Tag: Productivity
The powerful effect of noticing good things at work
If someone were to tell you to focus only on the positive experiences in your day, you might be annoyed. People tend to associate...
3 Timeless rules for making tough decisions
Maybe I should order them all... Is this a silly decision not deserving deliberation? Maybe. But I bet you’ve been there. If not about food,...
How to make yourself work when you just don’t want to
Can you imagine how much less guilt, stress, and frustration you would feel if you could somehow just make yourself do the things you...
One is the loneliest number
Research shows it’s terrible for our health; it diminishes cognitive performance and the immune system, increases the risk of heart disease and dementia and...
How to handle stress in the moment
What the experts say Eighty percent of Americans are stressed at work, according to a recent study by Nielsen for Everest College. Low pay, unreasonable...
21 signs that you’re mentally stronger than average
How do you know where you fall on the spectrum? Psychotherapist Amy Morin, the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, lists...
How to overcome the midday slump
How do you choose those precious moments when you think you’ll be feeling your best to do the most challenging work? And what’s the...
11 traits of the ultra-productive
It feels incredible when you leave the office after an ultra-productive day. With the right approach, you can make this happen every day. You...
How to improve self-esteem: a new secret from research
But it’s had some negative effects on the world too—like an epidemic of narcissism. Oh, and there’s one other teensy weensy little problem with trying...
The light of civility
Being respectful doesn’t just benefit you, though, it benefits everyone around you. In a study of nearly 20,000 employees around the world, I found...
What motivates you?
Maybe you’ve worked with someone who met deadlines and followed through, but for some reason couldn’t move forward on the goals they set for...
Wake-up call
Globalization, flex hours and the work-at-home smartphone ever aglow are robbing many workers of sleep, and the consequences go beyond coming into the office...
When learning at work becomes overwhelming
Consider this: chief nursing officers (CNOs), who oversee large nursing workforces in midsize and major health systems, have knowledge-intensive jobs to begin with. These...
Multifamily theory of relativity
Take a moment and gaze upon this page as if it were just a blank piece of paper. A single, blank sheet of paper. What...
How emotional judo can help you take control of every conflict
Try emotional judo. That advice comes from Ron Kaufman, author of the bestseller Uplifting Service: The Proven Path to Delighting Your Customers, Colleagues, and...
