SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR TIME CHALLENGES

When Is the Best Time to Work Out?

By Helene Segura | September 6, 2018 |

Are you wondering when is the best time to work out? This is usually a New Year’s Resolutions question. Folks ask this at the beginning of the year, then attempt to make a lot of changes at once, and then they fail. But if you’re asking this question at a different time of year, then…

Review of Varidesk Height Adjustable Standing Desk

By Helene Segura | August 30, 2018 |

Three months ago, I shared advice about how to choose a height adjustable standing desk. I compiled all of that information because not only was I being frequently asked about which standing desk is best, but I’d also decided to make the leap and purchase one. I spent a couple of hours researching reviews and…

Are your long work hours causing Vitamin D deficiency?

By Helene Segura | August 23, 2018 |

Were you aware that working your tail off indoors all day long can lead to Vitamin D deficiency? I was shocked when my doctor told me that I was severely Vitamin D deficient. The average level is above 50. Everyone should be above 30. My level was below 20! I eat healthy and walk every…

Cyber Security – Are you protected against an email virus that can destroy your system?

By Helene Segura | August 16, 2018 |

Here’s important cyber security news from Bryce Austin of TCE Strategy about a dangerous email virus that can make your IT crumble: “This month it is time to get a little further in the cybersecurity weeds than usual, because it’s important. The PGA was hit last week. A county in Alaska was hit the week…

Recharging Our Productivity – What to Do in Porto, Portugal

By Helene Segura | August 9, 2018 |

One way of recharging the mind, body and soul (which increases your productivity!) is to take a break from your “regular life” and visit a place that’s completely different from your norm. That place for us in June of 2018 was Porto, Portugal. If Porto is the starting point for your trip, you can fly…

Movies and Books about Spain

By Helene Segura | August 7, 2018 |

When we watch movies or documentaries, sometimes they spur my husband and me to put a destination on our travel bucket list. Such was the case when we watched a documentary about running with the bulls in Pamplona. We eventually decided to forego the risk of getting gored by large livestock, but we still wanted…

Favorite Top Shelf Margarita Recipe – Judy 25’s

By Helene Segura | August 2, 2018 |

One of the keys to staying productive is to relax and recharge. One of my favorite ways to do this on a Saturday afternoon in the summer (or spring or fall) is to sip on my favorite top shelf margarita recipe, Judy 25’s. If you’re interested in trying out this method on any day in…

Movies and Books about Portugal

By Helene Segura | July 31, 2018 |

When we watch movies or documentaries, sometimes they spur my husband and me to put a destination on our travel bucket list. Such was the case when watched the Portugal episode of Anthony Bourdain’s show, No Reservations, back in 2013. It took us awhile, but we finally made it to Portugal in 2018. Once we…

What “Little Beirut” Taught Us About Priorities

By Helene Segura | July 26, 2018 |

A friend of ours invited us over to his house for a 4th of July barbecue and the neighborhood’s fireworks show, which we’d be able to see from the comfort and privacy of his backyard. He’s a terrific griller, and he also has some of the most comfortable patio furniture I’ve ever plopped down on,…

Choosing Travel Clothes for Your Vacation

By Helene Segura | July 19, 2018 |

Taking a break from life is an important part of staying productive, but if you don’t wear the right travel clothes on your big get-away, discomfort and frustration might take all of the joy out of your vacation. If you’re like me and you have a hard time finding clothes that are of good quality,…

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