7 Ways to Disconnect from Work & Enjoy Your Downtime
Have you noticed that the ability to disconnect from work has become somewhat of a lost art? For instance, tell me if this sounds familiar. Do any of the above statements sound like you? Then you’re likely overworking and on a surefire path to burnout. While giving yourself time to rest may seem like the […]
How to Overcome These 3 Types of Burnout
Visualize someone who is experiencing burnout. The person who comes to mind is probably overwhelmed and over-scheduled, drowning with demands and struggling to decide what to prioritize. However, burnout is more complicated than just having a full plate and feeling fatigued. These struggles can actually be broken down into 3 types of burnout. For decades, […]
5 Ways to Boost Meeting Engagement
Boosting meeting engagement can be a challenge. Meetings are often viewed as boring or a waste of time. They can even be breeding grounds for contentious dynamics as co-workers fight to stand out from the crowd. While meetings can be helpful for collaboration, excessive, back-to-back sessions can leave people feeling micro-managed. This slows productivity to a halt […]
Quickly Calm Your Anxiety with This 1-Minute Exercise
When your anxiety starts ramping up at work, it can feel impossible to regain your focus. So how can you quickly calm your anxiety in the moment? Most self-improvement advice says that recognizing your thoughts and feelings is the first step to calming down under pressure. But you’ve probably found that this approach backfires. In […]
5 Steps to Set Healthy Boundaries When Starting a New Job
When starting a new job, most don’t give much thought to the need to set healthy boundaries. Take Keiko, for example. She rejoiced when her lengthy and difficult search job hunt ended in an offer from a top-tier marketing firm. She accepted the offer with great enthusiasm and felt eager to start working with more […]
How to Back Out of a Commitment While Maintaining Your Professionalism
Have you ever needed to back out of a commitment? Imagine this — your coworker asks you to take a leadership role on his next project. You’re so excited and flattered that you immediately blurt out, “Yes! That sounds great!” Three weeks later, your inbox is overflowing, and your calendar is full. You realize that […]
