Tag: work stress
How to Avoid Office Conflict
Have you ever had to manage conflict at a job? When I was eighteen and fresh out of high school, I was offered my first job in which interacting with coworkers was a requirement. I didn’t have much of anything to compare the experience to, but I sensed early onRead More
5 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Workout
Exercising on a regular basis is linked to a long list of physical, mental and emotional health benefits, but it can still be difficult to remain motivated and stay on task with your fitness goals. Fortunately, there are numerous methods that you can use to keep you moving in theRead More
How to Deal with a Micromanager
At first you thought they were just being very responsible. Later you may have dubbed them “nitpicky.” Until finally you realized that the perfect word for them is “micromanager,” and it’s definitely not a compliment. Working with a micromanager can be extremely stressful and frustrating. The act of micromanaging usuallyRead More
5 Ways to Get in the Zone
When thinking of Zen, instead of asking yourself what it is, ask yourself when it is. Zen is simply now — the practice of complete awareness of the present. While Zen has immensely beneficial applications in a multitude of personal situations, it can be extremely helpful in the work environment.Read More
Your Lunch Hour Guide: 7 Tips to Make the Most of It
For many of us, the working day can become monotonous, and this can really hinder our productivity. A lot of us have tasks that need to be completed before the end of the day — having free reign over how to go about our work days is a luxury mostRead More
3 Steps to Handle Emergency Projects
Your boss calls you in. Upper management has decided a crisis is brewing and the problem needs fixing immediately. You are chosen. What was your response? For many of us, the response is to say, “Of course,” and leave the office wondering how we’re going to fix this. Then weRead More
9 Signs It’s Time to Change Careers
What is your first thought every morning from Monday to Friday? If you seem to toss and turn, hitting the snooze button while mumbling about how you hate your job or your life, then you’re probably one of those people who think a job is a deadly chore. You areRead More
Stop These 10 Habits & Be Happy at Work
No matter how detailed my to-do list is or how diligently I try to stick to it, I always find myself overwhelmed at 2 p.m., making a mad dash to get things done. This end-of-the-day crunch time leaves me exhausted and dreading what the next morning holds. So how doesRead More