Everyone goes through those 'hell weeks' at the office. Deadlines pile up, meetings spill over, and if that weren't bad enough, you can't even sleep because of fear of failing really badly. The problem is that our stress and anxiety weighs us down when we need to be at our most alert and efficient. Here are some life tips on shaking off the negative emotions so you can … [Read more...] about What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed with Work
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5 Ways to Make Time for Your Hobby
Whether you enjoy sewing or scuba diving, baking or baking, one thing is true—you probably wish you had more time for your hobby! In fact, most people give up on an activity that they enjoy because they can't squeeze it into their schedule. Art supplies gather dust in a drawer, and plans to take a class or finish a project get pushed back, again and again, until they're … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Make Time for Your Hobby
8 Ways to Stop Procrastinating…Now!
William James said it best: 'Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.' We've all been through this. We have a big deadline or a very important project, and we know and feel that if we don't start on it soon, we're going to be in very big trouble. But despite the panic (and our ever logical brain, nagging us to just roll up our sleeves and do … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Stop Procrastinating…Now!
7 ways to deal with discouragement
Discouraged? It happens. Even the most strong, optimistic people have bouts of insecurity and disappointment. But don't give up yet! Success may be just around the corner, and you just need to boost your spirits for the last (and often most difficult) leg of the battle. Here are some ways to reach for your inner strength and get yourself through this bump. … [Read more...] about 7 ways to deal with discouragement
7 causes of job burnout (and the best way to cope)
Are you on the verge of job burn-out? You're not alone. Millions of people struggle with unrealistic workloads: 33% of the American workforce say that they check in the office during vacations, and 36% work on weekends or bring home work at least once a day. The recession has multiplied the pressure. Companies who have downsized have forced employees to handle the jobs of … [Read more...] about 7 causes of job burnout (and the best way to cope)