We are now having to share our workspace with other family members who are also trying to work from home or attend school virtually. This brings about many impacts to our work and our relationships. Let’s find out what we can do to overcome these challenges.

Mindfulness, COVID-19, Working from HomeSaundra SchrockNovember 9, 2020COVID-19, Mindfulness, Working from Home

Having Trouble Relaxing?

I’If you are like me, every time I decide to do something just for me, I have a flash of all the things that I should be doing instead. Since my to-do list is quite long, I have to fight the urge to postpone that relaxing walk or leisure reading to get something done on my list. After all, I’ve seen the research on the importance of self-control and self-regulation in obtaining long-term goals. Yet, recent research shines a light on the importance of fun and relaxation, too. Let’s take a look…

I Need My Space

Many of us are working at home and so are our partners and spouses. Plus, students are home from school. And we all need our space. The problem is that most of us do not have homes that are set up to accommodate each of us having a private workspace. We’ll be able to get through this if we manage our stress and maintain a positive perspective. And, this is where gratitude can help.