If you’re one of the many office workers who have recently transitioned from working in an office to now working remotely from home, you might be pulling your hair out trying to figure out exactly how to make the environment work best for you.
Working from the comfort of your own home has huge pros, and a few cons. The lack of social interaction can be rough, and learning how to navigate meetings and face-to-face discussions via Skype or Zoom can make even the most introverted person wishing to be in the same room as their coworkers.
One of the ways to reduce that stress though is to make sure that your home office environment is a welcoming place, thoroughly equipped to make your job easier to perform. If you haven’t already, now is the time to consider a dual monitor system. Whether you’re working on spreadsheets, going over a project with coworkers over the phone, or switching between two websites to compare, having two monitors greatly increases productivity. According to a survey performed by Jon Peddie Research, a second monitor increases your average output by 20 to 30 percent.
Next, let’s talk about docking your laptop. If you’re accustomed to working on a larger monitor, and suddenly only have your laptop, you can consider docking your laptop. This will save on the cost of an entirely new computer, but allow you to use a larger or second monitor, as well as a traditional more ergonomic keyboard and mouse. For short amounts of time, a laptop can be a great machine to work on, but having a docking station is key in making sure your work station is a comfortable place to work. Not all laptop docking stations are made equally, though. If you’d like a thorough breakdown of some of the best options on the market in 2020, check out this review here.
Finally, let’s address that persnickety video conference issue.
When you set up your video camera and microphone to hold meetings with coworkers or potential clients, take these tips into consideration:
Angle the video so that viewers are not looking up at your chin or into your nose. Have a straight-facing camera, or slightly higher than eye level.
Even though you’re at home, make sure your area looks professional. That means clear out any clutter from behind you that can be seen.
Consider the lighting. Lighting from behind is going to put a shadow on your face, so have your lighting in front or to the side of you. This could be as simple as changing the location of where you sit so that you’re using natural light from a window
Use the mute button. Large conference calls can get noisy. Touch-to-talk can make a meeting much easier to deal with when several people are in attendance.
If you’re new to working from home, it can be a stretch, but well worth it in the long-run. You may need to remind kids and family members that while you are at home, you do need to focus on work during specific hours. This can greatly decrease interruptions and have you focused and productive throughout your workday.
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The goal for most business owners is to boost sales year on year and increase profits. If your sales have stalled, or you’re preparing to launch a new product or service, here are some tips to help you send order numbers soaring.
If you’re just starting out, websites such as, https://www.whitehat-seo.co.uk, can be a big help in this regard. Again, see the tips below to improve your sales and marketing numbers.
As a business owner, you’re probably used to working hard, but everyone needs a break. The way businesses operate now is very different from years gone by. Now, customers can purchase products, make inquiries and make reservations and bookings 24-hours-a-day. To cater to emerging and evolving trends and make businesses more accessible to customers, owners don’t have to employ staff around the clock. There are various ways to ensure you never miss a call or the opportunity to make a sale. One option is to take advantage of services like those available at www.rubyreceptionist.com.au. With call answering services, you can take messages and tend to your customer’s needs long after you’ve closed up for the day. It’s also a great idea to offer a live chat feature on your website, to provide interactive services like online booking and to use automated services or chatbots if you have a customer hotline.
Target interested buyers
When you’re marketing products and services and trying to increase sales, it’s beneficial to focus on your target market, rather than adopting a scattergun approach. You want to ensure that the content you share, the materials you send out and the adverts you pay for reach the right people. Use market research and data analysis to determine which methods will be most effective in connecting with your ideal buyer. It’s best to commit time and money to techniques that have the best chance of generating and converting leads. You can use social media tools to define audiences and tailor content to suit your ideal buyer. If you already have marketing campaigns up and running, analyze data and use your findings to identify issues and make improvements.
