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(…)
Everyone has mornings when they feel tired. It’s just not always possible to get a good night’s sleep. And on those tired mornings, it can sometimes be hard to focus on work and get things done. I think a lot of us reach for a cup of coffee in an effort to wake up and(…)
For a lot of people, coffee is an integral part of their day. It helps them to get going, be productive, and get their work done. Coffee is, in fact, the most popular beverage in the world. In the United States alone, people drink about 450 million cups of coffee each day. I’m a big(…)
Do you often feel tired after eating lunch? More than anything, do you just wish that you could crawl under your desk and take a nap? If so, you’re certainly not alone. It’s a pretty common phenomenon. But since it’s not acceptable in most workplaces to lie on the floor and sleep, it’s a good(…)
We all know that we need to take care of ourselves and get regular medical checkups. Preventative healthcare is important! But according to a recent poll of 2,000 U.S. workers, many employees feel like they can’t make time for doctor’s appointments. They’re too concerned about how their managers might react to them being away from(…)
Studies indicate that the average adult spends between 6 to 13 hours a day sitting down. If you have a desk job and you also enjoy relaxing on your couch in the evenings, you probably fall somewhere in that range. (I think I average about 10 hours a day.) But all that sitting can be(…)
Most of the time, when I’m at work, I’m either sitting at my desk or sitting in a meeting. In other words, I sit a lot. My coworkers do the same thing. We all spend hours sitting behind our computers or around conference tables. Unfortunately, this may not be entirely healthy. Researchers have found that(…)
A big day is coming. It’s January 1 – day one of your annual self-improvement project. Lose 10 pounds. Pay off some bills. Make more friends. Advance your career. Be happy. All of these are worthy goals, but are you really prepared to implement them? Below are six questions to ask yourself before you stumble down the self-improvement road and find(…)
An act of kindness a day keeps depression at bay. How are you feeling today? Energized, capable, connected, and peaceful? Or are you bored, sad, lonely, unfocused, or isolated? If it’s the latter, this may be the cure you’ve been looking for: kindness. Why kindness? Mental health authorities around the world say that practicing acts of kindness frequently produces(…)