Pets and Productivity
Dear Real Academics, Today is National Pet Day (April 11). For those of you who have furry (or non-furry) friends, take a moment to appreciate your pet(s) past or current - yes, let's remember our friends who are no longer with us! I certainly appreciate my pet, Rocky. He is a 20 lb. rescue dog with a small build but a big heart. Here is a recent picture I have of him on my cell phone (one of MANY): Rocky was enjoying a "pup cup" (i.e., whipped cream in a cup) at Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers that day. This is the reason for the cream on his lips. You can follow Rocky on his Instagram channel here . So, in honor of Rocky and all pets past and present...here are some pros to owning a pet related to...you guessed it!....productivity. (1) They know your routine and will hold you accountable if you don't keep it. I had a colleague who told the story of writing every morning and then taking her dog out to walk. One week, her family was in town and she did n...