If you find yourself asking this question frequently, it's time to change upyour system. Most of the time, the simplest solutions work best.

Make your vacation less stressful by preparing ahead of time. Be sure the house is picked up and the kitchen and bathrooms are clean before you leave, so you won’t come home to a list of chores. Ask friend to check your mail, get someone to take care of your pets, and even hire yard work to be done while you’re away. All of these things will help you relax more while you’re away from home and breathe easier when you get back.

April is Workplace Conflict Month - and no, that doesn't mean that it's time to go start the fight with the loud eater in the cubicle next door. There's a big difference between constructive conflict, or an honest, respectful meeting of ideas, and destructive conflict, where the personal realm taints workplace relationships.

Here are some tips for dealing with the natural conflicts in the workplace:

If we’re honest, most of us will admit we can’t make it in business alone. We rely on others to keep things flowing so we can focus on our areas of expertise. Without help, we’d sink. Wednesday, April 24^th is Administrative Professionals’ Day. Don’t forget to recognize the professionals who keep you going each day.

Who says spring-cleaning should stop when summer arrives? This spring, set up a great system for keeping your spaces clean. For your messiest spaces, like your kitchen and bathroom, store the appropriate cleaners nearby. Then when you see a mess, you won’t have to cross your house twice to clean it up. Maintaining a clean home is so much easier than waiting for the mess to pile up and facing it down. 

Your body has its own schedule – maybe you prefer waking up with the sun, or maybe you usually burn the midnight oil.

Health and safety are precious commodities. As you start your spring cleaning, promote both by checking the batteries in your smoke detectors and cleaning out your medicine cabinet. Fire safety is incredibly important – once you’ve replaced the batteries, set off a surprise test for your family members and make sure that they can hear the alarm while they’re sleeping.

During the holidays, all sorts of cards and good wishes come from distant friends and family, giving reminders of old times and updates on the latest events.