I'm not sure what comes to your mind when you hear the word "professional," but you know what comes to mine? Nothing. Well, more like anything and everything that is nothing but boring. You know, white-bread, blah, etc. Yet as working adults, it's a trait we're expected to mimic. We're supposed to be professional in the way we act, the way we communicate, the way we dress ... Because we're professionals and that's how the real ones do it.

We're straying away from our normal content about social media, business, etc. and focusing on our #1 VIP: You. Giving it all for your business is great, but if you aren't taking care of yourself, your work will surely reflect that. So we're here to share a few hints on how to destress and declutter that smart little brain of yours. Because nothing's better than a refreshed mind.

It’s holiday season! A time of cheer, joy, and good wishes. But even the jolliest person can get a little overwhelmed by the Yuletide whirlwind. Between end-of-year deadlines, family coming to town, and holiday shopping, stress can get the best of you. So here are 5 tips on dealing with the holiday juggle like a pro.

1. Remember: One thing at a time.

Think of everything you have to do and imagine having to get it all done today. Overwhelming, right? Here’s a better approach: Focus on one thing at a time. Write down your tasks in order of importance and then break it up into daily to-do lists. Pro tip: keep daily-to-do lists short. Only jot down what you can realistically complete.

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We all feel a little uninspired sometimes, and that’s OK. (Side note: Why do we always seem to lack creativity when we need it most, like when a super important deadline is a few hours away?) Lots of people think creativity strikes at random, but here’s the truth: Your creative spirit is always with you, it’s just waiting for a little push. So if you’re in an inspiration rut, here are five tips to inspire your inner creative to step up to the plate.

When you’re overwhelmed by all the to-dos on your list, forget about working harder  —  it’s all about working smarter. That’s where productivity apps come in. They help you manage everything from huge projects and deadlines, to little everyday things that just need to get done. Here are five apps we’ve found that can make your day-to-day a little bit easier.

Forget about dishing out hundreds of dollars for a life coach. Because FACT: Your dog is the best one around. We’ve learned a lot from our K-9 buds over the years — it would be hard to find a human who’s better at naps, and where can you find a better example of how to make a big mess simply by drinking water? And even if you’re not a dog lover (shout out to cats), there are still a few things man’s/woman’s best friend can teach you about being cool in business and life. Here are some of the things we’ve learned from our dogs.

Get excited.

One thing dogs are the absolute best at: showing enthusiasm. Take a cue from your pet and get excited about work/...

An internship can lead to some tremendous opportunities. Not only does it give an intern the chance to gain firsthand industry knowledge, but they can learn a lot about their strengths and weaknesses, what they like and what they absolutely don’t. Sure, a great intern can boost your productivity, but they’ll give you some things that are even more valuable: a fresh perspective and the opportunity to inspire a career. If your company is establishing an internship program, here’s some advice to help your intern get the most out of the experience.

We’ve all been there. We have a super important thing that absolutely needs to get done/needed to get done like, yesterday. But for whatever reason, it’s just not happening. And then it hits you: GUILT. All good procrastinators know it goes hand in hand with putting off what you need to do. But that’s not always how this whole procrastination thing needs to go down. Next time you’d rather do just about anything than do the thing, remember these six ways to make your time spent procrastinating really productive.