Follow up leads
It’s very common for customers to express an interest in a product or service and then disappear. As a business owner, it’s critical to follow up leads and try and encourage the buyer to take the next step. Focus on increasing the quality of leads using targeted marketing and lead generation methods, and then stay in touch with prospects and customers. Send out email reminders or offer incentives to gently persuade the client to place an order, make a booking or subscribe to your site. Avoid being too pushy or aggressive. If a customer hasn’t come back to you after you’ve sent a couple of emails or made a call, don’t continue to bombard them with messages. It’s important to get the balance right. You want to ensure that your customers are thinking about your products, but you don’t want to put them off. Using tactics like offering a time-restricted discount can help to convince buyers to complete a purchase. For more helpful tips on following up leads, take a look at this informative article https://www.thebalancesmb.com/lead-follow-up-system-sales-success-4138318.
Run a promotion
Promotions can be hugely effective for pushing sales, but you need to think carefully about the types of offers you advertise and how you make people aware of them. It’s essential to highlight the value your products and services offer. Although decreasing prices can encourage buyers to shop with you, consumers are not always looking for the lowest price. You might find that offering free next-day delivery or providing a month’s free membership will appeal to your customers more than a flash sale. Tailor the promotion to suit your target client and use market research to ascertain the best ways to tell customers all about it. If you have a young client base, for example, and surveys and feedback show that most spend a lot of time on social media, use sites like Instagram to share the news. You can include links to your pages or specific products and provide information about the offer. Once you’ve posted, be prepared to respond to questions or comments. Keep checking your feed and take the opportunity to engage and interact with your followers. Always make sure that the terms and conditions are clearly visible, and plan in advance to ensure you can cope with a surge in demand.
Every business owner dreams of experiencing an upturn in sales. If you’re struggling to convert leads or your marketing campaigns are falling flat, it may be time to revamp your strategy. Investigate ways to make your business more accessible, tailor every campaign to reach out to your ideal buyer, follow up leads and consider running a promotion.
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When buying a sink for commercial purposes you need to give a greater level of contemplation to the decision you make. After all, a commercial sink is likely to be used a lot more frequently than one that is found in the home. Therefore the need for high levels of quality and durability are evident if you wish to benefit from a sink that is going to withstand excessive use and last for a long period of time.
Your main area of concern should be regarding what type of material the sink is made from. In general, the main options at your disposal include; stainless steel, cast iron, glass, granite, stone, plastic, marble, ceramic, and terrazzo. Nonetheless, despite the vast selection, when it comes to commercial sinks stainless steel is the clear winner.
One of the main reasons why commercial stainless steel sinks, strainers, and sanitary tubing are the first choice for businesses is because of their low price tag. In comparison to most of the materials mentioned, you will find that stainless steel sinks are cheaper in cost. This is obviously particularly important when dealing with commercial use as businesses aim to keep their costs as minimised as possible.
Aside from this, you will fail to find another sink with the vast levels of durability that stainless steel offers. This is extremely beneficial if you own a business, such as a restaurant, whereby the sink is going to be used non-stop throughout the majority of the day. You need not worry if you accidentally chuck pots and pans in the sink whilst in a rush. Your sink won’t chip or dent. If that wasn’t good enough, stainless steel is also stain-resistant too. Thus, you can rest assured you won’t need to experience the hassle of a repair or replacement anytime soon.
In addition to this, commercial stainless steel sinks are really easy to maintain. You don’t need to buy any special cleaning products nor do you need to embark on extensive upkeep. This is especially advantageous when dealing with commercial sinks as it is unlikely you will have the time to spend time cleaning excessively.
And let’s not ignore the aesthetic beauty of a stainless steel sink in your commercial kitchen. There is a wealth of different sink styles available in this material. Nonetheless, they all share the same qualities of looking sleek and shiny. Not only this, but they are easily matched with other commercial kitchen appliances and with the decor of the kitchen too.
Before concluding, there are different types of commercial stainless steel sinks available. You can differentiate based on obvious qualities, such as size. However, in order to reap the gains of the highest quality sink, you need to look for a higher percentage of nickel and chromium in the steel. Thus, seek a sink with either 18-8 or 20-10 printed on the product information.
If you are looking to purchase a sink for commercial purposes then look no further than one made from stainless steel. Not only are commercial stainless steel sinks affordable, but they are also highly durable, easy to maintain, pleasing on the eye, and versatile too.
