<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:35:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/worklifebalance/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Flexibility Is The Bottom Line (#281)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you prefer working from home or going to the office? Why? Hello #ladiesofhives, I am excited to be participating in this week’s prompt amidst the scarcity and scourge of fuel prices in my country and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-124452/@cagolistic/flexibility-is-the-bottom-line</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-124452/@cagolistic/flexibility-is-the-bottom-line</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-124452]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[cagolistic]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:27:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvGBHDnRaj2z6FsL6XEQR3pnqa26GnVDCaG5keUwZpAwKXMqTbCdzbbZhYDt34zuUtL9QWuQAHvKnvPHy6Lu2XoWF2vg1s4Z4ZxKsEk6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Goals & Dreams for 2026 and Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[After writing my year in review for 2025, Part 1 and Part 2 I figured it'd be nice to write something more positive rather than all the obstacles we've had to jump, cross, tuck and roll over... So here]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/loa/@misslasvegas/my-goals-and-dreams-for-2026-and-beyond</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/loa/@misslasvegas/my-goals-and-dreams-for-2026-and-beyond</guid><category><![CDATA[loa]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[misslasvegas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:26:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLHwPHNU6ymZWoWDZCFa3WE7rVRzfcRtFkmBR9kQBVBCyN3RcfrBrV7UvzUQU5QX7aYgVzMeeja1FqfPcWm8h6MxB11ML2tBvGjKVV7LAoiF7CeG2Bj4J?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay Energized, Stay Focused: The Power of a Balanced Life Through Preparation, Exercise, and Living Fully]]></title><description><![CDATA[To have a day at work you need to get ready. Making a list of what you want to do and having a plan helps a lot. You should think about what you need to do and get your mind ready for the things. When]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-187189/@loyd2989/stay-energized-stay-focused-the-power-of-a-balanced-life-through-preparation-exercise-and-living-fully</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-187189/@loyd2989/stay-energized-stay-focused-the-power-of-a-balanced-life-through-preparation-exercise-and-living-fully</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-187189]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[loyd2989]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:38:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/FUkUE5bzkAZT3HzV5tJDiU2ik81PCd4JCyhWnRcDN8XJsVFY3UNB8DCXqVhFscmcNijDxF5kiRHpSwLxh7NMPpSd4WhvxNjDzgmc2TBY7QQgGnJBTMwKZaHXAugvVoP6zkJn2wFqmhhxRi8foEx6rXYjM4WKShm1fmKt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ᴛʜᴇ ᴋɪɴᴅ ᴏғ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ɪ ᴅᴇsɪʀᴇ]]></title><description><![CDATA[‎ ‎For most people that are not working a 9-5 job would never understand how valuable and special the weekend is. It is the only time of the week an employee could gladly say, Let me have some "me]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-197685/@emrysjobber/s-a504769b0059e</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-197685/@emrysjobber/s-a504769b0059e</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-197685]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[emrysjobber]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:45:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2FFvzA2zeqoVPgRCnRzbu6rj6tCWHWVCA9ZaKB4ZpohD9t9gfQCymeMnVYNFZMLXAP7pP3u9SsD7roJQgmhUkdECVr6tT6xHaYoYukXWj4KevF4MBrbAywrKeLfUi?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing Rest on Purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s a wonderful day to rest and detach myself from a busy workweek. This is the only time I feel at ease without worrying about deadlines and meetings. 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So, today’s topic is about]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-157568/@mairaj.ansari/work-the-pulse-of-life</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-157568/@mairaj.ansari/work-the-pulse-of-life</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-157568]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mairaj.ansari]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:53:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2FFvzA2zeqoVPgRCnRzbu6rj6tCWHWVCA9ZaKB4ZphGD5ArAzrfZM3qbMCsWTGzwSjo7gPVqbd5UpBKi4HKKYp4BTyQYWZ5aAWXoXHwGD9LukZyCifiDw9u6EiNr2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Digital Nomad in Gangeung-si, South Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have the privilege of being able to work remotely and fulfill my dream of becoming a digital nomad. All thanks to my company for allowing remote work without any “bureaucratic” processes. Thankfully,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@chillquill/a-digital-nomad-in-gangeung-si-south-korea</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@chillquill/a-digital-nomad-in-gangeung-si-south-korea</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-163772]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[chillquill]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:41:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4Dv9UVstociJZr8e2pFd6LaWQP2aDSJ3ZZcka6aFdjtctCPyZBwv5MEroMcYGEduC9JuKgPKKizMXAnQ5cTT3x7i7FqBnS1UbpZFnFjMb5tLpqrcUN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Situations in life ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, I wanted to share a few poems I wrote earlier. Sometimes, life presents us with moments that make us wonder why some people behave as they do and why certain events occur. 