It's no secret that the app economy is huge. And now we are beginnig to see signs of the next evolution in the app economy being PC apps.
Truly, "apps" is just short for applications so we always had those on our computers. The mobile generation of apps that came along with the smartphone boom (largely fueled by the iPhone) enabled us to carry around modular bits of data. Mobile apps are small and connect us directly to a product, service and even entertainment. We'e always had apps on our PC, the mobile industry just made the apps smarter and smaller.
There's just one more problem with PC apps: they are a bear to manage. You have to go to the start menu and if the app isn't one you used frequently enough to be in the main start menu, you have to search for the app in a larger list. Unless you keep everything on your desktop--which can become a cluttered CPU eyesore--you'd be surprised at the amount of time, just looking for the right app can suck up.
Enter Smish, a free software download that will "smish" together all your PC apps in one place. It's effectively streamlines and integrates your desktop and internet functions and provides a platform for managing the increasing amount of content and tools.
So all those great apps meant to make your life easier? Smish is the app to manage your apps. Check out this short video and sign up to be notified for the beta launch of Smish.
Are you one of the few who are into using an alarm clock to wake up early?
Many are annoyed by alarm clocks, particularly those with common electronic sounds. Who won't get annoyed? The alarm clock's sounds usually signifies having to leave the la-la land to get back to work-work land.
There are some suggestions that one should wake up in a sound that's more calming than annoying as that of an ordinary alarm clock. Others, like me, who are used to rural lifestyle prefer the sound of a rooster crowing. But what if you're in the city where there are no roosters to help you wake up to a more refreshingly calm morning? With the help of the Internet technology, the KukuKlok online alarm clock can be our best bet.
It has three alarm clock sound options - the classic clock, electronic clock sound, the slayer guitar and of course, the cockerel sound.
One more good thing about this online alarm clock is that your computer don't have to be always online to make it work. With or without Internet connection, as long as the clock has been loaded it will still do its job.
Really, most of the time, like any motivation method, it's only in the mind. So it's important to learn how to psyche yourself to get out of the bad mood. Think of things that make Mondays more likeable. What does Monday signify aside from piles of paperwork to do and meetings to attend? How about thinking of Monday as another chance to make your career more fruitful. I know this might sound too corny to some, but it works for me.
Okay, now about the dark tip on how to beat Monday blues...
What are your plans this Sunday? Going to a spa? Treating your family to a nice and fancy dinner? Planning for your meeting on Monday? What?!
I get it. You only want everything to go smoothly at work for next week. So here are some links that might be, hopefullly, of help to your meeting planning.
Jazz up your meetings with some sound effects - AppScout has some suggestions.
Get your productivity and creativity flowing - FreelanceSwitch shows us how.
It's inspiring to see offices that are conducive to productivity. Aside from appliances and office furniture designed to help make our workplace a better place aesthetically and functionally, there are some small items that can also give us a kick in the you know and get things done. One of the most popular office items that many employers use in putting workers in a good mood are framed motivational quotes.
As a part of my get inspired to get organized offices feature, don't you think it would also be great to feature these pictures of offices with motivational quotes in frames?
Here's the first one - a calming motivational quote on a craft room's (I think) white wall, courtesy of sarahleeab.
Do you also have one in your office? Care to share the inspirational quote you got there? Or do you have an picture of your office with it shown?
For all of 'us' snooze button hitters, there's more reason for you to get 'our' sleepy heads off that pillow and head for the shower on Monday mornings. Being late is one of the top reasons why people get fired from work. It's also a criterion for employers to determine whether or not you're ripe for a promotion. So when it's time to get to work, know that it really IS time to get to work. Here are the top 5 proven ways you can get to work early… or at least on time: Organize the night before. Work can get very tiresome and at the end of the day, the only thing you probably want to do is get through dinner without choking on your steak or have a good night's sleep. However, there are a few stuff you might want to take care of for the next day just before you get to bed.
