Imagine that you’re about to take an important exam. The results of this exam will shape your future, so you’re understandably nervous! How should you deal with these feelings? A. Try to calm down. B. Go ahead and be nervous – and tell yourself that it will help you do better on your exam. Most(…)
It’s important to be happy at your job. Happy employees are more effective, productive, and successful. They feel trusted by their colleagues and supported in their efforts. And they’re less likely to suffer from feelings of stress, anxiety, and burnout. So how happy are you at work? If you’ve never given it a lot of(…)
I currently have an office. But at my last job, I worked in a hallway for one year (no kidding), and then in a cubicle for the next six years. So I definitely know what cubicle life is like. It can certainly be fun and interesting – with so many people around and so few(…)
There may be times when you don’t feel motivated at work. You may not feel excited about the projects that you’re working on or engaged in your tasks. And that may make it harder for you to focus, be productive, and get things done. If you find yourself in this type of situation, don’t blame(…)
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(…)
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(…)
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(…)
Trying to incorporate humor into the workplace can be a risky endeavor. Something that’s funny to one person could possibly be viewed as inappropriate by another person. But according to author Peter Navarro, the benefits far outweigh the risks. Working in an office where people laugh together can have a lasting, positive effect on employees’(…)
Many of us have been working from home for a while now. At first, it was a hard adjustment for some people. There are a lot of distractions when you’re working at home – especially if you live in a home with other people and pets. Over time, however, I think we’ve learned how to(…)