Stress is no laughing matter (or is it?)
We’ve all heard the colloquial advice: Laughter is the best medicine. But did you know there is scientific evidence to back this up?
How to prepare to spend more time in the office
With many organizations calling for a bigger in-office presence, those trips into the office are ramping up. Why does this shift seem so difficult now? And how can we minimize the upheaval associated with yet another change in how we work? I’ve got three strategies to share.
3 tips for taming information overload
Our brains detest the vast amount of uncertainty we’ve been navigating over this past year. It's in our nature to crave certainty and predictability. We like to know what is coming around the corner. We are wired to constantly scan for new information in an effort to strengthen our internal prediction algorithms. And the internet is primed to provide us with a cognitive sugar rush. As a result, we find ourselves endlessly scrolling. This leaves us stuck in an endless loop of seeking more information to help compensate for this feeling of information overload. How can we take back control and regain our footing? Here are the 3 most effective approaches to mitigate information overload and avoid unnecessary stress.
Are you putting yourself on your holiday gift list?
Sometimes we get so caught up in giving to others, we neglect one important person: ourselves. But when you invest in yourself, you’re better able to show up for everyone else in your life. As we draw towards the end of the year, can you gift some time and attention to yourself? This may be the most valuable gift you give.
Does your day need an “off” button? Try this tip to power down each day
When lines between work and home life are blurred, you start to feel as though you’re always “on”. If you find you are stressing about work during (what should be) your down time, it may help you to establish some boundaries for shutting down at the end of each day. After all, we make more efficient use of a limited resource. And the resource in this case is your time.
How do you delegate when your team is overwhelmed?
We know delegating is key to success as a leader. But it isn’t always easy. Sometimes our team members are simply too busy. Adding anything more to their bursting plate could prompt them to run screaming in the opposite direction. This is often when we think, “I might as well just do it myself.” Yes, once in a while, it is helpful to model team solidarity by doing tasks we would rather delegate. But this should be an intermittent approach to trigger action. Use these five strategies to avoid the pattern of doing it all yourself. Otherwise, you’ll be the one left running from your team.
Dear Stress: It’s not you, it’s me. We need to break up.
A Harvard University survey confirms a good deal of our happiness depends on how well we manage stress. Ready to end this toxic relationship? Here are 13 ways to make the break.
4 key strategies to boost your resiliency
We all face challenges in life. But what happens after a setback is where we see people take distinctly different approaches. Experts refer to the ability to bounce back as resiliency – and it is considered to be a bigger predictor of success than education or intelligence. What differentiates resilient people? They aren’t necessarily smarter or harder working than their less resilient counterparts. However, they do rely on four key strategies - and the good news is those strategies are within reach of all of us.
Why you should take a vacation from your email (no matter what time of year)
These days, we practically carry the office around with us in our pocket. Smartphones create a digital tether that is hard to sever, even during a precious vacation. But just because we can check email while we're away doesn’t mean we should. A break is so much more valuable. If you have a vacation coming up, here's why you should take time off from your email too – no matter what time of year.
Need a reason to leave your desk at lunch? Here are 5
We know the benefits of leaving our offices and getting out for lunch but far too many of us continue to chain ourselves to our desks. Here are five good reasons why you owe it to yourself – and your productivity - to make time for that much needed break.