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Every four years, we see the Olympics showcase some of the greatest sports and athletes in the world. Whilst you sit on the sofa watching the action, the Olympics is a prime opportunity to reboot your motivation and update what goals you want in life. It’s important to remember that these athletes have been preparing for these competitions for years and even decades. You might not be destined for the Olympics, but that doesn’t mean you can’t apply the same effort and dedication to your own life and work. Understanding that it takes time to achieve greatness will allow you to plot out long term goals and the short term stepping stones it will take to get you there. Here are some tips to help you find that motivation: The human body is capable of much more than you think The Olympics is full of outlandish flexibility, impressive endurance, and incredibly strong athletes. Don’t be discouraged by the elite level of athleticism you see on the TV. Rather, recognise it as a dis...

Every four years, we see the Olympics showcase some of the greatest sports and athletes in the world. Whilst you sit on the sofa watching the action, the Olympics is a prime opportunity to reboot your motivation and update what goals you want in life. It’s important to remember that these athletes have been preparing for these competitions for years and even decades. You might not be destined for the Olympics, but that doesn’t mean you can’t apply the same effort and dedication to your own life and work. Understanding that it takes time to achieve greatness will allow you to plot out long term goals and the short term stepping stones it will take to get you there. Here are some tips to help you find that motivation: The human body is capable of much more than you think The Olympics is full of outlandish flexibility, impressive endurance, and incredibly strong athletes. Don’t be discouraged by the elite level of athleticism you see on the TV. Rather, recognise it as a dis...

The world of business is becoming busier as the years go by, and modern workers are receiving a lot of strain from the never-ending office emails, less job security and turbulent economic conditions. But how do you recognise that your work-life balance is awry – and what can you do about it to avoid burn out? 1) You're always thinking about work This is probably the number one sign that things are out of kilter. While most people with a demanding job find it hard to forget about work completely when they are away from the office, if you wake up in the middle of the night obsessing about the next day's marketing meeting, then maybe things are getting on top of you. Another sign is Sunday-night blues, which get worse and worse as Monday morning approaches. Weekends are meant for relaxation and family time, not stressing about what you need to do in the working week. 2) Your family time is suffering Following on from this point, think about how much time...

A working life is something the majority of people have. Some people even have the pleasure of being satisfied with their job roles, but are you one of them? Let's look at the signs that show you love work!  1. You don’t dread the work week; You look forward to Monday morning. There always people we know that absolutely dread Monday mornings. But if you love your job, you see Monday morning as a bright new start to the week. It is inevitable that you will have difficult weeks, although those weeks are the exception rather than the rule. 2. You don’t arrive late, but you do arrive early. If you arrive on time or even early then it shows you’re eager to begin your day at work. Everyone is late from time to time due to traffic or personal challenges, but happy professionals are known for their punctual habits! After all, how often are you late for something you’re looking forward to? 3. You don’t complain about work; You speak about your work with enthusiasm. Ma...

Benjamin Franklin One of the Founding Fathers of the United States

We spend a huge portion of our lives at work and sometimes we forget the simplest things to do on a daily basis to guarantee having a productive day. Because so much of our lives are spent at work, a huge deciding factor in our well-being is whether or not we enjoy work life.  So here are 5 tips on how to make sure your day at the office is a decent one: 1. Eat breakfast – Studies show that eating a healthy breakfast can provide you with more vitamins and minerals, sharper concentration and performance in everyday tasks, improve strength and endurance, and lower cholesterol – As we all know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast provides you with the energy and nutrients that lead to increased concentration in the workplace which is why you shouldn’t skip it! The worst thing to happen whilst you’re sitting at your desk in work is for your stomach to start rumbling, so make sure you fill up before starting your day. Choosing a healthy breakfast in...