From productivity to peace of mind to happiness, there are many reasons it is important to achieve and maintain a balance between work and life. As doctors and scientists learn more about how stress affects our lives and our health, it is becoming more and more obvious that achieving this balance is just as much about our health as it is about successful and efficient workplaces. The Curse/Blessing of Modern Technology While modern technological advances have Read More >
The Price of Waiting for the Cable Guy
By Good Neighbor Concierge
We’ve all been there. You’ve called to subscribe to some service—cable, Internet, phone, whatever—and you hear this: “The technician will be there to complete your installation between 8AM and noon.” So, you have to put your life on hold for a day to wait around and consider yourself lucky if the installer actually makes it to your home before noon. Have you ever thought about how much money it costs you to wait for the cable guy? A recent Zogby poll found that 58% of Read More >
How to Manage Modern Day Time Traps
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Do you sometimes wonder why the 24 hours allotted to you each day are seemingly not enough to do all the things that you need to do? Even with modern time management gadgets like hand-held computers, personal organizers and digitized pocket diaries, why do time management issues still persist? Clinging to old habits and the difficulty of breaking them are the common causes of time traps that lessen productivity whether you’re a lawyer, teacher, farmer, business owner Read More >
5 Ways to be Efficient in the Digital Age
By Good Neighbor Concierge
It certainly has the ring of truth to it, does it not? The "digital era's" promise was one of increased efficiency and productivity creating more leisure time. The reality is that the world has become even quicker paced and more complex than it was before your electronic gadgets came along. If you want more time for family, friends, or self-improvement, you have to make it. Here are five tips to get you started on carving out more time for yourself: Evaluate How Read More >
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