Still in the subject of ergonomics, there's this one device that promises a better sitting position, and hopefully towards an improved working condition for the disabled. Called Movement Lock, this is an inflatable ring (not the one that makes funny noises) that locks chairs with wheels to stop them from sliding when a disabled worker transfers from a chair to another. Stephen Hobday, a known inventor of ergonomic keyboards is the brainchild behind this tool.
Although it looks like a small UFO that's landed, it might be of great help for our co-workers with special needs, even our elderlies who still can't get enough of office work.
Ergonomics refers to the study of the interaction of humans and machines. In short, it focuses on men and their workplaces, particularly how the workplaceinteraction.jpg manifests safety, comfort, and ease for the employees at work.
By encouraging ergonomics, this means that you have to make it a point that your workstation suits your needs and allows you to work properly. If you work with a computer, begin by checking the distance of the computer screen to your eye. It should be between 24-36 inches. Check if the eye level of the screen suits your sight. Make sure that your chair does not promote back pains or improper posture. Also, ensure that you are not exposed to any chemical that may cause sickness, impaired senses, or fatality. Aim for a work area that allows you to work efficiently, and if present circumstances do not fit your preferences, ask for company assistance.z
Do you want to put an end to being bored with your daily job routine, hating your bosses, cursing your dull workstation, and blaming it all on the company? If that’s the case then, alas, your dreary days are over. All you have to do is to recognize that the power to change your job situation lies within your hands. As one of the prime foundations of your company’s growth, the employees can make their own office a better place to work with. You just need to realize that you are the catalyst for productivity at your own office, and all you have to do is to start working at PEACE.
Promote Planning. Plans are the blueprint of your future. If you don’t make plans, you will probably end up nowhere. Working without planning is like traveling without a map and without a destination. Thus, if you want to make sure that you will have real accomplishments...
You need to get into good working habits if you want to be able to make money while staying at home. Here are seven work habits of the self-employed that you should make note of as you start your self-employed odyssey to financial freedom.
1. Stick to a Corporate Mentality. The problem with many people who work at home or are self-employed is that they are hung up on the idea of being their own bosses and therefore forget that they need to work. They often fall out of the rigid, but still productive corporate structure by not keeping to a schedule, or by spending too much free time. If you are working at home, think as though you were still at the office. Success begins with the right mindset, so don’t scrimp on being a corporate person even if you are working in a home office.
2. Don’t be Afraid to Accept Help When It’s Offered – and Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for It When You Know You’re Out of Your League! Many people go into self employment because of problems or circumstances at home. For instance, many mothers still want to make money even while they are at home taking care of their children. They may not be going to the office every day, but they can still juggle family life and work without leaving their homes.
The problem with this is that it can be difficult for first-time moms or moms with many kids to keep on juggling family life and work without one of the two collapsing. If you area stay-at-home mom or dad with kids to take care of, and with a self-employment scheme that you still have to work out, don’t hesitate to hire a babysitter when you feel that you’re over your head and getting too much work on your hands already. The idea is that you should be happy in your home environment, not getting mad over both your accounts and Junior spilling his milk all over the kitchen floor.
3. Have a Schedule. True, this sounds very rigid and boring, but if you have a definite time for waking up, doing work, eating meals, and going to bed, you will not suffer from long hours of guiltily playing games, or overextended work hours. Remember, you need to have a corporate mentality, so don’t think that your time is all your own: you need to set boundaries on when you should work and when you should stop.
4. All the Same, Don’t Forget to Get Out and Smell the Flowers – Literally. Being self-employed can often mean long hours spent at your work desk, in the same way that being employed by a corporation can mean long hours spent in your cubicle. Don’t waste your life away: have Alone Time for yourself, and force yourself to get out of the house. Take a hike, drive to the grocery store, or just walk around your neighborhood. You need to clear your head once in a while, or you’ll go nuts with too much work.
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