Some people are just naturally confident. They feel proud of the work they do and the things they accomplish on the job. Other people have a harder time believing in themselves. They might do excellent work, but they still have doubts about their skills and competencies. If you fall into this second category, here are six(…)
I care what my coworkers think of me. I think most of us do. Last week I asked my coworkers if they thought I was weird. They told me that it was weird of me to even ask. So I guess that answers that question. But have you ever wondered if your coworkers think you’re(…)
I think we’ve all experienced that terrible sinking feeling when your boss asks you a question and you have no idea what the answer is. It’s even worse if this happens in a meeting, and everyone is looking at you, waiting for a response. So what should you do in this type of situation? Author(…)
Want to be happier? Healthier? Get a better night’s sleep? No problem! Just be grateful for the things you have. A growing body of research suggests that feelings of gratitude can have lasting, beneficial effects on people’s mental and physical health. Studies have found that when people spend time focusing on the things that they’re(…)
Today I thought I’d write an article about managing change – not because I’m great at dealing with the ebb and flow of life – but because I’m terrible at it. I hate change. Change makes me uncomfortable and unhappy. I like things to stay the way they are. Unfortunately, it’s been my experience that(…)
It’s great to form friendships with your coworkers. Work friends are important! Research indicates that work friends help to make us more productive, focused, happy, healthy, and engaged. But even though you might be close with your coworkers, there still might be things going on in your life that are private and that you’d rather(…)
Hey, no one is perfect. We all have our little quirks and peculiarities. But it’s possible that some of your habits might be driving your coworkers crazy. In an office, you have a group of people sharing the same space. And when you’re working in close quarters with people who have different working styles, preferences,(…)
At my former job, we really put job applicants through the wringer. First, they had to be individually interviewed by practically everyone working there (including me). Then they had to go out for a meal with the boss, where they would be expected to answer more questions while also trying to avoid getting spinach stuck(…)
When you’re presented with a complex new project or a problem arises at work, it makes sense to ask “Why?” “Why did this happen?” “Why are we taking this approach?” “Why are we responsible for this?” The whys are certainly important. But when you’re trying to find a solution to a difficult problem, the better(…)
Resilience is the ability to deal with change. It’s the ability to recover from setbacks or disappointments, and move on. It’s the ability to cope. And it’s important. Research indicates that resilient people are more healthy and productive, and less likely to be absent from work. Resilience is a great quality – and it’s one that(…)