As the COVID-19 outbreak continues and case numbers in the United States keep rising, it’s important that we all pause to ask ourselves this question: “Am I being as vigilant in my efforts to stop the spread as I was back in March and April?” For many of us, the honest response is no.[…]
Getting the Support You Need Without Looking Weak Sometimes we all need a helping hand. We all need help at work from time to time, but it’s not always easy to say so. No matter how far you’ve come in your career, you may worry about seeming incompetent, weak, or simply annoying if you[…]
How to Achieve Better Work-Life Balance Many people think that maintaining a work-life balance is primarily based around cutting out activities from one’s schedule. Indeed, setting priorities, simplifying your schedule, and learning time management techniques are all a significant part of work-life balance, in that these steps may be required to minimize the “work”[…]
Multitasking can reduce productivity, but it might also impact brain health Multitasking seems like a great way to get a lot done at once. While it might seem like you are accomplishing many things at once, research has shown that our brains are not nearly as good at handling multiple tasks as we like[…]
How To Draw The Potential From Your People “Leaders don’t convince people to follow them. Leaders walk forward, and those who want to go down their path decide to follow.” – Simon Sinek Have you ever been in the presence of a leader who draws you in, engages you, and helps pull your talents and[…]
Today is National Clean Off Your Desk Day! Take a good look at your desk. What do you see? Piles of paper. Unopened envelopes. Half-empty coffee cup. Part of last Wednesday’s lunch. Experts say the average desk worker has 36 hours worth of work on their desk at any one time. No wonder we[…]
What is your instinctive approach to decision making? If you’re naturally optimistic, then chances are you don’t always consider potential downsides. Similarly, if you’re very cautious or have a risk-averse outlook, you might not focus on opportunities that could open up. Often, the best decisions come from changing the way that you think about[…]
10 Habits of Really Organized People Really organized people are not born organized people. They have to cultivate healthy habits, which then help them to stay organized. Here are the essential ten habits they use to keep their lives in order: 1. Write Things Down We all know someone that remembers every birthday[…]
According to a new study, we concentrate better and feel less stressed when we purposefully detach from work and enjoy a real break. I know the importance of breaks in a workday. The science clearly shows that taking a cognitive timeout helps us to work better and feel better, and personal experience confirms that.[…]
Clearing your “to do list” is challenging, but it can be done more easily than you may think with these guidelines. 10 Ways to Stop Being Stressed By Your To-Do List! To-do lists are widely popular for maintaining productivity and minimizing the stress of a busy day. However, if you’re not careful, your[…]