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Are you a procrastinator? It happens to all of us at some point. Life is a continuous balancing act. Procrastination is not innately a bad thing – some evidence has shown delaying  choosing a course of action until the last minute might lead to better decisions. However it is clear that chronic procrastination can cause…

Company Traditions and Community You always want to be part of a team that works well together, but more importantly a team that feels more like a family. At iDEAL we take pride in our community and hold true to our values and mission. We found that centering our company around the community we serve…

Months ago there were cries from business leaders across the nation to end the $300 a week federal supplement for Unemployed Americans. There were millions of jobs that needed to be filled and it seemed logical that once the supplement aid stopped the jobs would quickly fill. It’s been three months since many states ended…

We like to think that those in leadership positions aspire to lead by inspiring and motivating their employees. Unfortunately, sometimes we lose sight of this goal.  If you are not constantly checking yourself you can easily stray and find yourself wearing the “Scary Boss Costume” long after Halloween has passed.  “Scary Bosses” can spook an entire…

Do you get enough sleep? The CDC recommends a sleep hygiene routine that includes a minimum of 8 hours of sleep.  Here’s why: We need sleep to consolidate and store memories, process emotional experiences, replenish glucose(that fuels our brain),and clear out beta-amyloid(the waste that builds up in Alzheimer’s patients and disrupts cognitive activity). Recent research…

Burnout can happen to anyone at any time.   Leaving you exhausted, empty and unable to cope with the demands of life, burnout makes it difficult to function in daily life. If you are experiencing burn out you may feel completely exhausted, begin to hate your job, and feel incapable of performing your job duties. So…

Leaders have been faced with many challenges throughout the pandemic and if we have learned anything it is that more change is to come.  Some of the most common challenges faced by leaders is the continutionation of enhanced safety protocols.  This includes the continuation and perhaps permanent shift into remote work. This drastic change created…

Ever struggle with just finding the motivation to get started? Have the feeling that you know what you should do, but just can’t seem to do it all? You’re not alone and there is nothing wrong with you.  You are more than capable, you’re not lazy or unmotivated, you just need to create positive habits.…

“Don’t tell me how talented you are, tell me how hard you work.” – Arthur Rubenstein So many times we hear others (or ourself) say that we will do our best work once we get the raise or promotion they are waiting for.  Wait, isn’t that backwards thinking? The thoughts that you will only give…

When was the last time you put any thought into the amount of time you spend at your workplace? The average person works at least 40 hours a week. That means nearly 2,100 hours are spent at work every year! Cumulatively we are spending more than half our waking hours in our work environment.  With…