How our beliefs and behaviors can foster resilience For years we’ve all been told that stress is bad for our health. But more recent research suggests that our perception of stress matters. Stress tends to be more harmful when combined with the belief that it impacts health. This is [...]
No matter what your field or role, updating your skills and knowledge on a continuous basis can help you grow in your current position and prepare for more advanced work. Continuous learning helps you adapt to the changing requirements of an organization and gain a competitive edge in the [...]
Learning requires a lot of “doing.” Think about when you learned to ride a bike. Did you read an operating manual and then jet off down the road like a pro? Most likely you practiced. And when the training wheels came off, you probably experienced some wobbles and spills [...]
Adapted from an article by Sean Glaze, Michael Hyatt Leadership Consulting, March 2019 Team motivation is often the result of one person being bold enough to shake up the status quo with an extraordinary work ethic or enthusiasm that spreads to the entire group. Surprisingly, one of the best [...]
Healthy personal relationships can provide support and help reduce stress. In addition, studies indicate that people with close friends and family may live longer and experience fewer illnesses. Want to give your relationships a boost? Try the following: Prioritize time with friends and family. Spending time with others can [...]
If you feel and express thanks regularly, you’ve probably experienced how an attitude of gratitude can improve your mood. Same goes for when you’re on the receiving end of gratitude—most people are happier when they feel valued and appreciated. Positive psychology and neuroscience research back this up. And the [...]
The term “burnout” comes from the concept of burning fuel until it’s depleted—an apt metaphor for a condition that has become far too common. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines burnout as, “a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” The primary symptoms are: [...]
5 tips to help you build trust and respect Active listening is a training frequently offered to leaders and counselors to build trust, empathy, and relationships. It’s a skill that can positively impact people both professionally and personally. The foundational concepts are straightforward, beneficial, and available to anyone willing to [...]
Whether you’re giving an impromptu sales pitch or trying to make friends, your ability to connect is something other people can sense. It’s what makes you memorable and magnetic. Employers and recruiters have known this for years—which is why they often prize soft skills like listening and communication over [...]
Between demanding work lives and personal or family needs, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The common response to ever-growing workloads is to work harder and put in longer hours, rather than to step back and find a new way of operating. Feeling perpetually overwhelmed has a range of negative [...]