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As I marched into the living room grabbing my laptop to begin tackling just one more project, I barked at my husband, “I don’t have enough time.” After all he did was so kindly offer a suggestion for my business. This was the stark reality of what my life was becoming when I entered my first business. I truly believed that more time in the business was the only vehicle to more income and more success.
Luckily, I was able to disarm this lie pretty quickly and I will preface this with, if I had not disarmed this immediately, I would not own a business today.
MORE TIME DOES NOT EQUAL MORE SUCCESS
Believing that more time spent in the business equals more success is a lie. Yes, time is certainly a factor, but working smarter not harder is truly the secret sauce. From then on I decided to lead with simplicity and intentionality in all that I did.
Now I want to share with you the top FOUR reframes for looking at time, money, and success differently.
These are rooted in simplicity, aren’t glamorous, but I promise, will help propel your success that much faster.
1. BELIEVE THERE IS PLENTY OF SUCCESS TO GO AROUND
Believe there is plenty to go around (abundance mindset) and do not say yes out of scarcity because it will bleed into the next tip.
I see so many entrepreneurs at varying stages in their businesses say yes to a project, contract, collaboration, basically any type of opportunity because of FOMO.
Let me just say that often these clients and opportunities are enticing and maybe they “could” be that stepping stone in getting you to where you want to be. However, here is a question I offer my clients to help them say yes from their best mindset, “if you were in the place you wish to be in six months, would you say yes to this client or opportunity?”
I am all for taking what you need to take to get started and seeing opportunities as stepping stones, but people tend to forget that opportunities are endless and that just as quickly as that one came, another will be on its way.
I say this because I want you to know and believe that you don’t have to take the breadcrumbs. There will always be another and better opportunity. Take some time to say yes. Often if you wait even just a few days, another one will have already presented itself, which could be even more ideal!
2. DON’T SCALE SO QUICKLY
This one is part two from the first tip. Here’s something to chew on, when you do your work with excellence, word will spread quickly—people will start talking about your ethic and happily share with others.
And unfortunately, I see so many talented business owners have difficulty setting limits with themselves. They set out to take on a set amount of work, but they begin getting word-of-mouth referrals and rather than set a limit and say “I am booked solid at the moment and can put you on the waitlist or I’d love to offer you a referral,” they instead say YES and later shoot themselves in the foot.
I see this happening more often than you would think and it’s that fastest way to lose your business. They are excited to see all the work come in so they do one of two things, take it all on themselves and spread themselves so thin, or begin contracting work or hire on someone to take on the work because they don’t want to miss out on an opportunity.
Then what happens next? They can’t keep up. They’ve maybe had a business just a few years, have never had employees, and realize they can’t keep up on their work, their contractors work, and the quality plummets.
Those loyal and happy customers are no longer happy anymore and decide to find someone else to replace you. Just as quickly as word of mouth spreads from happy customers, unhappy customers spread twice the speed. Now you are stuck paying a contractor or employee with no customers to serve. I know this may sound harsh, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen this happen.
So in a nutshell, don’t scale too quickly. Grow a solid base of happy and loyal customers. Serve them and serve them well. Keep that waitlist. Once you’ve got a good handle on running a FULL business, time management, and really have some trustworthy people you might be able to slowly pass some work to (not out of scarcity), then slowly scale.
3. SET REALISTIC INCOME GOALS
Set realistic income goals where you won’t burn out. This also plays off of the last point, don’t set an income goal for yourself just because.
It’s so important you are intentional with your reasoning behind your money goal. I hear so many new entrepreneurs say, “I want to have my first 10k month before Q2 for the year.” Ok that’s cool, but why? And how?
You made 3k in your business each month so far and now you want and need to make 6k extra starting next month? Just doesn’t make sense!
How about we first look at how long you’ve been in business, how much time you have to pour into your business, what type of resources you already have set up in business, then ask yourself, do I have the capacity to take on that much extra work right away (without burning out)? And lastly, where will this money go?
If there is no intention behind why you want to make it and you set that number only because you think you should or it sounds successful, you will not hit it.
