Become Your Strongest Self
Do you ever suffer from the Sunday Scaries? The Sunday Scaries are feelings of dread and anxiety that occur on Sunday in anticipation of the upcoming work week. These feelings usually begin in the late afternoon or the evening. However, some people also experience them on Sunday mornings. Why Do People Get the Sunday Scaries?… [Read More]
Do you ever struggle to set boundaries when working from home? The COVID-19 pandemic shut down most offices and forced most people to work remotely. While many people like this arrangement, it can blur the lines between home and work and lead to more stress. Here are four ways to set boundaries when working from… [Read More]
Earlier in my career, I would never take breaks at work. I thought I was too busy and that breaks were a waste of time. I would work for hours at a time, only stopping during the day to eat lunch quickly at my desk. However, I had an epiphany while teaching a high-intensity interval… [Read More]
Have you ever wondered how many hours you should work each week in order to maximize your performance? Some people assume that the longer they work, the better. However, in this article, you will learn one key reason why that is actually not true. You will also learn about the sweet spot for how many… [Read More]
Have you ever thought about quitting Facebook, or wondered to yourself if using Facebook actually does more harm than good? Facebook is an amazing platform that anyone can benefit from using. However, most people use Facebook and other social media sites mindlessly. That is a recipe for unhappiness and for wasting hours of time each… [Read More]
According to a study conducted by UC Irvine, the average office worker is interrupted or switches tasks every three minutes and five seconds. That’s 19 times every hour and over 150 times in a typical workday. Going through your day in this sort of fashion can be absolutely devastating for your productivity, not to mention… [Read More]
Have you ever reached the end of the day and wondered where the time went? In this article, you will learn one way to guarantee that you never have another one of those days again: track your time at work. My first experience with tracking my time In fall 2010, I attended a live presentation… [Read More]
When I was a kid, my mom encouraged my brother and I to take an interest in art. As an art therapist, my mom knew the many benefits of being creative. She also wanted to share her passion with us and help us be well-rounded. One of the ways that my mother exposed us to… [Read More]
Many people believe that working longer hours means you are dedicated. It seems logical, and many leaders and companies reinforce this message, directly or indirectly. In most organizations, you are more likely to be praised for finishing late than for finishing early. However, the truth is that dedication cannot be measured by how many hours… [Read More]
Each year, over five million Americans spend time in an I.C.U. (intensive care unit). Studies have found that the average patient in intensive care requires 178 actions by medical staff each day. Each action poses major risks. About 50% of I.C.U. patients end up experiencing a serious complication. When that happens, the chances of survival… [Read More]
