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Guest Post: Achieving Work/Life Balance: Here’s What You Need to Know

Working professionals are constantly aiming for the “holy grail” of the corporate lifestyle: achieving “work/life balance”. Experts argue back and forth about whether this balance truly exists or if it is a marketing ploy by wellness and corporate bodies to manipulate exhausted employees. Regardless of your opinions of work/life balance as a concept, all you need to know is how to improve your own sense of balance between your work and life. Perfection is elusive, but taking realistic actions to get closer to feeling your best energy levels will pay off in your personal and professional life. 

Know What You Want

One of the fastest ways to destroy your sense of work/life balance is to compare your own journey and lifestyle to someone else’s. You may not feel like you are missing out on time with your family until you see another parent getting more. You may feel like you have freedom in your job until you see someone else working from home. Comparison to others’ work/life experience is a damaging habit that can easily be broken. All you need to do is get crystal clear on what your ideal lifestyle looks like, and then avoid beating yourself up for anything outside of your vision. 

Get clear on what you want by:

  • Deciding what hours you’d love to spend at work and at home
  • Specifying which healthy habits are priorities for you
  • Learning how many hours of sleep are important to function
  • Deciding what a social life means to you 

Set Healthy Boundaries

Getting clear on the exact lifestyle you want prepares you to set healthy boundaries in order to achieve it. If you have been feeling overwhelmed about your work/life balance, there may be specific actions and conversations needed to change your situation. Be confident in these approaches rather than shying away because your lifestyle and energy levels will reward you for advocating for yourself. Learning about boundaries and practicing the conversations will help you be proactive in the future if your work/life balance is threatened. 

Examples of setting healthy boundaries include:

  • Asking your boss for mental health days or better hours
  • Communicating with your partner that they need to support you more
  • Saying “no” to events and obligations that damage your mental health
  • Asking friends to be flexible with activities to support your rest and wellbeing

Ask for Help When You Need It

Once you’ve established your ideal work/life relationship and practice setting healthy boundaries, you may realize you still need extra support. Mental and physical health play a huge role in your work/life balance including your energy levels, mood, relationships, sick days, and more. Being proactive about your mental and physical health can save you time and money in the long term as you navigate challenges that interfere with your work and personal life. By learning to ask for help when you need it, you set the tone for an interactive support system that can help you function rather than fall behind personally or professionally. 

Consider these resources to help protect your physical and mental health:

  • Licensed psychologist or therapist 
  • Holistic treatment centers for serious disorders or addictions
  • Support groups and organizations
  • Regular visits with your doctor
  • Check ins with your loved ones to ask for support 

Maximize Your Time and Energy 

Learning how to maximize your time and energy is a skill that will allow you to do more in less time. Growing your productivity skills allows you to achieve more at work while also saving precious time to nurture your personal life. The more you can do to take care of yourself while staying competitive at work, the more sustainable your lifestyle will feel. Balance is less about staying busy and more about cutting corners to increase the time you spend doing what you want. Learning how to organize your tasks and time in a healthy way can also improve your mental health at work, giving you less stress to bring home at the end of a long day. 

Practice these productivity hacks to maximize your efforts:

  • Time batch so you can complete tasks uninterrupted
  • Delegate tasks that can be done by someone else 
  • Hire support for housekeeping or babysitting if you are able
  • Prepare your meals ahead of time for more time spent relaxing at home
  • Take your calls on a walk to include fitness into your work routine

Work/life balance is less about achieving an ideal and more about taking small actions that bring you more joy and relaxation. Feeling fulfilled and setting boundaries in work and life allow you the proper rest and mental health to thrive in both. Consider these ideas the next time you feel like your work/life relationship can use improvement, and remember that the best routine is simply the one you want. 

