At work, there are distractions everywhere. There are phone calls, emails, and visits from friendly coworkers. And let’s not forget about the internet! It’s essential to a lot of our jobs, but it can also be a major distraction. (A quick glance at Facebook, Pinterest, eBay, or Amazon can often last a lot longer than(…)
We’ve all experienced occasional conflicts with other people. That’s what happens when you live and work with others. It’s impossible to be in perfect harmony at all times. But it feels terrible, doesn’t it? I know there are some people who kind of enjoy arguing – but personally, I hate conflict and confrontations. It makes(…)
Have you ever sent someone an angry email? Maybe you were feeling frustrated or upset – and you reacted by sending something mean, abrupt, or sarcastic? If you have, you’re certainly not alone. Most people have been guilty of this on at least one occasion. Technology allows people to respond to perceived slights almost instantaneously(…)
Let’s be honest – people like to gossip. I think it happens in most workplaces, especially within close-knit groups. But is that really a bad thing? The word “gossip” sounds negative, but it can actually have some positive effects. Research indicates that office gossip can help people to relieve feelings of stress and frustration, and gain(…)
Do you doodle during meetings? Are the margins of your notebooks littered with swirly lines, geometric shapes, blocky letters, or cartoon animals? And do you possibly feel guilty about your tendency to doodle? If so, I have good news! Doodling is not a waste of your time and attention. It turns out that doodling helps(…)
Have you ever had a lucid dream? A lucid dream occurs when you’re asleep and dreaming – and then you suddenly realize that you’re asleep and dreaming. It’s happened to me a few times, and it’s always enormously entertaining. When you know you’re dreaming, you can control what happens. You can do anything! You can(…)
Do you slouch? Most of us probably do, at least some of the time. It seems so natural to hunch over our steering wheels as we drive to work, over our cell phones while texting, and over our computer keyboard as we work at our desks. Unfortunately, recent research suggests that slouching can not only(…)
You probably know at least one or two people who seem to be full of self-confidence. They act like they can do anything – climb a mountain, bake a great apple pie, or build a gorgeous set of shelves out of scraps of old wood. But does that really matter? Even if these people are(…)
Would you like to be happier? Well, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal, a greater sense of happiness is well within your reach! Researchers have found that minor changes in behavior can make people happier. You simply need to do the following: Talk to strangers – I’m an introvert, so this sounds(…)
Would you describe yourself as a lucky person? Have you experienced success in your work or in your personal life? Do you often have “hunches” that turn out to be correct? Do you tend to be in the right place at the right time? If so, that’s awesome! If not – well, maybe there’s something(…)