Summer is here! Longer days and, of course, VACATION! According to Allina Health there reasons vacations are necessary for your health. Studies demonstrate that vacations have physical and mental health benefits. People who take vacations have lower stress, less risk of… Read More
Archive for the ‘Productivity’ Category
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Cheers to Holiday Harmony
Holidays are often filled with so much activity we neglect to savor the moments with family and friends. According to Pew Research, in 2017 about nine-in-ten Americans (92%)… celebrated Christmas; a study in 2019 according to Gallup reported about the same. According to Pew Research, the role… Read More
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Art of Influence
The thought of influencing others may be daunting, but we influence with every aspect of our behavior. Should your intention be to increase your influence, Professor G. Richard Shell of Wharton’s Center for Leadership and Change Management, provides an effective strategy: First,… Read More
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Detox Your Social Circle
Ever notice how being around happy people improves your mood? Whereas other people can suck the life out of you? It is a known fact we are the product of those with whom we choose to surround ourselves. The people close to… Read More
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Wisdom Imparted
Education is emphasized in today’s society as an empowering avenue one must take to advance their career, and consequently their life. Statistics equate education to income or career success, albeit less often to happiness. Many influential experiences occur outside of the classroom. Compassion for… Read More
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Combatting Burnout
Burnout, defined by Psychology Today as “a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress” is at an all-time high. Virtually 69% of employees report some burnout symptoms. Once seen as an excuse for laziness,… Read More
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Self Talk Matters!
Every human being produces approximately 70,000 thoughts per day, according to the Laboratory of NeuroImaging, University of Southern California. Our minds never stop! The marveling fact is that humans are highly unaware of how the mind works, including the impact of our mind on… Read More
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Physical Effects of Emotion
One cannot escape emotions as they govern our lives. Emotions contribute to every decision, act, interaction, and outcome creating experiences more complex than merely positive or negative. A game changer is: we possess emotive choice and research indicates those choices… Read More
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Constructive Conflict
The idea of conflict can cause anxiety to some, whereas other people seem to utilize conflict as an issue-processing strategy. Although conflict is often viewed negatively, it is not always realized with arguing or loud voices. There are various… Read More