By Yvonne Milosevic 2022 was yet another rollercoaster year for the inhabitants of our besieged planet. Working from home took its toll on many professionals. So, some of us went back to the office—at least in hybrid form. Even though tech had a banner year…
By Yvonne Milosevic Are you locked in a constant battle royale against procrastination? Well, you’re in good company. Psychology Today estimates that 20% of the population are chronic procrastinators. (Though we suspect actual numbers are much higher—especially among college students.) In the past, prevailing wisdom…
By Yvonne Milosevic Here at the Blacklight, we’ve shared strategies for improving your motivation a time or two. Today, we’re coming at this from a new angle: namely, that motivation is overrated. You read right—you can succeed even when you’re feeling utterly unenthusiastic. This isn’t to say you should abandon…
By Yvonne Milosevic We all know the benefits of having a gym buddy to keep you accountable for your #fitnessgoals. Have you considered trying a similar strategy to keep you from procrastinating at work? Known as body doubling, this is when you do your work…