Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Self-discipline, a well-equipped dedicated workplace and good communication are some of the must-haves when you work from home
Last week I asked "Is it Time to Telework?" The answer for many busy Northern Virginian's, the answer is an emphatic 'Yes!' Whether you are a pioneer in your office and others are counting on your success or you want to ensure that you remain a valued part of your team, the proper preparation, commitment to daily productivity and continued communication with the home office are essential to your success. Prepare your space Make sure you have a safe workspace that provides privacy and is free from distractions. A laptop in the living room may lead to the temptations of television or a nap on a comfy sofa. When we set up our living rooms we are thinking relaxation not productivity. You want a well lit space with room for your materials. You …
Sunday, July 10, 2011
After the decisions are made on whether to get a cell phone, the rules that follow and the financial responsibility for its use--does how you communicate with it make a difference in your relationship?
The New York Times' health blog, "The Well," published an article titled "What Cellphones Say About Parent-Teenage Relations". It discusses a new study conducted by a professor of human development from California State University in Monterey Bay, Robert S. Weisskirch. The study suggests that the types of communication via cell phone between parents and teens reflect the level of harmony or conflict in the relationship. Using a survey given to both parents and teens, it looked at who iniated the call, the purpose of the call and questions that are meant to gauge the self-esteem of both. The communication was characterized as either harmony, autonomy or conflict. The results measured in this study generally fell along the lines that …
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Ask any teacher, an email is the best way to start a conversation.
Notes and phone messages to teachers are fading as the preferred method of communication between parents and teachers. To balance everyone's busy schedules an email is the place to ask your child's teacher a question. Teacher's email addresses are available at the school's website or from your child's syllabus. A quick phone call to the school can get you that information as well. At back-to-school nights, you will be told over and over again that email is the best way to reach a teacher. This is especially with high school teachers who may have five classes of 25 students each and might be in a different classroom from period to period. Usually the teacher will request your email as well; make sure it is one you check often. You may …
GValiao
7:55 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
No problem. So glad I could help :) more ›