When trying to make a plan for your year, hitting up colleagues and other industry experts can be a great help. Why not rely on those who already have done what you’re looking to do? Another benefit of reaching out is your planning may lead you to opportunities. When you and your colleagues discuss your… Continue reading Yearly planning: ask for help
Category: Burnout
Easy steps to visualize your way to less pressure
The fast pace of life and the never ending pressure to meet deadlines is the leading cause of stress related conditions. The workplace has also become a high-pressure environment with employers demanding more from their workers. The rising costs of living do not make things any easier. Faced with so much pressure, you have to… Continue reading Easy steps to visualize your way to less pressure
Stress and motivation: how pressure affects people
We’ve all been there. The deadline is looming and we’ve barely begun to work. We all recognize that feeling in the pit of our stomach as we settle down to work. But does pressure have to lead to stress? And what does stress actually do to our motivation and focus? Stressed Sick We know for… Continue reading Stress and motivation: how pressure affects people
6 Simple ways to deal with pressure
If you aren’t careful, pressure can sneak up and overwhelm you. Before you know it, you’re a mess. Sitting in your chair, sweating, heart racing, and dreading the thought of doing any work. Fortunately there are some tricks to dealing with pressure. With a little practice, you can turn nerve-wracking stress into pure motivation. Count… Continue reading 6 Simple ways to deal with pressure
How to change your attitude
Life hasn’t gone the way you had hoped. You are in your same dead-end job, in a career you thought had some promise. But it didn’t turn out as planned. You believe it just isn’t on your cards to have that dream life. However, what could be the problem is not having the right kind… Continue reading How to change your attitude
Getting organized quickly
Getting organized is not just a good idea because your mom said so. There are lots of benefits to being in control and developing a clutter-free lifestyle. Less stress When organized you are automatically less stressed, you know where your keys, wallet, important papers, phone charger and phone are. Similarly, if your project plan is… Continue reading Getting organized quickly
Taking control of distractions
Distractions cost us time. They keep us from getting work done. They keep us from spending quality time with our loved ones. They can be incredibly frustrating at times. After a day full of distractions, you’re ready to say, “enough is enough” and start taking control. You’re ready to do something about it, but where… Continue reading Taking control of distractions
Take a mindful walk
Chances are you spend a lot of the day sitting in an office, and frankly, the prospect of doing more sitting is not so appealing, even if it’s for mindfulness meditation. Luckily, there is a long tradition of walking meditation and developing a mindfulness walking practice can be a great way to take a break… Continue reading Take a mindful walk
How to build emotional resilience
While you are in the grasp of strong negative emotions it may seem difficult to build any resilience to life’s less pleasurable experiences. It is possible though, and that’s a thought you should bear in mind if you are experiencing excessive negative thoughts. How come some people give up and cry into a bottle, while… Continue reading How to build emotional resilience