Author Bio: Patrick Bailey is a professional writer mainly in the fields of mental health, addiction, and living in recovery. He attempts to stay on top of the latest news in the addiction and the mental health world and enjoy writing about these topics to break the stigma associated with them. Follow him on Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+: @Pat_Bailey80; www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-bailey-writer; https://plus.google.com/112748498348796236865

Guest Post: 6 Ways Drones Can Help Your Real Estate Business

Marketing commercial spaces today is hard given the competition and the diminishing number of available properties in the area. Checking online listings are now considered the most viable option with the technology of the present age as you can do and get almost everything with just one click of a button. Today, most potential property buyers also start the hunt by doing a search online.

How do you make the most of your time and your client’s time? Here is where we come in. Invest in Drone Photography and Videography.

If you want to pick the perfect drone for your budget and preferences, I recommend you try this drone searching tool.

Where you can filter some of the most popular drones by range, price, camera and so on.

If you want to get into the action and want a quick choice, just go with the Mavic Air from DJI, a very complete drone for a reasonable price, considering the amazing quality of video it takes.

Here are six ways on how drones can help your real estate business: 

  1. Step up your game. Build your profile online by making an effort to stand out. Like we mentioned, competition is hard since most online listings generate the most leads. What will make your page better than the others? Something that they haven’t seen before. Take the time to produce aerial shots and video clips of properties you are selling so that people will be enticed to have a look. This is also helpful since most people appeal to pictures and videos nowadays rather than the boring narration of the listing.
  2.  Get a better view of the property. With drone shots, you can give your potential clients a full and better view of the property you’re selling. This works for perfectly huge houses and vast lands and estates. Not only will you give them a view of their potential land, but also give them a preview of what is in the perimeter.
  3. Easy on the budget photography. Aerial photography and videography used to be limited and expensive. With the arrival of drones, these have been made way cheaper and easier. You yourself can do it or you can have a licensed drone pilot to do it for you. It may cost you upfront but the return will be worth it.
  4. Take it personal. Drone photography and videography gives a personal touch when it comes to presenting your property to your potential clients. Give them a reason to stay on your page for a longer time browsing on the photos and videos that make them feel like they’re there.
  5. Give them a remote viewing and tour. Real estate agents are almost always on the go, but when a potential client asks about a property, it is imperative that you make the time to cater to them. With a ready profile of beautiful aerial photographs and video clips, you will be able to save not only each other’s time but also save on travel expenses among others.
  6. Drones are the future of Real Estate marketing. Before we had to make do with what we have. Long drives and limited resources (aka blurry and inaccurate GPS satellite photos), but now as drones come into business, everything will be as clear as a summer’s day.

These venture sure sounds exciting and fun but here are additional tips before we proceed, to avoid unnecessary fuss and possible lawsuits (yikes).

  • Ask for permission from the neighborhood first. While drones can be stable in flight, possible crashing can still occur due to several unforeseen circumstances. In line with this, it is better to as for permission first and let the people around you know about your project. Avoid crashing into private property, or worse into people!
  • Trust a professional. Make sure your drone pilot is licensed to fly (or just approved by the authorities). The Federal Aviation Administration back in August 2016 gave drone pilots some treat by loosening its restriction on the use of drones. Instead of getting a license form the FAA, you can just get a remote pilot certificate that costs about $150. Also, drones are now approved for commercial use.
  • Get a permit. Like I said, if anything happens, just keep it handy. Present it to the authorities since different states have different set of rules and regulations when it comes to flying drones of properties.

With all these said and done, still, nothing beats seeing the property with your own eyes and getting a feel of it for yourself. Best consider these tips for reference and start growing your business today.

 

 

The author of dronesgator.com, where you can find drone comparisons, buyer guides and even an useful drone searching tool. A part-time drone reviewer and enthusiast on youtube under the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/dronesgator. 

Guest Post: Start-up and Stand-out: How to Create Consumer Interest in Your New Business

Heading a business can be a pretty daunting thing. It can be especially daunting for people who are new to the whole concept. If you want to give your brand new business a fighting chance, your first step needs to be to work hard on establishing interest among consumers. There are a various smart techniques that can help you in a big way.

