Nap-pu-cino?

When, Where & How is the Best Time to Nap?

A Nap is a Great Idea 

(scientifically speaking, studies have shown)

When I heard Daniel Pink's interview on the Rachel Ray Show here is what I gained from his talk:

1. Best nap time usually 2-3pm (6-7 hrs after you wake-up)

2. Find a comfortable spot- chair, lounger, bed

3. Set your alarm for 25 min.

4. Use earplugs, music or white noise to drown out sounds

5. Wear an eye mask to block out light

6. Drink coffee? What? 

(He puts ice cubes in his in-order to gulp it down)

7. Within 10 minutes he is asleep

8. 15 minutes of a good nap

9. The coffee he drank starts kicking in after 25 min. 

(Right, when he wakes up from his nap.

Wouldn't it be great if everyone was given a 25 min. nap break if improve their productivity?



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Which do you prefer?

Coffee, Tea, Smoothie or Soda in the Morning?

A fun fact about each:

Coffee: After coffee beans are decaffeinated, several coffee manufacturers sell the caffeine to soda and pharmaceutical companies.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/69146/16-quick-coffee-facts-national-coffee-day

Tea: You are less likely to get a “caffeine crash” when you drink tea (as opposed to soda or coffee)

https://www.romantichomes.com/entertain/hosting-hints/10-fun-facts-about-tea/

Smoothie: Builds muscle and improves athletic performance. 

https://www.healthysmoothiehq.com/21-reasons-consume-healthy-smoothies

Soda: It may dehydrate you.

https://www.eatthis.com/facts-about-soda/

Which is your preference first thing in the morning? 

Let us know in the comments below.

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Can Marketing Research Help Your Business?

How's Your Market Research?

4 Ways to Get Your Research Ball Going

1. Identify Your Business's Weaknesses- make a list of your business problems.

2. What is Your Ultimate Goal for Your Business?

3. Action Plan 
- Who should be your target audience/niche? 
- Size of that population
- Who is your audience? Needs, Pains, Goals, Dreams, preferences, lifestyle, etc.
- How to reach your target audience? Trends, Quotes, offers, inspiration, surveys, etc.

4. Collect Data
- Utilize Analytics on Pinterest, FB, Instagram, Google+, Snapchat,  your website. Which blog posts got the most interest? What FB posts had the most comments? Are your hashtags working?
- Send out a survey to your e-mail list.
-create a poll on your website to find out your customers needs, wants, etc.
- Ask someone/ peer already in business what their struggles were, what helped, etc.


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Fun Fact Friday Dave Thomas

Founder of 

Wendy's

 Old Logo (1969)

The new logo (2013), do you see the hidden word?

I did not. They initially showed the logo in red on their cups. See photo below.

I like it.

Some facts about Mr. Thomas:

1. Born in Tennesse.
2. Started working in restaurants at the age of 12.
3. High school dropout.
4. Served in the Korean War as a cook.
5. Was mentored by Colonel Sanders.
6. Franchised 4 failing KFC's which he turned around with a simpler menu.
7. Wendy's was the 1st restaurant to go all fresh, not pre-cooked.
8. The 1st successful drive-thru window.
9. Mr. Thomas died in 2002 after a long bout with liver cancer.

Wednesday Inspiration: How Do You Jump Start Your Day?

Here is one way: 

COFFEE

Another way is to start with prayer and Bible study. This is even better than coffee if you are a believer in Jesus Christ.

A third jump start might be a good healthy breakfast.

Fourth jump start could be exercising.

5th jump start could be singing.

What is/are your ways to jump-start your day at work or at home? Leave your comment or suggestion.