Tag Archives: Habits

3 bad financial habits solopreneurs can’t afford

February 07, 2026 3 bad financial habits solopreneurs can’t afford

How inflation reshapes shopping habits and trust in private labels

Stable prices have consumers moving back toward quality and trust after several years of embracing less-expensive store brands. By Constantine von Hoffman January 9, 2026 As prices climb, shoppers aren’t just spending less—they’re spending differently. Nearly half are buying smaller quantities or trading down to lower-cost options, such as canned fruit instead … Continue reading How inflation reshapes shopping habits and trust in private labels →

9 Habits of The Best Conversationalists

Negotiation Skills

October 17, 2024 9 Habits of The Best Conversationalists Becoming a good conversationalist requires a varied set of skills in your communication toolbox. BY Stephanie Vozza Some people have the gift of gab and can talk to anyone about anything. And some people struggle to make small talk. What separates the two isn’t knowing what to … Continue reading 9 Habits of The Best Conversationalists →

Put your phone down: 3 steps to intentional, productive work habits

Productivity Techniques

May 19, 2024 Put your phone down: 3 steps to intentional, productive work habits It’s no secret we all dawdle too much on our smartphones. The founder of phone addiction app BePresent has some thoughts on reducing the time suck and getting back to deep work. BY Jack Winston The threats of social media are … Continue reading Put your phone down: 3 steps to intentional, productive work habits →

These are the best apps for building good habits

Habits

May 27, 2024 These are the best apps for building good habits These simple, useful tools can help you revive a good habit or two. BY Jeremy Caplan This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here. Most New Year’s resolutions are buried by now. … Continue reading These are the best apps for building good habits →

This is the dark side of having too many habits

Habits

May 23, 2024 This is the dark side of having too many habits If you want to be happy in the long term, you may need to think more critically about your daily habits. BY Stephanie Vozza Habits are the building blocks of productivity. They help you move through your day effortlessly, accomplishing what you want … Continue reading This is the dark side of having too many habits →

6 habits of instantly likable people

Habits

April 11, 2024 6 habits of instantly likable people Some folks have qualities that draw others to them. Here are some habits they practice. BY Gwen Moran Have you ever met someone and liked them immediately? Not in a romantic way, but in a connected, warm, “gosh, I’d love to have coffee with that person” way? … Continue reading 6 habits of instantly likable people →

Political polarization reflected in voters’ shopping, media habits

Shopping Campaigns

As November elections approach, here’s where Democrats, Republicans and Independents are shopping and getting their news. Chris Wood on March 8, 2024 Marketers are engaging very different consumers depending on their political affiliation. How consumers vote informs several other behaviors, including where they shop and how they consume media. And the distinction isn’t only between … Continue reading Political polarization reflected in voters’ shopping, media habits →

3 habits of top performers at work

Productive People

By Art Markman February 09, 2024 Think about the colleagues you really admire. They have that amazing ability to get things done while also making their team perform better. If you aspire to be more like them, what are some of the key habits you need to develop? Finding the right priorities At any … Continue reading 3 habits of top performers at work →

3 habits the most successful communicators share (and how you can easily get them)

Communication Skills

By Vanessa Wasche January 11, 2024 The term “emotional fitness” has been buzzing around for a while, but what if we applied this thinking to our communication and public speaking skills? All too often we will watch a video, read, a book or attend a training on communication and think, “Those are great tips! I need to do that more!” … Continue reading 3 habits the most successful communicators share (and how you can easily get them) →