Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every workday could be enjoyable and productive? Unfortunately, it’s not always something that’s entirely under your control. If you’re working on a frustrating project, dealing with personal problems, or feeling under the weather, those things can have a negative effect. But luckily, there are things you can do to increase(…)
I know a lot of people who like to listen to music while they’re working. But is it a good idea – or an unnecessary distraction? Research indicates that the answer to that question isn’t entirely clear cut. Whether or not you should listen to music depends on the type of work you’re doing, the(…)
France used to have a law that forbade employees from eating lunch at their desks. Leaving the office and taking an actual break at lunchtime was considered to be very important for employees’ health and well-being. And there does seem to be some truth to that. According to author Anna Rahmanan, sitting in front of(…)
How much sleep do you get each night? Do you feel like it’s enough? Most experts believe that adults need between seven to nine hours of sleep to function at their best. If you’re getting less than seven hours, it’s possible that you might be a little bit sleep deprived. I average around 6.5 hours(…)
What makes us happy? I think a lot of us believe that we can find happiness if we work hard, accomplish our goals, and become successful in our careers. But according to psychologist Shawn Achor, we’ve got things backwards. He claims that work can’t make us happy. However, happiness can make us more productive, creative,(…)
I’m sure, at some point in life, you’ve come to work when you were sick. We all have. Heck, I’m sick right now! (It’s just a minor cold, I think. No worries.) Is it the right thing to do? No, probably not. When you’re sick, you should probably take a sick day. It will give(…)
Are you happy at work? If you are, that’s wonderful! If you’re not… well, you’re not alone. According to a 2013 Gallup poll, unhappy employees far outweigh the happy ones. Sometimes work is difficult and exhausting. Feelings of stress, uncertainty, and frustration can get anyone down. But no matter what your situation is, there are(…)
After a vacation, it can sometimes be a little challenging to return to work. I know I had a great time eating turkey and stuffing, hanging out with my family, and cuddling my parents’ dog. (He’s such a cutie!) But it can feel like a bit of a let-down when it’s all over. So just(…)
Work can be tiring. Even if you love your job, it can sometimes be difficult to stay energized throughout the day. So what should you do if you start to feel sleepy or sluggish? Well, you could drink a big cup of coffee. (I suspect that’s what most people do.) But you do have other(…)
There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who do the work, and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group. There’s less competition there. Indira Ghandi