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]]>When you’re working all day, every day, you’re missing out on precious family time. You have a job to do, so that’s understandable—but when you’re home, you really have no excuse. You should be laughing and hugging and kissing your loved ones every chance you can, and no work phone call should be enough to interrupt your time with them.
This is also true for the precious time you need to spend for yourself. You need to relax at home, maybe take a swing in your backyard hammock, maybe even grab a beer if you’ve got one. Your mind needs time to recharge!
On a similar note, you can’t burn yourself out when it comes to your work. You might think that you’ve got everything handled, but chances are you’re going to crash at some point. You’ll do much better work if you take a proper break.
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]]>We might be over-simplifying things a bit, but we believe worker types boil down to two categories: sprinters and joggers. If you can identify which one you are, perhaps it’ll be easier for you to stick with a process that helps you become more efficient.
Joggers are experts at multi-tasking and playing the long game. They don’t mind sitting with their tasks for a longer period of time because they prefer to work at a relaxed, more leisurely pace. They’re comfortable with the slow burn because that’s how they operate best.
Sprinters are a bit more hyper-focused and extreme. They immerse themselves deeply into one task at a time and don’t rest until that task is finished. They’re willing to block themselves off from all distractions in exchange for a healthy, well-deserved break when it’s all done.
So which type are you? A sprinter or a jogger?
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]]>The old adage claims that money is the root of all evil. In a less dramatic sense, this adage can point to something about who we are as a people. We tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves, but especially because society has allowed money to define who we are.
This is, of course, dependent on the country, area, or community that you live in, but the pressure of showing that you’re financially successful (and more traditionally, especially for men), is a real thing. Unfortunately, this can lead someone down a very unhappy path—whether the person becomes successful or not.
Let’s make one thing clear. Having a job is definitely important, but it’s not everything. What good is a large paycheck to improve your quality of life if, ironically, your quality of life suffers as a result? Keep things in balance by having career goals but also seeking a mentally fulfilling life.
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]]>There’s something amazing about the fact that employees can essentially get all of their work done at home. This is something that companies wouldn’t have dreamed of decades ago, and now it’s super popular.
But throughout it all, people have also come to realize that they need physical human interaction. Something gets lost in the translation when you just see a bunch of people on a Zoom screen. Companies have found that some of the best collaboration takes place when employees are in the same place.
For this reason, most companies have adopted a hybrid work model, where employees are allowed a few days a week to work from home. This way, people can enjoy the various conveniences of working from home, while also engaging in physical meetings with colleagues throughout the week, something that has proved to be important.
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]]>The post Making a Career Shift is More Psychological Than Anything appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>Sure, a big part of it is skill-based. Changing career paths means you may have to learn a new skill, and that’s not always easy. It means you’ll be required to put in hours and hours of learning the ins and outs of a new craft. But the hardest thing about it isn’t the work itself. Work is hard, but when you’re happy with what you’re doing, it doesn’t feel like work.
What you’re really fighting with is imposter syndrome. Everyone has it to a certain extent, but especially when switching to a new career, you’ll have a voice that tries to convince you that you don’t have what it takes to succeed in this new field. All you have to do is remind yourself why you’re making this career change, and this voice will slowly fade away. Because ultimately, you can accomplish any task as long as you’re motivated enough mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
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]]>Sometimes we can be in such a drone-like mindset that we don’t even consider turning on the light when we start our workday. Okay, if you’re in an office with others, the light is probably on. But if it’s just you, you might forget to turn it on from time to time. You might neglect it, considering it’s beneath you.
But when you turn on that light, it’s not just the physical electricity that’s turning on. It’s the electricity within your mind and soul. The very nature of a light turning on allows us to tap into that bright part of our energy. As a result, the mere act of turning a light on can actually help us improve our performance in ways we could never imagine!
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]]>The reason changing careers late in your life is scary is because the older you are, the less comfortable you feel starting something from scratch. You start to feel the stifling pressure of time, and depending on your various responsibilities (such as family obligations), you may feel like this is too big of a risk to take at this point in your life.
But as they say, “no risk, no reward.” Things might seem risky right now, but there’s a reason you’re thinking about doing this. Whether it’s related to interest, money, flexibility, or autonomy—there are benefits that can arise from taking this risk down the line. As NHL great Wayne Gretzky one said, “You miss all of the shots you don’t take.”
It’s also important to note that although it seems like you’re starting from scratch, you have a completely different mindset now. You can’t compare your rookie status for your new career to the way you were when you started your old one because you were a different person back then.
Be confident that you’ve grown since then and trust your judgment. If it seems like a promising idea and all signs are pointing towards it, it may be a good opportunity to try it out!
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]]>The post The Importance of Not Bringing Work Home With You appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>When you’re working all day, every day, you’re missing out on precious family time. You have a job to do, so that’s understandable—but when you’re home, you really have no excuse. You should be laughing and hugging and kissing your loved ones every chance you can, and no work phone call should be enough to interrupt your time with them.
