Problem: Article: Not only does this lighting make for prettier photos, but you'll also prevent people from having to squint in the photos due to harsh overhead sunlight. If you have to shoot during the middle of the day, look for evenly shaded areas to photograph your subject. This will give their face and figure a more 3-dimensional look without having to use flash. Ask them to stand close to the soft light source and then turn slightly so that all of the light isn't cast down on the subject directly. This should create a dynamic photo with slight shadows and curves, illuminating the subject softly. Instead of taking a photo with the light coming in directly behind you, try to position the subject so that the light is coming at them from an angle. This will create much greater depth in your photo, and it will give their facial features more definition. If you're taking the pictures indoors and trying to use natural lighting, you'll need to gravitate towards a window or an open door. Place your subject near the light but not directly in front of it to avoid a super harsh contrast. Test out taking the pictures at different times of daythe cast of an early morning sun will be different than the sun when it's noon or early evening. While you should definitely take photos showing the subject's features in detail, a silhouette can be a dynamic shot. If your subject is standing next to a strong light source, such as a super sunny window or a bright neon light display, capture a photo of their outline. You can often get a little detail by positioning them at an angle, allowing the bright light to illuminate some of their face.
Summary: Take the pictures in the early morning or evening for the best light. Have the subject stand close to a light source in a dimly-lit setting. Keep lighting off of the walls, if possible. Use windows and doors to illuminate your subject. Embrace the silhouette as a unique photo option.

Problem: Article: Often, workplaces become more stressful when boundaries and responsibilities are blurred. If you suspect that some of your stress comes from taking on others' responsibilities or not knowing what yours are, get clarification from a supervisor. You can say something like, "I've been handling all of the outgoing mail. I'm able to do it, but it takes up a good part of my day. I wanted to make sure that this is in fact my responsibility, just so that I'm not doing someone else's job or using my time poorly." If someone else has been taking on your tasks in a way that is frustrating, you can say, "Hey, I'm pretty sure that I'm managing the Pinky account. Do you know if that's changed? If it hasn't, I'd rather keep working on it by myself, so that I can keep track of any changes. When you take on certain aspects of it, I can't be sure what the last communication with Pinky has been." Refer back to the best practices or the employee handbook if you received one when you started. Sometimes, you may feel too stressed out or overwhelmed to spend much time organizing your work space. However, organizing your work space can help you improve time management and keep on top of the most important tasks on your to-do list. Clear off your desk. Throw anything irrelevant or unnecessary away, or take it home. Group similar items, or items related to similar tasks together. Create a meeting folder that contains things that need discussion. Keep your space clean and organized by tidying it and clearing piles weekly. If you just have one disorganized to-do list, you may not be prioritizing tasks efficiently. Not everything needs to be done on the same timeline. Make sure your to-do list puts things in order of importance, so that you can determine what to focus on first. Remember that there's a difference between "urgent" and "important." If something will take a long period of time, or sustained effort, makes sure to schedule it in a way that prevents procrastination. When you're really stressed out, taking breaks might seem like the last thing you should do. You already have too many tasks to cram into your day, so how can you possibly dedicate 15 minutes to doing nothing? While that reasoning might seem to make sense, taking a short break can actually increase your productivity by helping you focus and relax. Many people benefit from a method of working in a very focused way for 45 minutes, followed by a 15 minute break. Make breaks actual breaks. Don't think or talk about work. Stand up and stretch, go outside, and leave your computer and phone at your desk. Multitasking can seem like a great idea in a busy workplace. It helps you get multiple things done at the same time, right? Not exactly. Studies have shown that multitasking is actually not very productive and that humans do best when focusing on one task at a time. If a coworker or supervisor suggests that you should be multitasking, you can say something like, "I'm actually at my most productive when I focus on one thing at a time. The quality of my work is important to me, and if I multitask, I know that the quality of my work slips. However, when I can focus on one thing at a time, I get things done well and on time.
Summary:
Clarify your specific duties. Organize your work space. Prioritize tasks. Take breaks. Stop multitasking.