When I decided to revisit my 52-Week Decluttering Challenge this year, I knew it was just a matter of time before I’d find something that would inspire me to reprise the Clutter Tales series. It took a few weeks into the year, but then I discovered my old blue suede bowling shoes. They brought back a lot of memories, but it was time to let them go.
Decluttering challenge – Week 9 – Desktop clutter
The second Tuesday of March is Organize Your Home Office Day. I don’t know about you, but my home office always seems to be in need of a clean-up. This week in the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge, we’ll take a break from closet decluttering and clean up and organize our desktop clutter.
Throwback Thursday – Workplace fun ideas to brighten up 2024
As I reviewed my blog stats at the end of 2023, the post at the top of the list surprised me. I first published my list of easy workplace fun ideas in 2022, but it accounted for 40% of my blog views in 2023. This tells me many workplaces are in dire need of some fun, so I’m bringing back that post for the first Throwback Thursday post of the new year.
The Sunday Spark – Make 2024 the year of more fun at work
After looking at my blog stats for this year, I’ve decided we need to make 2024 the year of more fun at work. Find out why in week 46 of The Sunday Spark. Also this week: reasons to buy local Christmas trees, sustainable tire options, and low-waste gift wrap.
Throwback Thursday – Why you need to be a lifelong learner
Those who know me well will tell you I’m an avid lifelong learner. This week, for Throwback Thursday, I bring back a post from 2020 about my lifelong learning journey.
Throwback Thursday – Skilled trades offer high job satisfaction
At a time when we hear about quiet quitting and labour shortages, you might be surprised at which career choice has the highest job satisfaction among young people. This week on Throwback Thursday, I bring back a post from 2021 that looks at reasons why careers in skilled trades are an excellent choice for young people of all academic abilities.
The Sunday Spark – Life’s full of beginnings and endings
Do you see retirement as an ending or a beginning? What about college graduation? As my daughter started her first full-time job, this week I’ve been pondering life transitions, and beginnings and endings.
Also in week 19 of The Sunday Spark: bricks made from sugarcane, how mindset can increase longevity, celebrating the aged, and eco-friendly gift wrap.
The Sunday Spark – Women in trades face uphill battle
A few days ago, a headline about sexism in skilled trades caught my eye. A couple of days later, my daughter graduated from a pre-apprenticeship program at our local community college. In Week 17 of The Sunday Spark, a look at how women in trades still face an uphill battle.
Also this week: Tokyo mandates solar panels on new home builds, LinkedIn QR codes, and simple and sustainable Mother’s Day gift ideas.
More than a boss – Qualities of great leaders
What’s the difference between a boss and a leader? We often use the terms interchangeably but there is a very big difference. Read on to learn why boss and leader are not synonyms. Plus, find out ten essential qualities every great leader should possess.
You need a best friend at work
Do you have a best friend at work? Why does that even matter? Today’s post is about the importance of work relationships. I’ll provide some tips for building good work relationships, and how you can maintain work connections in a remote or hybrid work environment.