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Out with the Old, In with the New | New Logo
Posted by James in Hints and Tips, Just for Fun, Thoughts on July 6, 2011
We have waited for a while and still couldn’t get it right, but now Eureka – we’ve got it.
A new baby. Logo, that is.
It’s conception was less than immaculate and was the culmination of trying to distill the essence of the Images Group into a notable, memorable icon that would (a) look as if it represents the Images Group, works on Social media platforms, work as a designed QR code, be easily used as a favicon, is modern, won’t date and is ‘clever’.
Simples.
Nine months and many discarded attempts later, I think we have cracked it. Adding a new designer in the office has sparked a cascade of new ideas and between us we have come up with a logo that ecompasses all that we have tried to incorporate.
Here it is – the paint’s still wet, so don’t touch it!
The Images Group new logo
We love the look, feel and functionality of the logo; but then we would – what’s your take?
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Dont’ Believe Too Much work Can Kill You? Think Again… | Overwork can kill
Posted by James in Hints and Tips, Just for Fun, Uncategorized on April 4, 2011
As another stress-filled information-overload Monday hits the workweek, I came across this sobering article from Entrepreneur about the potential hazards of burning the candle at both ends, together with some preventive steps to avoid paying the ultimate price.
Constant work can lead to what the Japanese call karoshi–death by overwork.
Researchers in Japan have found a link between long hours, high blood pressure, heart disease and an unhealthy lifestyle–no exercise, sleeplessness, poor eating habits, fewer medical visits and increased anxiety and strain.
Sound familiar?
As the old management-world adage says, work expands to fill the available time. Unless you set boundaries, all of your time becomes available time.
“If someone gets overloaded, fatigued and bombarded with stimuli at all hours, at some point they’re going to suffer from decreased cognitive function, fatigue, difficulty concentrating and decreased ability to process information and make decisions,” says Dr. Michael Komie, a professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. “It’s the same as pilots who are over-fatigued.” But unlike pilots, there are no rules governing how many hours entrepreneurs can spend working each day.
A starter set of rules
Whether you’re rule-resistant or just not sure where to start, try these basic steps to jump-start your new time-protection measures:
Set rules for tools. Turn off the auto-download on your e-mail inbox and smartphone. Instead, check e-mail manually on a set schedule. Researchers recommend a max of four e-mail checks per day. Yes, four. Per day. At night? Turn the e-mail off.
Track your output. Take notes on the ups and downs of your productivity.
A productivity diary will help you learn to recognize when you need to stop.
Shut down and go home. Even if you work from home, mark the end of your workday with a daily ritual–a clear signal that your professional day is behind you. It can be as simple as turning off your computer and the lights, or turning your coffee mug upside down. (Just make sure it’s empty first.)
With retirement age creeping ever upwards as we live longer and longer, just make sure that your business doesn’t give you a permanent early retirement.
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