Here is a reason to want to hit a specific goal, “to have enough money leftover that I can make a big dent in my student loans or to have enough saved up for our dream honeymoon.” When you can visualize where the money will go, it makes it more tangible.
But then ask yourself, “realistically, how long will it take me to pay off my student loan or save up for that honeymoon without burning out?” Set little mile markers based off of your past earnings, time available, and resources to help support this goal. Set yourself up for SUCCESS friend!
4. BET ON YOURSELF FIRST
I see so many entrepreneurs reinvest all of their money into ads before they fully understand what their business even is. Even in year FOUR of my coaching business, I’m hiring an agency for the first time to set up ads for my book launch. I’ve dabbled with them in the past and have only lost money.
I think it’s crucial those first few years to really understand the buying behaviors of your customers. Get to know who these people are. Who is saying yes to that discount code you are offering? Who is engaging with you on social media?
Really jump into the trenches. Get dirty. Learn who your people really are and learn their buying behaviors. Yes, it may take a little longer to grow your business this way, but it’s a heck of a lot safer betting on yourself than some ads that could possibly bring in a potential customer or a small sale. Friend, trust me on this one!
If you can keep these four reframes top of mind, I assure you that you will feel more confident, fulfilled, and at ease throughout your business journey!
Cases / Deaths: US : 80,857 / 1,163; Italy: 80,589 / 8,215; World : 524,010 / 23,670
U.S. health response: Testing and tracking are crucial to curbing the spread; the U.S. isn’t doing enough of either.
Economic response: The Senate passed a stimulus bill twice as large as one from the 2008 financial crisis. The House votes on it tomorrow, Friday March 27th.
Bottom line: The more COVID-19 spreads, the more people die, the more drastic actions the government must take, and the more economic damage occurs.
How bad is it: The initial economic decline from the COVID-19 will likely be sharper and more painful than during the 2008 financial crisis. Unemployment could reach 20%, compared to 10% in the 2008 crisis.
Gov response: The Senate just passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill. This is in addition to $8 billion for vaccine research and $100 billion in economic aid already passed. Tomorrow, Friday, March 27, the House will vote on it.
Compared to 2008: The 2008 stimulus and industry bailout bills totaled $1.4 trillion.
What’s in the stimulus bill?The stimulus is an attempt to boost employment and economic output through grants, loans, and tax breaks to state and local governments, individuals, and businesses both large and small.
Single Americans who make under $75,000 would get $1,200
Married couples who make under $150,000 would get $2,400
Parents would see $500 for each child under age 17
People who are unemployed would get an extra $600 per week for up to four months (in addition to state unemployment)
Airline and other industry loans: $500 billion
Hospital Industry: $100 billion
State and local governments: $150 billion
How does it compare to the 2008 stimulus
The 2008 stimulus and industry bailout bills totaled $1.4 trillion.
Individuals would receive up to $600
Married couples would get up to $1,200
Those with children would be sent $300 per dependent child
Did the 2008 stimulus bill work?
The recession ended in July 2009, five months after Congress passed the stimulus. Economic growth immediately improved. It expanded 1.5% in the third quarter of 2009 after shrinking 4.4% in Q1 2009. Within 18 months, the economy added 4.1 million jobs, after losing more than 500,000 jobs a month during the recession.
Our Post-Partisan Take
This crisis is forcing both parties to remember that everyone’s common goal should be serving the American people. The Senate voted unanimously on this bill with aspects of it that each party had to compromise on. Hopefully, this can carry forward in tackling problems beyond COVID-19 and result in more prompt legislation.
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Auto insurance is essentially a contract that offers protection if you have an accident or your car is stolen. You pay a set premium, and then your insurance company will pay out your losses, as stated in the policy. Auto insurance offers coverage for liability, for example, if you injure others or their property. You’ll also get coverage for medical expenses, for instance, the expense of treating any injuries you sustain. Auto insurance also covers costs associated with damage to your own vehicle or theft. Of course, there are plenty of different auto insurance policies out there, and not all are the same price. To save money on your auto insurance, try the following hacks.
