We all know that sleep is important, but many of us tend to downplay the direct correlation between good quality sleep and peak performance. We've learned to accept that our daily lives are full of work, distractions, and "busy" that often lead to difficulty falling asleep at night and being productive the next day....and quarantine has NOT helped. Sleep disruptions, well......life disruptions, are at an all-time high. Despite more time at home, isolation, interruption of normal routines, and increased anxiety, has actually led to people getting less sleep instead of more, and less sleep means decreased productivity. So, nighttime routines have become even more important. A good nighttime routine helps increase your sleep quality, leads to smoother mornings, and ultimately, has...
Been losing sleep? It may be all that screen time. Most people know by now that overexposure to blue light from digital screens can strain your eyes, but many people still don’t know that overexposure to blue light, especially in the evening, can interfere with your sleep too! Why? Because blue light from screens can actually make your brain think it’s daytime and alter your circadian rhythm, or sleep cycles. It can also stop the production of melatonin, the hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle keeping you awake when your body should be preparing to sleep. You’ve felt it right? At this point, you should be having an “aha” moment and may even be realizing that this may be why...
Have you taken a look at your screen time reports lately? If you’re like most of us, they’ve taken a sharp turn upward! Quarantine and work from home have not only made screen time a great alternative option, but also an absolute MUST for many. As a result, we’re hearing more about the effects of screen fatigue. As a brand that sells blue light glasses, this is not a new conversation for us. In fact, we spend a lot of time talking about the impact and negative effects of too much screen time often referred to as computer vision syndrome, but this year has thrust this conversation to the forefront more than ever before. 2020 has not only brought us...
Year one of KN was probably what year one looks like for most businesses....a whirlwind. A lot of messy action, taking risks (sometimes for the first time) and figuring it out one day at a time, but as we moved into year two, we were not only more established, but also ready to make some BIG moves....and we did! Reflecting, as KN turns 2, I can't believe how much we accomplished in twelve short months. We hit some amazing milestones: We....... Hired a team. Welcomed an investor. Had our biggest sales month on record. Started speaking at events. (Sharing the stage with AMAZING women...you know who you are!) Moved out of the garage and into an office. (The Klassy...
So Mother’s Day 2020 may look a little different than every other Mother’s Day that you can remember...... but that’s ok because you can still achieve honoring mom (or, you as a mom). Turning obstacles into opportunity is what it’s all about right now in both business and life. It's time to get creative with our holidays. Just in case you need a little help.... We thought we’d share our Top 3 Mother’s Day 2020 Gift Ideas with you. #3 may not surprise you, but just hear us out... KN's Top 3 Mother’s Day 2020 Gift Ideas #1 - Spend Time With Her We all are so busy working and navigating life that sometimes we put the really important things...
At a time where “stay home” and “work from home” have become the norm..... we are all faced with both an opportunity and a choice. We can relax and lean into the circumstances, or we can use this time to keep moving forward in preparation for what lies ahead. As a business owner, I’m taking the opportunity to fill this time with things that will continue to move us forward.. Time for "messy bun, get stuff done"..... These are my 6 Stay Home and Get Ahead Musts for KN: #1 - Clean Up Ok, you may be thinking closets and garages here, and you’re kind of right. Cleaning up your spaces can be a huge part of sparking productivity and...
Who would have thought that working from home would suddenly be the norm? As company workflows adjust across the world in these uncertain times, I know many people that have had to suddenly start working from home exclusively for the first time. So, I thought it was the perfect time to share my work from home journey and the tips that have helped me stay balanced, productive, and embrace the work from home lifestyle! I didn’t always work from home. My first business was a lifestyle sports business that served children in our local public school system. I was on soccer fields, in schools, and “out in the field” more than I was home. This was my norm for 5...
Still need to find a Valentine's Day gift for your bestie or your partner? The good news is that there are some great last minute options that they'll LOVE! Flowers, chocolate, and a nice dinner may be the traditional go-tos for V-Day, but if you want give something that reminds them over and over how much you love and appreciate them, you may want to add one of these items to your gift list. We just don't believe that loving and appreciating someone should be reserved for only one day. Do you? These are also some great last minute options! 1. A Subscription Box- There are so many great subscription boxes out there right now. What is better than getting...
It wasn’t long ago that KN founder, Natalie Rogers, took the first steps in her own Just Be YOU story. After years of shrinking into the background, keeping quiet, and questioning her decisions based on everyone else’s opinions, she finally realized that if she was ever going to be free and have true success in her life, she would have to find herself first….and she did. Along the way, she discovered 5 things that helped her ultimately find herself. When asked about living a more authentic life, they are the things she believes everyone should find on the journey to finding themselves. “I might not have realized it while it was happening, but now, when I am asked to tell...
