Author: Matthew Valentine

We’re facing an unprecedented time for both individuals and organizations alike, a time that very well may help define an entire generation. Many are afraid they won’t be able to get enough done, with managing childcare, working from home with their spouse, and isolation from colleagues and the office environment in general. And while no…

The challenges we face today with the recent outbreak of COVID-19, or simply the “coronavirus”, aren’t unprecedented.  In fact, similar pandemics and epidemics have happened before. However, for most of us living today, we’ve never experienced anything like it before. The idea of having to stay home, away from our business, work, our favorite restaurant…

Am I using social too much?  Is my smartphone usage hurting me?  And what am I supposed to do about all these dang distractions, be it through pings on my smartphone, notifications on my desktop, or FOMO even when I don’t hear a notification go off?  These are questions many are asking, but few really know…

Is social media good or bad for us? Are there real positives of social media?  Or is social only hurting our ability to connect and promoting damaging ideals– from cyberbullying to the comparison trap– among other detriments? Smartphones and our other various devices aren’t good or bad by nature. However, it can’t be denied that…

Daily life is hectic and fast-paced. Enter podcasts. Ever since podcasts burst onto the scene less than a decade ago, they’ve become a favorite of busy parents and professionals driving to and from work and between errands. Podcasts can be super entertaining and highly informative, but they can also be incredibly valuable, particularly in helping…

She’s twelve.  For the past three years, you’ve had her carry a simple flip phone in case of emergencies. Now, that phone has said it’s final salute and it’s time to get a new one. But she doesn’t want the same one she had before.  “Lucy has an iPhone and it’s awesome. Mom, it’s not like…

Mindfulness tips can be found in abundance… but they’re not necessarily all that useful. Take a sec to run a Google search and you’ll be hit with a barrage of tips for mindfulness practice like: “Concentrate on your breath” “Smell the flowers” “Notice what you’re doing”, and even… “Meditate” It’s not that these tips are…

Do you ever feel like it’s impossible to stay focused? Whether that’s in your personal life: Spending time with family Reading a book Working on a passion project Sitting down to write something Or get a good workout in, all without checking your smartphone or turning on the T.V. Or at work: Finishing those reports…