1. Improve your credit rating
Many auto insurance companies will check your credit rating to determine which kind of policy they can offer you. Supposedly, auto insurance providers view an excellent credit rating as an indication of a responsible person, who is not a risk to insure. Now, this may not be the case in all circumstances; however, improving your credit rating is one way to get yourself a good auto insurance deal. There are a few sites online where you can check your credit rating for free.
2. Look for discounts
Some Auto Insurance providers offer discounts under certain circumstances, so when you’re looking to bag yourself a good deal, it’s useful to know which discounts are available. Low mileage discounts are available for drivers who habitually keep their mileage average or below average, so if this is you, it’s worth checking if you qualify. Another discount available is a ‘multi-policy discount,’ meaning that you will pay less if you buy another policy from the same provider. The second policy could be life insurance or home insurance, for instance.
3. Compare costs
It’s impossible to save money unless you compare prices first. You might be tempted to renew your current auto insurance policy, but if you don’t shop around, you could be missing out on a better policy elsewhere. There are several handy price comparison websites online which will allow you to suss out the best deals!
4. Increase your deductibles
When you are looking for auto insurance, you can generally pick a deductible that suits you. A deductible means the amount of money it will cost you to get your insurance provider to payout ( if your vehicle is stolen or you’re in an accident). Usually, deductibles range from around $250 to $1500. If you put your deductible up, then you’ll benefit from paying a lower premium. With plenty of motoring costs to pay out for, you’ll be glad to keep your auto insurance costs down. While you’re at it, look at other ways you can save money on your car expenses. One thing you can do is to use apps like ‘Gas Buddy’ to check the price of fuel stops nearby. When you check the app beforehand, you can find out the cheapest deals and drive on if you’re not happy with the price!
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Protecting your business encompasses many different tasks and priorities. It would be easy if running a company was plain sailing, with no risk or setbacks on the horizon. Unfortunately, this just isn’t realistic, and so it’s essential to take precautions to protect your company. Commercial insurance is a must-have so that you are covered if a member of the public is injured on your property, or is put at risk due to one of your products.
Property insurance is essential to cover the expenses associated with damages incurred to your building or equipment. Worker’s compensation means that you are protected if your employees fall unwell. Many companies forget about cyber insurance when they are choosing their policies, yet cyber crimes continue to grow. As well as choosing the appropriate Commercial Insurance options, there are several apps you can use to protect your business online.
1 . Perimeter 81
Perimeter 81 is a VPN platform designed to simplify online security. Using Perimeter 81, you can work remotely while accessing high-level online security protection. With this application, there’s no need for expensive hardware and a lengthy installation process. Perimeter 81 offers professionals full network visibility and the opportunity to identify unusual activity. The software-defined perimeter architecture ensures that users are fully protected when accessing data centers, SaaS apps, and private cloud networks.
2. Flowmon
Flowmon is a security and network monitoring platform that uses IP flow tracking tech to provide users with network visibility. Flowmon detects security threats early and stops such threats before they begin to compromise the network. The application can improve the process of fighting off threats using antiviruses, firewalls, and IDS. One of the best features of Flowmon are the network probes, executed in real-time. This software also provides stats in relation to IP flow and then stores this data for further analysis.
3. TokenEx
TokenEx is a cyber security platform that can help your organization to protect it’s confidential and sensitive data. The application works to lessen the impact of a security breach in a worst-case scenario. External and internal systems commonly use tokens to make transactions. TokenEx functions to ensure that hackers don’t have the chance to break into these systems and steal data. The key benefit of TokenEx is that it provides an end-to-end unified tokenization solution; other features include file transfer, encryption, and various integrations.
4. Netwrix Auditor
Netwrix Auditor is a governance and visibility platform for IT security operations. It’s been described as an easy to use type of IT management software, making it simple for users to determine risks and threats in their hybrid environments and cloud systems. With Netwrix Auditor, you can track access to data and create reports on any changes deployed by users. Other features of Netwrix include monitoring user behavior, detection of insider threats, blind-spot analysis, and security analytics. With one of these applications in place, your business can relax about your security, and get on with your critical projects. In our current climate it’s vital to consistently improve your IT systems and security.
