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A Hot Take On Soft-Quitting - Skye

It isn’t what it sounds like. The hot topic that has circulated social media this year isn’t about formally quitting a job, but is its own form of self-care that involves resigning from overworking and “hustle culture.” It’s more of a way to emotionally quit your job, as the declining enthusiasm for your job offers more space to enjoy what you do outside the office. Ironically, doing so might be what drives your productivity most.Sitting at your desk 9-5, having a screen time of 10+ hours, count...
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Conflict Resolution Skills Everyone Can Use - Skye

Incoming untrue statement: “Happy couples don’t fight.”And now a true one: Not all fighting is unhealthy. When you know how to “fight fair,” you can classify it as more of a disagreement than an argument – or, better yet, a “discussion.” While letting your feelings boil up so much that you’re triggered to loudly or not-so-nicely express them might feel cathartic in the moment, it can leave lingering shame even in the good times. Still, doing so – when necessary – is better than being chronically...
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How to Manage Up - Skye

Whether you’re finally celebrating the job offer or you’ve been stuck at your cubicle for years, you might be daydreaming about how to manage up at work. Enter: the internal entrepreneur. Rather than sit back and wait for the higher-ups to take notice of your value, go out of your way to show them.Managing up is all about making your boss’s job easier and your end-goal closer. And winning at work requires social skill, met with many obstacles – respecting the chain of command, understanding what...
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How to Social Media Detox When Social Media Is Part of Your Job - Skye

In the age of “instant everything,” how can we slow down?With new inspiration only a swipe away, the internet keeps us well-nourished with current and upcoming trends. And for those who are in the business of social media, just the idea of silencing notifications can cause them to feel they’re falling behind. But as much as staying up-to-date is on trend, detoxing is as well. This is where we come in: Sit back, stop scrolling, and learn how you can unplug when social media is your job…Limit your...
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Helpful Tips for Working Parent Entrepreneurs - Skye

Having a job that requires you to take your work home with you takes on a whole new meaning when you have a job at home, too: children. Being a parent can be the most demanding, time-consuming, fulfilling and loving part of anyone’s life, and living in equilibrium between your two worlds demands a gentle touch. For the people who believe work is life, or those who are running their own business, finding that so-called work-life balance might not be perfect – but it is essential, for your well-be...
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How Minimalism Can Make Your Life Easier - Skye

Hit refresh on your habits.Looking for a way to save money, simplify your life and be more present? Ever wanted to get rid of everything in your closet and start over? Is your home getting crowded with ‘things’?Try minimalism. The ideology originally came about as a style of abstract art in the 1960s and later translated into a lifestyle trend in the 2010s. The art was created around the idea that art “should have its own reality and not be an imitation of some other thing” – this, too, renders...
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How to Get the Most Out of Business Travel - Skye

Science suggests that travel makes people more creative – so, how can you make business trips work for you?The idea of exploring a new setting with all expenses paid is a common daydream for deskbound employees, and besides the uptick in physical movement, trips promote personal well-being and bonding. Travel is one facet of business that has radically changed in recent years, and post-pandemic airport gates are more populated by masked families traveling to visit loved ones than by business men...
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Communication in the Workplace - Skye

Although COVID-19 has virtually seen to the end of office culture, communication in the workplace (or, perhaps now: digital workspace) is still ever-important. The world of work has drastically changed in the past two and a half years since the first global lockdown, and today, more and more companies are undergoing a digital transformation. The displacement of people in the workforce from an in-person office to remote work has resulted in a new form of communication and collaboration, across th...
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