Many jobs require working at odd hours: late at night, early morning. Companies try to manage the exhaustion levels by assigning shifts. But this can still disrupt the worker's internal clocks. Our bodies are designed to sleep, eat, work, and rest at certain hours of the day. When our careers force us to take on a different schedule, we can experience shift work disorder. … [Read more...] about What is shift work disorder?
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Are you a chronic dawdler?
Some people can zip from one task to another with the efficiency of the Japanese subway system: fast, streamlined, and never a minute late. Others tend to linger. Sometimes that's good. Our bodies need time to rest, and our soul need moments to savor —whether it's a delicious meal or a magical bonding moment with your child. But dawdling too much or even inappropriately can … [Read more...] about Are you a chronic dawdler?
Eating at your desk makes you fat!
One study done by the American Dietetic Association found that 75% of office workers like to eat their lunch at their desks. This may sound like a triumph of work ethic (or a symptom of how overworked most of us are), but whatever it is, it's not healthy. Experts who have tried to study the impact of this phenomenon found that this type of eating habit can contribute to … [Read more...] about Eating at your desk makes you fat!
How to organize your work files
Is your desk buried under stacks of papers? Does it take you more than 5 minutes to find the documents you need? Are you often confused about which work files to keep and where to file them? Here is a simple method for organizing your work files. You're free to tweak the system according to your needs, but more or less, it can help you sort your documents into general … [Read more...] about How to organize your work files
how to make your cubicle a relaxing place
You spend 8 hours a day, five days a week in your cubicle or work station. You might as well make it a pleasant place—especially since a lot of our mood is affected by our environment. Here are some simple ways to decorate your cubicle. No, you won't need paint (your human resource department won't take too well to that) and you won't even spend a fortune. But you'll see a real … [Read more...] about how to make your cubicle a relaxing place