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Just passed the UPCAT, ACET, or MCAT? Congratulations! You’re probably excited to begin your college journey but unsure of what comes next. While going through high school was challenging, university is a whole new story. Before you become a certified Atenean, Iskolar ng Bayan, or Knoller, read on to get an idea on where to go.
Accommodations
Even before you’ve been to Katipunan, you’ve likely heard of the traffic situation. The Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Philippines (UP) are two of the only universities where cars move as slowly as a turtle inside and outside the campus. Your best bet is getting a condo near Ateneo, which is great for space and freedom. You could also opt to stay inside the campus if you’re fine with sharing spaces with others. Since a 10-minute walk can turn into a 30-minute drive in the avenue, it’s best to walk to your destination over taking a car.
Study Spaces
Katipunan boasts of endless options for your cramming needs. There are several coffee shops and rooms with available plugs and free Wi-Fi. Your school of choice also offers study halls and libraries that you could maximize. Ateneo has the Rizal Library and Matteo Ricci Study Hall, while Miriam College offers the Innovation Center. If you’ve chosen to live in a condominium, it’s likely to offer a room for studying as well. Make the most of the various location choices and try them all. A study has found that alternating study spaces can help with retaining information.
Restaurants
Like every college student, you’ll likely feel overwhelmed with academic and extracurricular demands. After a long day in class, you wouldn’t want to stress about choosing where to eat. While you’re familiar with the fast-food staples, you should try out hidden gems along Katipunan. For vegans, there’s Green Light in the FBR Building and Go! Salads near Ateneo. Craving ramen and teriyaki? Roku is the place for you. But if you’re trying out only one Katipunan restaurant, it should be Sweet Inspiration.
Groceries
If you’re trying to save money or sick of take-out food, be sure to have a stock of food and other essentials at home. There are three main options for your snacking requirements. Robinsons Easymart is good for basics such as chips and toiletries. The Marketplace by Rustan’s has the most diverse offerings, from imported nuts to organic eggs. For fruits and vegetables, Savemore at Berkeley Residences is the place to go. Beyond these shops, there’s a Korean mart behind Regis Center where you can get your fill of fish-shaped ice cream and tteokbokki.
Laundry Shops
You can resolve your dirty laundry with several options while living away from home. You can either wash them by hand yourself, which is time-consuming and tiring. You can take your clothes to a laundry shop, but you run the risk of losing your items in the wash. Another alternative is going to a self-service laundry shop. You’ll save time and ensure that your clothes are complete, though you have to fold them yourself.
College is not a journey to be taken lightly. Expect to step outside of your comfort zone, especially if it will be your first time living alone. While you’re traveling the unknown, it’s best to find the places that work best for you and make a home away from home.
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Imagine your immune system as your body’s defense mechanism. Typically, it does a remarkable job of protecting you against invadersーmicroorganisms that cause disease. However, at times, the immune system falls short, letting an invader in, resulting in illness.
To ensure your immune system is able to perform, it’s important you make choices that strengthen it – even before you’re sick. Here are 5 ways to boost your immunity, ensuring you can remain healthy (in all seasons!).
1. Get Enough Sleep
Studies have shown that sleep and the circadian system exert a strong regulatory force on immune functions. It’s not uncommon for work and the daily callings of life to get in the way of a good night’s. However, without proper rest, your body produces fewer cytokines, proteins that target infection and inflammation. During sleep, your body both produces and releases cytokines – so get your recommended seven to nine hours in order to achieve optimal health!
2. Eat a Healthy Diet
It’s common knowledge that a well-balanced diet is important. Studies say that optimal nutrition for the best immunological outcomes would be nutrition which supports the functions of immune cells allowing them to initiate effective responses against pathogens. Immunity begins largely with what you eat. So, eat a diet rich in fresh fruits, veggies, grains, and lean proteins – and be liberal with anti-inflammatory foods like citrus, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and turmeric
3. Minimize Stress
Stress induces the production of cortisol, which in small amounts can limit inflammation and boost immunity. However, prolonged exposure to cortisol causes further inflammation, as the body becomes accustomed to its presence in the blood. In addition, stress reduces the body’s lymphocytes, white blood cells that combat infection. Limiting stress is plays a major role in fighting illness. While it may seem impossible, there are a number of simple ways to reduce stress – such as yoga, meditation, and exercise.
