Do you love the idea of self-care, but you keep forgetting to squeeze any personal time into your busy schedule? Self-Care Sundays may help you to stay on track by devoting one day a week to your wellbeing. The concept of self-care is at least as old as civilization. However, it has become more of […]
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Career Monday: Top 11 Reasons to Learn Something New Each Day
Learning something new each day is easy. Some people read voraciously and are a beacon of knowledge. Others tune in to their favorite information channel on television, listen to the radio, converse with their neighbor, or go to work to learn. However you find it, knowledge is all around you every day. Learning new things […]
Q&A: How to Discuss Hygiene with Employees
As with any sensitive topic, address the poor hygiene privately, empathetically, and directly with the employee. A compassionate and straightforward approach is usually best. Hold the conversation towards the end of the day so the employee doesn’t have to spend too much of their workday feeling self-conscious. If this will be your first conversation with […]
Affirmation: The Dangers of Comparing Yourself to Others
Comparing yourself to others is a reliable way to reduce your confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. It must be natural to make these types of comparisons, because nearly everyone does it. However, that doesn’t mean it’s a good move. If you want to become the best possible you, avoid comparing yourself to others. The Dangers There […]
Career Monday: Bring The Joy Of Reading Books Back Into Your Life
Reading is an excellent habit to develop. You can read about anything that interests you and acquire virtually an infinite amount of knowledge. You might not ever be able to travel to Antarctica in real life, but you can “be there” in a flash with a book. Young children love to read and to have […]
Q&A: No Call, No Show
Most likely not. There are many reasons why your employee might not have been in contact since leaving the original message, and since they mentioned illness, there’s a good chance their absence is protected by law. Potential protections come from the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state-level […]
Affirmation: Is the Goal Really the Point?
Most of us would like a new car or a bigger house. Or maybe you’d like to climb Mount Everest. However, if you were instantly teleported to the top of Everest, you wouldn’t be as happy or fulfilled as if you actually climbed it. Our goals are more than just things we want to have […]
Career Monday: 6 Strategies For Developing Reliable Recall And Maximum Memory
The ability to remember and recall information is important in our lives. Imagine if a surgeon couldn’t remember the proper way to tie a knot during the middle of your surgery. While memory and recall can fade with age, there’s a lot we can do to enhance our memory and concentration. Concentration is a key […]
Q&A: Should We Limit Who Employees Can Bring to a Company Event?
The decision is up to you, but we don’t generally recommend limiting who can be a “plus one.” Not everyone has a spouse or significant other, so allowing employees to bring whomever they want is more inclusive and inviting. They’re more likely to attend and have a good time. Not placing limits on who can […]
Affirmation: How Positive Delusions Can Help You to Reach Your Goals
A positive delusion could be viewed as merely a very positive attitude. Now, you might think that’s just being inaccurate and lying to yourself. You might be right, but the science is clear on this matter. Studies have shown that people who overestimate their skills, abilities, and talents for a new endeavor ultimately perform at […]