Want success? Pursue your happiness

July 12, 2009 by  
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Even after tremendous highs and lows, most people drift back to their natural set point for happiness. And as with your weight or the temperature in a room, you can reprogram your level of happiness to a new set point. All it takes is practice. It pays off, too. Besides being ... Continue Reading

Taking your problems home from work

June 24, 2009 by  
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In today’s modern world, it is often difficult to switch off after a hard day’s work, resulting in most employees taking their problems home after work. A standard day is divided into 3 thirds – work, home, sleep. It is important that each of these three thirds are kept separate ... Continue Reading

Ways to stay sane at work

June 22, 2009 by  
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In today’s tough market, stress in the workplace is at an all-time high. Increased layoffs result in workers carrying new and different responsibilities, with the ever-present concern about the viability of their own job and the financial security of their family and friends. As a result, it is more important ... Continue Reading

Stress and time management tips

June 16, 2009 by  
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To better manage your time and keep your stress level at bay, follow some or all of these tips. 1. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF When I get busy, the first thing I tend to want to toss out the window are my Reeboks. And the first thing I want to embrace ... Continue Reading

How to overcome the fear of public speaking

June 11, 2009 by  
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“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two? Does that seem right? To the average person that means that if they have to go to a funeral, they’d be better off in the casket than giving the ... Continue Reading

Long hours of work can hurt your career

June 10, 2009 by  
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The more time you spend at work is supposed to mean raises and promotions, right? Well, not necessarily. Depending on their work, the culture of your company or industry and the current economic situation of the client working long hours can be a detriment to your career instead of positive ... Continue Reading

Careers: How to avoid job burnouts

June 8, 2009 by  
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One of the most common topics of conversation with coaching clients and colleagues these days centers around burnout. Interestingly enough, burnout happens as much to companies and businesses as it does to individuals. Burnout is a state or condition where one experiences fatigue, exhaustion, or frustration as a result of ... Continue Reading

The daily grind: How ‘commuting’ is bad for the soul

June 5, 2009 by  
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“He blew his mind out in a car, he didn’t notice that the lights had changed”, in the lyrics from “A Day in the Life” (Sgt. Pepper album) were The Beatles referring to traffic congestion back in 1967 or someone who was searching for his soul? Today’s modern commuter travels ... Continue Reading

How to tell if you are a workaholic

May 30, 2009 by  
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A workaholic is someone who tends to be addicted to their work. Often the workaholic neglects other aspects of their lives in favor of work as a result of this compulsory behavior. For the workaholic priorities lie with their work and as a result family or other commitments tend to get ... Continue Reading

Careers: What to do when burnout hits

May 28, 2009 by  
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Burnout can happen to anyone and may manifest in a variety of ways. On rare occasions burnout happens suddenly, but most of the time it is a gradual build up that it isn’t noticed until the exhaustion appears. One person’s tolerance for burnout may be different than another’s. Additionally, the organizational ... Continue Reading