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Albert Einstein I would've loved to write about]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@beelzael/to-keep-burning</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@beelzael/to-keep-burning</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-168869]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beelzael]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:24:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/FUkUE5bzkAZT3HzV5tJDiU2ik81PCd4JCyhWnRcDN8XJsVFY3UNB8DCRVUgup5bzMKrXmPhAtxA8juY3SM23PnhUFWJartxNkMWgRx5ntJrx9JKNC6KswrEPmnzEPmGPGAAbr3qsDA4ndHtYCeLm5tcn12qhGqaNmMhx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short nights, long days]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend was a surprising one right from the beginning! Sturmfrei - Friday That's the word we use in German when our parents are out of the house. For me, it now means that Lily is not with me and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@beelzael/short-nights-long-days</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@beelzael/short-nights-long-days</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-168869]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beelzael]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 22:13:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/FUkUE5bzkAZT3HzV5tJDiU2ik81PCd4JCyhWnRcDN8XJsVFY3UNB8DCRVUgup5bzMKrXmUaenKcnA7KGxiF2RdDJ8Rj9AwPQLMXLpuNHHw1wdKqYB7ofunWeASc32ZMitUVxqTUSHxGEBviHnmoJsLgvq5u8FMN59BBU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A life of leisure? Barely.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's Weekend Engagement Challenge had more financial questions in it. 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By following the prompts as if we are being invited to discuss, it is very important]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-141359/@viviehardika/weekly-prompt-about-balancing-work</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-141359/@viviehardika/weekly-prompt-about-balancing-work</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-141359]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viviehardika]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 16:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/FUkUE5bzkAZTc8XrXe4rDbGJLhXhcCr2kzCx42aAjaSztfdstNEfXx3RymRv6bsVEwWKDET2FR7hfZXA9py5YYRcxBiy1s9cfhy9xwmYv4CJ7dStECYuBjV5L7gec2UzHu3DwBKM3Eu7Vc4R2HBjPzN6z2qpVu5oWN3Q?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Taking Breaks for Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a fast-paced world, many people feel guilty about taking breaks. However, resting is essential for productivity and mental well-being. Why should you take breaks? Reduces stress – Short pauses help]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/mentalhealth/@billyalmiro/the-importance-of-taking-breaks</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/mentalhealth/@billyalmiro/the-importance-of-taking-breaks</guid><category><![CDATA[mentalhealth]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[billyalmiro]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:24:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The other night I was talking with a friend I met in an educational organization. I like how she highlighted "See the human beyond the number!" 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It’s been a while. ☺️ A lot has happened this past few months that took me away from this amazing community but now I’m back! Fueled with so many stories to share but I don't know]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@jubilantjenny/bewitched-by-the-bewildering-bryce-canyon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@jubilantjenny/bewitched-by-the-bewildering-bryce-canyon</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-163772]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[jubilantjenny]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 02:28:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3RTd4iuWD6NUeJEn5AVrJUoyatFqBqfcCJi1N7UixR4g2KPKN7w8NpZKAn8q2mfEvA6KaVBQ12GRurfJASeRPdp5KtBHBMLc3D8J1HyeayQmRtvh13Esm27MWfMm6RaCN6tt5WGTR6YHF8rRsHLaysysJbqKaaFiRJ7oqipLYVT2kN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Personal and Community Aspirations for Hive in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best way to predict your future is to create it. 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