Hire a Reputable Digital Marketing Agency

It’s critical to put together a digital marketing campaign that can get people thinking about your business. You need to make people aware of your business in the first place. Digital marketing professionals can help you with all different facets of spreading the word about your company. They can help you get press in the newspaper. They can help you get mentions in blogs that relate to your specific industry, too.

Create an Effective Website

A strong and contemporary website can encourage people to pay close attention to your up-and-coming business. You should recruit a capable website designer and website developer to put together your presence. Collaborate with your designer and developer to figure out exactly what your site needs as well. Creating engaging and relevant content is a superb way to start. Think about everything from an exhaustive blog, to rock-solid graphics. The more impressive your website design is, the easier it will be for people to remember your business and its offerings.

Concentrate on Text Messages

Thinking outside the box can do a lot for businesses that want to move ahead. A digital marketing campaign can zero in on tried and tested techniques. You should also think about more innovative options. Utilizing a prominent text messaging service for small business use is a great way help yourself. Text message communications can be terrific for businesses that want to promote themselves and their brand to new customers. People nowadays spend so much time utilizing and thinking about their mobile devices.

Try out Social Media

Familiarizing yourself with social media can be helpful. Learn the ins and outs of Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. The better you grasp social media use, the easier it will be for you to promote your business’ existence, service, and products for a long while. Speaking with digital marketing professionals can give you a lot insight. It’s critical to learn about suitable message posting times, contest possibilities, and so much more.

Consumer interest means everything in the competitive business world. If you want to give your business an edge, you need to explore any and all of your openings. Digital marketing should be one of your first steps.

Bio: Rachelle Wilber is a freelance writer living in the San Diego, California area. She graduated from San Diego State University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Media Studies. She tries to find an interest in all topics and themes, which prompts her writing. When she isn’t on her porch writing in the sun, you can find her shopping, at the beach, or at the gym. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook: @RachelleWilber; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009221637700

#BetterCallPaul – Deucey Award Winners 2019

The winners of the 7th Annual Deucey Awards have been announced.
They are:

Most Informational: It’s a Breast Thing
Most Inspirational: Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
Most Entertaining: Arts Council of Greater Lansing
Best Video of the Year: child and Family Charities

Thanks to all who participated! We appreciate the support!

#BetterCallPaul- Meet Nick Couture

Nick Couture is a new member of the Unodeuce family as a video associate. His primary job is to assist Paul in production. He’s also a coach for the interns.

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#BetterCallPaul – Video Killed the SEO Star Webinar

On February 26, 2019 at 12:15PM our own Paul J Schmidt in collaboration with Jesse Flores of SuperWebPros will be hosting a webinar on how to better use video within your business. They will cover the topics of video trends, keyword research in Google and YouTube as well as the3 best ways to approach video using tools that are in your grasp.

Seating is limited to only 100 so, sign up today! At this link:
https://cf.superwebpros.com/webinar-registration

Guest Post: Facts about Social Media Habits of Each Generation

With gadgets advancing further and internet connection not getting any slower, it’s only a matter of time before more than half of the world’s population is plugged and logged in on their social media accounts.

The estimated number of social media users today is at 3.19 billion, encompassing the baby boomer generation to the younger Gen Z. Here are some nifty facts about each generation’s social media use:

  • 93% of baby boomers open Facebook daily, spending 11+ hours a week on it
  • 80% of Gen X have Facebook and Twitter accounts; they spend more time on social media than millennials
  • 70% of millennials prefer Facebook over YouTube
  • Gen Z prefer Instagram over Facebook and Snapchat

Aside from being a tool for users in connecting with loved ones and being a platform where they can share their thoughts, social media can also be utilized by organizations to reach an audience. This infographic featuring crucial social media statistics can help businesses understand their target audience and leverage social media to communicate with them effectively.

 

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