Even if you've discovered your dream job, you're not immune from work stress from time to time, simply because everything in life doesn't always go perfectly according to plan.
Whether you're battling work stress every day or just once in a while, there are some effective techniques you can use to relieve it. Learning healthy ways to release your stress and even how to prevent a stressful reaction in the first place is critical to your health, success, and peace of mind.
Managing workplace gossip is important for organizations and for the employees who work there. Here are some important steps you can take as a team and as an individual to encourage communications that benefit your emotional health and career.
No matter where you work or what industry you happen to work in, there's a good chance you'll meet someone you can't stand working with. It's unfortunate; but true.
Would you ever wear orange sneakers to the office? A recent study found that dressing down can sometimes help people get ahead. It also raises larger questions about how conformity affects our well-being.
Harvard researchers conducted several experiments to see if violating the dress code could make people seem more prestigious. It worked. Students assumed that a consultant who wore orange shoes while teaching a business seminar probably charged higher fees and had more upscale clients.
Working from home instead of the office means trading in one set of distractions for another. Plus, you need to supervise yourself. How can you stay focused when your kids are bored, and Netflix just added your favorite show?
Remote work has lots of advantages, like greater flexibility and zero commuting time. However, in order to get your work done, it’s important to create a system that keeps you focused and productive.
You can succeed at remote work by providing your own structure and motivation. Use these ideas for dealing with internal and external distractions.
Does your boss keep giving you the same feedback? You need to follow instructions and pay more attention to details. These could be signs that you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
More than 8 million adults struggle with ADHD. If you’re one of them, you may have trouble keeping track of multiple projects or even showing up for work on time. The symptoms can vary widely in intensity, and many cases go undiagnosed.
While ADHD can make getting and keeping a job more difficult, there are coping strategies and other resources that can help. Find out more about how to deal with ADHD at work.
Whether you are working remotely or in an office there is always the lingering issues of burnout, isolation, and anxiety. Establishing a culture that acknowledges and recognizes this allows for a more productive and fulfilling work environment.
There are no single players in a team sport. Workplace leaders need to establish a culture that is collaborative, respectful, and empowers everyone. Team leaders need to be able to recognize and respect the diversity of the team.
2020 was a year of short-term response to remote work, but it also opened the pathways towards the long-term potential of remote asynchronous work.
Criticism at work can stimulate professional and personal growth if you know how to deal with it effectively. Here are some guidelines for adopting a positive mindset and responding to feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
Showing your gratitude can be a great way to spread positive feelings in the world around you. When you think about it, reaching your goals starts with a single positive thought.
How do you feel when someone sincerely expresses his or her gratitude to you for something you did? Doesn't it make you feel good about yourself? These positive feelings can lift you up, boost your enthusiasm, and motivate you to achieve even more.