Interesting Things On the Internet: Edition 8

Living from home. That’s where we’re at right now. I’m trying to get my head wrapped around the idea. But what about you? Are you settling in or getting restless? Happy or perplexed? 

This week focuses on focusing, with a little sugar thrown in (because why not?… we’re all on a perpetual holiday, and it is summer!)  

WFH Started in 1979: Did you know that Frank Schiff, the chief economist of the U.S. Committee for Economic Development, made a case for working from home back in 1979? His argument still stands today and is worth taking a look back in history.

Never-ending Catalogue: Spending a lot of time at home and redoing everything? Never-ending Catalogue is a prototype that creates computer-generated bedrooms for inspiration.

How Haribo Selects Its Flavors: Stale Haribo gummy bears are one of my favorite things in life. Honestly, if the package has been open a week or more, it’s at its peak and I down the whole bag. Gems like sour double gummy worms, all strawberry packs, and limited edition summer flavors have got to start somewhere. Here’s a full breakdown. 

Doomscrolling: Up at all hours of the night, checking in on your phone? Scrolling, scrolling, scrolling. Stop! We know it’s not good for you, but really, it’s so.not.good.for.you.

WFH Chair Quiz: Beloved office chair maker Herman Miller released a quiz to help you identify and select a supportive (literally) work environment. The results are customized tips (no product selling whatsoever) to help you be more productive and efficient while WFH. 

Have you cleaned up your Virtual Hygiene: Everyone knows you’ve got business up top and pj’s on the bottom, but have you thought about how your virtual hygiene translates on screen? Lighting, sound, screen placement, etc. all matter. It looks like I will be getting that lighting ring after all….