Email: Does It Help or Hinder Your Work Productivity?The invention of email was supposed to make communication and your life easier, but it can become disruptive to your work productivity. Read on for four easy and surefire ways to make email more efficient and your communication more effective—and to carve more time back into your workday.
The Benefits of Making Deliberate MistakesSometimes a mistake is exactly what’s needed to make progress. You require not just a mistake—but a deliberate mistake. Even if you don’t get what you really wanted or hoped for, you’ll probably learn something useful that will help you along your path. Read on to learn how to make good mistakes!
Overwhelmed at Work? How to Recognize and Avoid Secondhand StressSecondhand stress is the stress that someone else experiences that becomes your own when you interact with that person. Frazzled colleagues, an uptight boss, and anxious coworkers are typical sources of stress that can pass to you. Read on for ways to avoid and defuse these stressful situations.
Take Charge of Your Online IdentityOnline networking is easier than ever, but this strength can be a threat if one’s online identity is not managed well. Organizations do their part to protect their users’ identities and privacy, but it is high time the user steps up to be his own tester in validating that he safeguards himself.
Achieving a State of Flow in Work and PlayFlow is that wonderful state of being so immersed in what you’re doing that you’re oblivious to your surroundings. You feel in command of what you’re doing, do it effortlessly, and perform at your best. If you want to achieve flow at work, do work you love—or just get moving. Read on for more tips.
How to Say No to Your Boss without Hurting Your CareerIt can be risky to say no when your boss tries to add to your already overflowing workload. But ultimately, you and your work suffer if you say yes when your plate is already piled high. Saying no doesn't have to mean career suicide. Read on for advice on the timing and technique for saying no.
What Sports Professionals Can Teach Us about Managing StressAccording to a recent survey, stress is the number one workforce risk issue. While most IT professionals are not trained to handle stress at work, turning our attention to sports professionals might give us some insight into how to deal with stressful situations.
The Enormous Mental and Physical Benefits of GenerosityDoing good for others has been shown to decrease anxiety, reduce depression, relieve stress, and enhance well-being. So when you are generous with your time, attention, and support at work, such as by mentoring employees, coaching colleagues, or helping a coworker, you're benefiting yourself, too.
