The dreams that tell you youâre stressed
If you run into a string of these pesky nightmares, or even one whopper, itâs probably time to take stock of your situation and acknowledge your stress is worth addressing.
Watch out for these 6 tricky expressions
Even the most grammar conscious people can still make mistakes, writes Sharon Reynolds for Hubspot. Here are the six expressions people still use incorrectly.
One question you should not ask
If you want advice from someone more experienced than you, avoid the question âMay I pick your brain?â Do this instead.
Punctuation takes on meaning in your texts
Texting does not need the same attention to punctuation as your other writing does. But much of your punctuation (or absence of it) carries an unspoken subtle message.
Before you join that âcoolâ project
You may be excited for the opportunity to do something newâand showcase your talentsâbut just make sure that it doesnât end up being a big waste of your time and energy. Follow these tips.
Write smarter smartphone emails
Using a smartphone to send an email doesnât excuse poor etiquette, incomplete information, curt answers or grammatical mistakes. Ensure that your emails are polishedâregardless of the device you useâwith these tips.
Stop and launch at 80%
Everyone is expected to do more with less and the only way weâre going to survive and thrive is to stop at 80% and then move to the next task.
When asked, avoid these 5 answers
Stop yourself before saying any of these words, which can make you sound noncommittal, undependable or untrustworthy: 1. âTry.â 2. âIâll get back to you.â 3. âWeâll see.â 4. âI guess ⌠â 5. âIf.â
Bathe them in knowledge, not glare
At Admin Pro Forum 2018, office tech expert Melissa Esquibel reminded attendees that if youâre designing a PowerPoint presentation, keep in mind where itâs going to be shown and color the background accordingly. A perfectly white background on a giant screen, projected to a large room, is quite a shock to the eyes.
Responding to difficult people
As long as you are in the workplace, you will interact with people who challenge you. An underlying truth to keep in mind is that people are just being themselves, and most are not trying to intentionally be difficult. Use these strategies for success.