FUN FACT FRIDAY! Did you know that you can die from a toothpick? Choking on toothpicks kill as many people every year as sharks do.
MOTIVATION MONDAY! Productivity Tip of the Week – Make a passion diagram. By creating a passion diagram, you create a visual representation of what you love to do, what you do at work, and the places in which the two might intersect. If you're not happy with the intersection—or if there is no intersection at all—find ways to infuse your job with more of what you love. By doing this you will be more motivated at your workplace because it will be more in tune with things you love. Try it out this week!
FUN FACT FRIDAY! Did you know that radium is known to cause cancer? Before radium was known to cause cancer, it was thought to have healing qualities. The public was so oblivious to its dangers that it was put in water, chocolate, and even suppositories.
Have you integrated rail shipments into your supply chain? Check out this article below about the chemical industry moving towards rail movements more and more. https://www.railwaygazette.com/freight/making-it-easier-for-the-chemical-industry-to-shift-to-rail/57367.article
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Making it easier for the chemical industry to shift to rail
MOTIVATION MONDAY! Productivity Tip of the Week – Have a steady supply of water. Many like to drink coffee throughout the day when really having a constant supply of water to sip as you work is vital to keeping a clear head and maintaining your motivation. The additional clarity that you can gain by just making sure that your body isn’t dehydrated will help you stay levelheaded, free from distractions, and most of all motivated to continue with your day! Try it out this week!
FUN FACT FRIDAY! Did you know a human produces enough saliva throughout their life to fill two swimming pools? Talk about gross!
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MOTIVATION MONDAY! Productivity Tip of the Week – Tune into your favorite playlist. Music may come as a distraction but if used right it can be a real motivator. If you are feeling down, turn on some jams to put yourself into a better mindset and get motivated to tackle your day!
FUN FACT FRIDAY! Did you know that woodpeckers can’t make noise? Woodpeckers have no vocal cords and can’t communicate or even make a sound in any way other than pecking!
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Let us all join hands in thanking the Indigenous people who have made tremendous contributions to our country! Let us be more just and tolerant as a country in the coming years. Here is to a brilliant People’s Day.
MOTIVATION MONDAY! Productivity Tip of the Week – Get outside. One of the most underrated motivational tricks is simply taking a walk. A 2017 study found that a brief walk up the stairs was more energizing than 50 milligrams of caffeine. So use that as a way to motivate yourself.
With many children attending virtual or hybrid schooling this year, making sure they are engaged is as crucial as ever. What a great way to engage your littles and celebrate National STEM Day! Check out the article below for ideas! https://www.waterford.org/resources/national-stem-day-activities/
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FUN FACT FRIDAY! Did you know your appendix might not be a useless organ after all? Research suggests it might play a role in the immune system as a secondary defensive organ, acting as a “safe house” for helpful gut bacteria.
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MOTIVATION MONDAY! Productivity Tip of the Week – Wear your favorite outfit. When you’re stressed or anxious, or just far from the put-together person you’d like to be, clothes and accessories can make a big difference. Whether it’s a shirt you absolutely love or a dress you feel super confident in, that little burst of visible positivity may give you the nudge you need. Try keeping a fun accessory, like a watch, scarf, or bracelet, at work to put on when you start to feel bad in the middle of the day so you can get a little burst of confidence and motivation. Try it out this week!
"Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it's about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves." - Elvis Duran
FUN FACT FRIDAY! Did you know pugs’ flat faces are the result of a genetic mutation? Their features have been strongly linked to a gene variant called SMOC2.
Did you know that groundhogs really can predict the end of winter? Since groundhogs hibernate every winter, the fact that he doesn’t leave his hideaway is a natural sign of spring to come! Happy Groundhog's Day!
MOTIVATION MONDAY! Productivity Tip – Practice Regulating your Emotions. It is not uncommon to put off tasks that stir up negative emotions. In these cases, the lack of motivation stems from your desire to avoid discomfort. Acknowledging the emotion might make it feel less scary. Remind yourself that you can handle feeling uncomfortable. To create the feeling of motivation remind yourself how good you will feel once the task is completed. Try it out this week!
FUN FACT FRIDAY! Did you know that not all the letters in the alphabet are used in the periodic table? The letters J and Q don’t appear anywhere on the periodic table.
MOTIVATION MONDAY! Productivity Tip – Challenge Yourself. Challenging yourself is a great way to motivate yourself! For example, you might try to write a certain amount of words in 30 minutes. Once you see how many words you write in 30 minutes, you might try beating that during the next 30-minute time slot. It may motivate you to find more efficient ways to work or try new things. Try it out this week!
FUN FACT FRIDAY! Did you know that Hawaii will eventually collide with Japan? Hawaii is moving towards Japan at the speed of 10cm a year. This is because they are on different tectonic plates.
Have you noticed an increase in freight costs? This article may give you more insight into what could be coming. http://ow.ly/E1Uz50DcAox
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Surging Shipping Rates Pose New Headwind for the Global Economy