4. Exercise Regulary
Not only does exercise decrease stress, but it also improves defense activity and metabolic health, which in turn, positively affects the immune system. While the recommended amount of exercise varies per person, a good starting point is 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times per week.
5. Stay Hydrated
As Larry Kenney, Phd, a professor of physiology and kinesiology at Penn State puts it, “Hydration is important because the body is comprised mostly of water, and the proper balance between water and electrolytes in our bodies really determines how most of our system function, including nerves and muscles.” Not sure how much water to consume? Given your age and weight, this hydration calculator shows how much water you should drink per day.
Through healthy lifestyle choices, you can build your immunity over time. That being said, IV drips are an effective way to quickly give your system a boost. If you are not receiving an adequate amount of nutrients through diet and supplements, your immune system can suffer. Unlike oral nutrient intake, IV drips deliver vitamins and minerals directly to your bloodstream. With IV drips, nutrients bypass the digestive tract, meaning that you receive their effect almost instantly at a much higher absorption rate. Plus, as mentioned earlier, your body needs fluids – especially when trying to fight off illness. IV drips deliver the hydration your cells require to function at their peak.
There is no denying that a properly functioning immune system begins with simple healthy lifestyle choices. IV drips can act as an auxiliary measure in boosting immunity. Whether you need some added support or want to take precautionary steps in fighting illness, IV drips can be a great option for enhancing immune health.
With ivee, getting an IV drip has never been easier. Just download the app and choose your treatment. Enter your location, and a nurse will be on their way. In no time, your immune system will be on the fast track to functioning at its best.
A trend in office design caters to workers’ well-being and the need for a better connection to their environment, and that is biophilic design. With this movement, designers are integrating nature and other natural elements into spaces that would otherwise feel cold and less conducive to productivity and interaction. It’s been proven by studies that the way a workplace is set up can greatly impact how efficient work is done.
You might be wondering how you can adopt this trend into your own space. Here are some neat ways to do so:
Install a green wall
Stress and fatigue are more greatly increased in office spaces that look completely urbanized and have no semblance of nature in them whatsoever. A manageable way to combat this is to install a fixture that even aesthetically creates a natural atmosphere, even if it isn’t legitimately a tree from the forest.
For instance, artificial green walls are produced in Malaysia to bring the benefits of plants and flora without the same need for upkeep (like direct sunlight and consistent watering). The mental relief that comes from seeing the presence of nature is properly triggered in mind, even if artificial greenery is used. As the imagery is curated, the brain perceives more natural elements and immediately creates a positive response.
Let in some natural light
One of the core elements in biophilic design is making use of natural light. Psychologically, people tend to feel tenser when there is limited access to natural light sources. Simply keeping a wide window without thick curtains or panels covering them can provide that relief to employees.
In areas that don’t have window access or see staff working at night, natural light can be generally simulated by using light fixtures that are warmer and less harsh. With the right set-up, this can even end up harnessing more creativity and collaboration than a space that is too dim and filled with harsh, cool tones. Letting in some sun also helps to make a space feel less cramped and makes way for shadows and such that produce more feelings of ease, contributing to an uptick of performance.
Mimic nature in your furniture set-up
While incorporating plants into your office space is the surefire way to go, you can also sustain this environment by mimicking the flow of nature with the way you set up your furniture. Even if you don’t overhaul everything to incorporate wood and stone elements, you can simply arrange your spaces in a way that feels more natural instead of completely structured and manmade.
This style can be seen in a lot of open working spaces, and you can still achieve it even if you need to create departmental partitions and closed areas for meetings. Incorporating patterns with intertwined movement and using placements that feel more organic can effectively simulate nature’s growth in workers’ subconscious, without sacrificing any cohesion in the workplace.
Try these design suggestions in your own office. You can watch the space bloom into a solid investment in productivity and employee satisfaction.
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