This is also true for the precious time you need to spend for yourself. You need to relax at home, maybe take a swing in your backyard hammock, maybe even grab a beer if you’ve got one. Your mind needs time to recharge!
On a similar note, you can’t burn yourself out when it comes to your work. You might think that you’ve got everything handled, but chances are you’re going to crash at some point. You’ll do much better work if you take a proper break.
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]]>The post What Type of Workflow Works Best For You? appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>We might be over-simplifying things a bit, but we believe worker types boil down to two categories: sprinters and joggers. If you can identify which one you are, perhaps it’ll be easier for you to stick with a process that helps you become more efficient.
Joggers are experts at multi-tasking and playing the long game. They don’t mind sitting with their tasks for a longer period of time because they prefer to work at a relaxed, more leisurely pace. They’re comfortable with the slow burn because that’s how they operate best.
Sprinters are a bit more hyper-focused and extreme. They immerse themselves deeply into one task at a time and don’t rest until that task is finished. They’re willing to block themselves off from all distractions in exchange for a healthy, well-deserved break when it’s all done.
So which type are you? A sprinter or a jogger?
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]]>The post Having a Good Job is Important, But So is Your Mental Health appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>The old adage claims that money is the root of all evil. In a less dramatic sense, this adage can point to something about who we are as a people. We tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves, but especially because society has allowed money to define who we are.
This is, of course, dependent on the country, area, or community that you live in, but the pressure of showing that you’re financially successful (and more traditionally, especially for men), is a real thing. Unfortunately, this can lead someone down a very unhappy path—whether the person becomes successful or not.
Let’s make one thing clear. Having a job is definitely important, but it’s not everything. What good is a large paycheck to improve your quality of life if, ironically, your quality of life suffers as a result? Keep things in balance by having career goals but also seeking a mentally fulfilling life.
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]]>The post Is Remote Work a Sustainable Way of Life? appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>There’s something amazing about the fact that employees can essentially get all of their work done at home. This is something that companies wouldn’t have dreamed of decades ago, and now it’s super popular.
But throughout it all, people have also come to realize that they need physical human interaction. Something gets lost in the translation when you just see a bunch of people on a Zoom screen. Companies have found that some of the best collaboration takes place when employees are in the same place.
For this reason, most companies have adopted a hybrid work model, where employees are allowed a few days a week to work from home. This way, people can enjoy the various conveniences of working from home, while also engaging in physical meetings with colleagues throughout the week, something that has proved to be important.
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]]>The post Making a Career Shift is More Psychological Than Anything appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>Sure, a big part of it is skill-based. Changing career paths means you may have to learn a new skill, and that’s not always easy. It means you’ll be required to put in hours and hours of learning the ins and outs of a new craft. But the hardest thing about it isn’t the work itself. Work is hard, but when you’re happy with what you’re doing, it doesn’t feel like work.
What you’re really fighting with is imposter syndrome. Everyone has it to a certain extent, but especially when switching to a new career, you’ll have a voice that tries to convince you that you don’t have what it takes to succeed in this new field. All you have to do is remind yourself why you’re making this career change, and this voice will slowly fade away. Because ultimately, you can accomplish any task as long as you’re motivated enough mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
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]]>The post Turning a Light On Can Improve Work Performance appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>Sometimes we can be in such a drone-like mindset that we don’t even consider turning on the light when we start our workday. Okay, if you’re in an office with others, the light is probably on. But if it’s just you, you might forget to turn it on from time to time. You might neglect it, considering it’s beneath you.
But when you turn on that light, it’s not just the physical electricity that’s turning on. It’s the electricity within your mind and soul. The very nature of a light turning on allows us to tap into that bright part of our energy. As a result, the mere act of turning a light on can actually help us improve our performance in ways we could never imagine!
The post Turning a Light On Can Improve Work Performance appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>The post Changing Career Paths Can Be Scary—But Also Rewarding appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>The reason changing careers late in your life is scary is because the older you are, the less comfortable you feel starting something from scratch. You start to feel the stifling pressure of time, and depending on your various responsibilities (such as family obligations), you may feel like this is too big of a risk to take at this point in your life.
But as they say, “no risk, no reward.” Things might seem risky right now, but there’s a reason you’re thinking about doing this. Whether it’s related to interest, money, flexibility, or autonomy—there are benefits that can arise from taking this risk down the line. As NHL great Wayne Gretzky one said, “You miss all of the shots you don’t take.”
It’s also important to note that although it seems like you’re starting from scratch, you have a completely different mindset now. You can’t compare your rookie status for your new career to the way you were when you started your old one because you were a different person back then.
Be confident that you’ve grown since then and trust your judgment. If it seems like a promising idea and all signs are pointing towards it, it may be a good opportunity to try it out!
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