The coronavirus has hit the US in ways no one ever imagined it would. Every day the number of infected and deceased victims multiplies. Hospitals are ill-prepared and ill-equipped, businesses everywhere have closed their doors and laid off thousands of employees in the process, most of the nation’s public and private schools have closed, and states across the country are ordering people to stay … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Sanity During a “Stay at Home” Order
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4 Things That Are Making You Unhappy and How to Restore Happiness
Everyone enters a phase of sadness or depression. Life is marked by highs and lows, with every bend or straight road characterized by a life-changing event. From job loss to sickness or divorce, our happiness can be cut short suddenly or gradually. These events are considered standard features of the human condition and experience. However, when the frustration or sadness becomes chronic, you need … [Read more...] about 4 Things That Are Making You Unhappy and How to Restore Happiness
How Google Is Taking Over Our Lives
There are nearly 75,000 Google searches performed every second as of 2019. This is double what that number was just five years ago. Google search is easily the most popular search engine in most countries on Earth by a large margin. Not only is Google a giant when it comes to determining the kind of information each person will receive when they run these searches, but they also help … [Read more...] about How Google Is Taking Over Our Lives
How to Profit from Your Passion in 30 Minutes or Less Each Day
We are honored today to share a post with you written by Ruth Soukup, Founder of Living Well, Spending Less. Ruth is a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur, as well as the New York Times bestselling author of Living Well Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life. Through her popular blog, she encourages a million and a half monthly readers to follow their dreams and reach their goals, sharing … [Read more...] about How to Profit from Your Passion in 30 Minutes or Less Each Day
How to Protect Your Children On Their Smartphone
Back in the 1990's when I was raising my daughter, having to worry about the use of a smartphone and bullying and privacy was not a huge concern as we didn't have a smartphone at the time - just our home phone. Having two teenage sons; however, that have grown up during the era of smartphones and social media, has brought about many dangers and obstacles. Be Aware of Fake Accounts Fake … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Children On Their Smartphone
Signs Your Child has a Screen Addiction
I’m sure you’ve read a couple of books on perfect parenting, right? You might, therefore, feel like you got a raw deal once you realize your child has developed an addiction to the T.V. Don’t fret as statistics show screen addiction to be a real problem. This could have developed as a result of the television being used as substitute nanny which has become a common feature. The fun and … [Read more...] about Signs Your Child has a Screen Addiction
How to Hone Your Social Media Feeds
How many people do you know without at least one social media account? One? Two? None? Most people have at least a Facebook or a Twitter account, and many people have a few more than that. But you're a busy parent, and while it can be fun to browse social media, you don't have a lot of time for it. Instead of logging in and flicking through a bunch of content you don't care about, take … [Read more...] about How to Hone Your Social Media Feeds
How to Get More People To Follow Your Blog on Social Media
As a blogger, there is nothing more FRUSTRATING than pouring your heart and soul into your blog, providing content that you know your readers will find useful, and then - nothing. No shares, no comments, no likes - just the sound of crickets chirping in the background. When it comes to getting more followers on social media, there are some universal tactics that you can use regardless of which … [Read more...] about How to Get More People To Follow Your Blog on Social Media
5 Steps to Marketing Your Real Estate Business Online
With more and more parents working from home so that they can spend time raising their families and earning a living, the real estate business has exploded. Homes will always be needed, real estate agents can set their own hours and appointment times, and can literally work from anywhere. However, you need to know a few key elements to marketing your real estate business online in order to be … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Marketing Your Real Estate Business Online
No Judgement Zone: Activities to Give Your Teen a Break from Social Media
As an adult, you may not fully understand the pressure put on teens by social media, unless you yourself are on social media constantly. Sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram may look harmless from a distance. In small doses, they probably can be. When teenagers spend too much time posting and commenting, however, emotional problems may occur. That’s why it’s a great idea for … [Read more...] about No Judgement Zone: Activities to Give Your Teen a Break from Social Media
Facebook Lock Out: A Lesson on Social Media Sharing
You know, there are some people that just cannot handle the truth. When you mention the truth to others on a social media network such as Facebook, and your friends share these truths with their friends, these people are bound to see the post. Now a normal person would just be all, "Well damn, I guess I can't say anything about that since it is true," and would just move along and ignore it. Or … [Read more...] about Facebook Lock Out: A Lesson on Social Media Sharing
New Trends in Video Conferencing and What They Mean for Your Business
Interactive video such as BlueJeans Primetime is consistently changing and improving in order to make online calls easier and of better quality. But it does mean that companies need to pay attention to these changes and figure out how to utilize them in the future. Failure to adapt, can leave a business behind the times and missing out on opportunities. Many companies have already gone out of … [Read more...] about New Trends in Video Conferencing and What They Mean for Your Business
