Why Companies Should Allow Their Employees to Work from Home
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Evita of Evolving Beings
It seems that as technology expands forward, it is allowing more and more people the freedom to not be tied to a desk at their office any longer.
More and more people are either being approached by their company with an option to work remotely, such as from home, or are themselves suggesting the option to their company.
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Christmas is over, but the How to Kick Butt at Work and Be Happy Too teleseminar is coming soon
Everyone on my newsletter list is already privy to this information because I’m trying not to do the hard sell on this blog. I want this blog to be creative, relaxed and no pressure. The problem is that I do need to make money. I can’t live off of love.
Wish that I could. 
I can live off of your support. That’s why I’m letting you know about the How to Kick Butt at Work and Be Happy Too teleseminar now before the price goes up. I’ve done group teleseminars before with other bloggers, but this will be my first solo teleseminar. Meaning that I could charge more, but I want you to feel happy about the price too. My favorite group seminar was with Naomi of Ittybiz. She has such a wicked smart brain that together we knocked the listeners’ socks off. At least that’s what Naomi told me.
I’ve been studying work happiness techniques from Zappos (check out CEO interview), Google (my Google ebook), Southwest airlines (my post), and many other great minds for over two years. Yes this blog has been up and running for two years.
I know. I can’t believe it myself.
Well, I have all this wonderful knowledge that I want to share with you. It focuses on the three R’s:
- Reflection (Learn how to really listen to your needs so you can use your strengths at work)
- Relationships (Learn how to build great relationships to help you personally and professionally)
- Results (Learn how to reduce work stress and be productive)
In this seminar I will teach you intrapersonal skills (reflection) that will help you build great relationships.
These great relationships that will lead you to amazing results.
You are probably thinking, Karl, this sounds great, but I know everything that you are going to say. I read you blog religiously.
If you do read every word that I write then this teleseminar might not be for you, but if you are like most readers then you probably don’t have time to read each and every post. With over 300 posts, that’s a lot of information to filter through.
Well, it’s your lucky day. I’m going to teach you techniques that will help you understand your strengths, build better relationships, and create results that will wow the right people.
Right now it’s only $17. It will go up to $27 very soon. If you want updates on pricing, seminars, and other work happy happenings, then you should join my newsletter. I may not be as round and cute as Santa, but I can sure teach you How to Kick Butt at Work and Be Happy Too.
Check out the How to Kick Butt at Work and Be Happy Too Sales Page and learn a little more about how this seminar can help you survive the corporate jungle.
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January Theme of the Month – Relaxing With My Work
Two weeks ago I did a theme of the week: “More Listening, Less Talking.” It forced me to really listen to what people are saying to me instead of interrupting people before they are done.
My main weakness during that week was that I really wanted to help people finish their sentences because I knew the word that they were trying to use, but couldn’t quite get out.
It was actually a little painful.
I decided to let people have their say and I was amazed by the experience. I tried to open up to each word. It became a meditation. There were a couple of times when I was talking to my Uncle and a friend that I zoned out and I was doing a little too much feeling and not enough listening, but I quickly snapped back so they didn’t even notice.
I realize that the theme of the week is nice, but a couple of readers suggested that I do a monthly theme and break it into focused weeks. So that’s what I’m doing.
Here’s the outline that I’m using…
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Relax at Work
(Can’t see the video? Then try watching it at Work Happy Now - Relax at Work)
Have you ever been in a stressful situation and wondered how you can relax with your work? Many of us try to push to get stuff done only to feel stressed out and exhausted. In this video, I explain how I relax with my work and how you can too.
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Dealing With Dread
(Can’t see the video? Then try watching it at Work Happy Now - Dealing with Dread)
Dealing with dread is one of the hardest parts of working with a difficult project. Watch how I cope and use the dread to my advantage.
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Value In Effort
(Can’t see the video? Then try watching it at Work Happy Now – Value In Effort)
The value that you feel you are giving matters. That’s what this video discusses. I talk about connecting to your actions and how easy it is to stay motivated when you care.
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Use Your Time Off
(Can’t see the video? Then try watching it at Work Happy Now)
Your time off from work is probably underutilized. You may use it to run errands or tie up loose ends, but you should be using it for your mental and physical health. A stressed out you won’t be happy and productive at work if you aren’t in a balanced state.
This video post talks about the importance of using your time off to its full advantage.
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What is Your Perfect Work Schedule?
I asked my Twitter followers, “I love working 10-12 hour days with long breaks (30min – 1 hr) every couple of hours. What are your perfect working hours?” Two of my favorite responses were…
AndRam @workhappynow i work 10 to 2 pm. take a long lunch break and then back around 4 or 5 till 8 or 9…1:16 PM May 3rd from twhirl in reply to workhappynow
LilianChisca @workhappynow I use the 60/60/30 Formula I learned from @ebenpagan’s Wake Up Productive video trainings.12:29 PM May 3rd from TweetDeck in reply to workhappynow
He went on to explain:
LilianChisca @workhappynow That’s two 1 hour focused blocks of time (w/10 min break on the end for each) followed by a 30 min renewal.12:30 PM May 3rd from TweetDeck in reply to workhappynow
An Itch You Can’t Scratch
(Click here to view video at Work Happy Now)
We all have itches we can’t scratch. The question is…How do you deal with it? This video post discusses how to deal with your itch and figure out a way to indirectly scratch it, so you feel satisfied and ready to scratch that itch when the time is right.
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The Ultimate Procrastination Remedy
If I’m doing something hard, my brain wants to escape. My ADD kicks up a notch and before I realize it my focus has shifted and I’m doing something else.
I’ve figured out how to reduce my procrastination problem by 90%. I don’t want to give up that last 10% because I love day dreaming, doodling, and contemplating too much.
As I’m working, I have a “1 next thing” list. The task I’m working on and the thing that I will do next.
For example:
- Write “The Ultimate Procrastination Remedy” blog post.
What usually happens is I hit a small wall and my focus wants to shift to something easier. I’ll write this idea down (write an email response to Leo of Zen Habits), so I don’t forget it and I can get back to working on my present project.