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Sustainability is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days. It means something different to everyone, but the general idea is to reduce your use of resources to lessen your environmental impact.  The good news is that there are tons of ways in which you can live a more sustainable lifestyle, including reducing waste and investing in products made from renewable and sustainably-harvested materials.  Here are a few simple ways you can live a more sustainable lifestyle: Reduce your food waste. Food is expensive, and it can be a real bummer to throw away good food you've already paid for. If you are fortunate enough to live in an area where you have access to garbage disposals, use...

Have you ever dreamt of being your own boss, of choosing where and how you spend your time? As long as you have the right mindset, strong dedication, perseverance, and a vision for the future, putting up your business or venturing into a new career path is not only possible but very achievable as well!  In this article, Harmoni's marketing consultant, Camille Thiebaut, shared how she finally said goodbye to the corporate world and became the boss herself. Camille’s story might inspire you to reach for your goals and work hard to achieve them. You may not know, but it could be your most exciting quest yet! What are some of your daily habits? I’m a pretty active person. I...

Does back pain often bother you when you’re working on your desk? For speech coach Maria Tecce, the pain was bordering on incapacitating. Find out how her Harmoni Standing Desk has changed her work days for the better!  Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I'm a Public Speaking & Voice Coach, Actor, Singer who helps speakers own their voice, own their story, and own the room. Q: Can you tell us about your coaching career? I coach CEOs and entrepreneurs in public speaking skills, so that's using body language, vocal presence, and crafting their words to give impactful, powerful, stunning speeches and presentations. Q: Who are your usual mentees?  I coach business professionals, speakers, writers, and...

Can't wait for the weekend after you’ve finished up a big project, had some tough decisions at work? If you find yourself hurtling through the week like there's no tomorrow, it looks like it's about time you took some time for yourself to learn how to relax after work. Keep on scrolling to find out how you can destress after a long and busy week in the office. Make time for yourself. Schedule time for yourself. Make an appointment with yourself—literally. If it's on your calendar, you're more likely to do it, and it's an important commitment you shouldn't break or postpone. There are several ways to make time for yourself, depending on what your schedule looks like: If you...

Boundaries are an integral part of work. Without addressing gray areas and establishing clear expectations, we’re setting ourselves up for anxiety, demotivation, lack of growth, and even failure. As employees, it’s only healthy that we know where lines are drawn when it comes to things that should be of concern to us. This way, our priorities are straight and, let’s face it, our conscience is clear! As ideal as it sounds, when we become the catch basin of all additional work and work-related issues, we end up not only physically exhausted, but mentally as well.  How do we manage expectations from us at work? Communicate with your boss. When it comes to priority-setting, it’s  important that you and your boss...

Being surrounded by friends and family is always enjoyable, but there is unique enjoyment found in some quality alone time. Whether it’s binge-watching a Netflix show or going out to do some shopping, the occasional me and only me time almost feels like a must, especially after a stressful week. So while there can be a negative predisposition when it comes to distancing ourselves from others, being by ourselves doesn’t necessarily mean we’re lonely.  According to Sarah Adler, PsyD,  "Being alone is actually just a state; it means that you are not with other people. Loneliness is an emotion, which describes a feeling of sadness attributed to not having connection." It’s true that the desire to be alone and having...