Category: Confidence and Impact
9 Things to Try When You Lack Motivation
When you’re feeling unmotivated, it doesn’t mean you’re lazy. A lack of motivation is usually a symptom. There are hundreds of reasons you could be feeling unmotivated. Instead of forcing yourself on a drudging march of productivity, try one of these tactics.
Five Healthy Swaps That Will Upgrade Your Workday
You’ve been going through your days stressed and overworked. You wake up tired, and by the end of the workday, you’re completely spent. These five healthy swaps will help you upgrade your workday, renew your energy, and free you up to do more of what you love. Want to start feeling better now? Try one…
Could you afford to lose two-thirds of your team?
In a survey of more than 5,000 workers across four countries, Glassdoor found that more than pay and benefits, today’s talent cares about company culture and mission.
Dealing with Mistakes at Work
How to KonMari Your To-Do List
Can’t focus? These four tactics will help you get back on track.
One afternoon last week, I found myself staring at a draft of an email. I was mid-sentence and just…could not focus. After reading and re-reading the words I had already managed to get down, I finally hit save and closed the draft. A lack of focus is just one more message our brains are sending…
How to ask your boss for a flexible schedule
If you’ve been thinking about asking for flexibility at the office, I encourage you to go for it. Several studies have found that flexibility at work makes us happier, healthier, and less prone to burnout. Once you’ve decided to go for it, try these tactics to increase the likelihood you’ll get a resounding YES.
Has Work Taken Over Your Life?
We live in a world where there is always more work to be done than hours in the day. We are beholden to strategic plans, work plans, road maps, targets, deadlines, and funnels. We live with constant change, where opportunities come and go faster than we can qualify ourselves to take advantage of them. We…
Reframing Inconveniences: The Type A Guide to Coping When Things Go Awry
Many of the inconveniences that contribute to chronic stress and frustration are caused by the little, everyday things. Not being able to find your keys/sunglasses/umbrella when you leave the house in the morning. Someone canceling a meeting at the last minute. Lunch spilling in your bag during the morning commute. Missing the bus or train.…