Truthfully, I'm never as impatient as I am when I'm waiting on an e-mail. I can feel my blood pressure starting to boil and that’s when I know I need to walk away. Practice some yoga breathing and just plain relax. In college, I got in the habit (due to the newsroom I worked in) … Continue reading E-mail Patience is Not a Virtue I Possess
Dress Code
I really should have touched on this topic sooner! I love work clothes. In fact, at the moment I only own a single pair of jeans. I'm lucky to work in a true business casual environment. This pretty much means no jeans, gym clothes, t-shirts or tennis shoes. Basically what you would wear to church … Continue reading Dress Code
Data Entry is Important
Data Entry is not a lot of fun and takes a level of focus that can produce eye strain, but you wouldn’t have the tangible results without it. Having easily accessible data can help you plan for tomorrow, next week, next month and next year. A good database should be searchable and up to date, … Continue reading Data Entry is Important
Over vs. More Than: A Grammar Lesson
This is a pet peeve of mine. It drives me crazy. I hear it all the time. In advertisements, in the media and in every day speech. I try not to correct people when they're speaking, but it isn't always so easy to bite my tongue. The only thing I can do is try to … Continue reading Over vs. More Than: A Grammar Lesson
Spelling and Grammar Mistakes
To tell someone about a grammar or spelling error or not to tell, is one tough question with no right or wrong answer. I’ve found it all depends on your personal relationship with the person and whether or not you think they would take it personally. For some, having these mistakes pointed out is akin … Continue reading Spelling and Grammar Mistakes