Gardening Increases Your Happiness We’ve long known that being outside in nature lifts your spirits. But a study from the University of Bristol, England, shows that actually getting your hands in the soil, gardening and breathing the dirt may be another way to lift your spirits. A bacteria commonly found in soil produces effects similar to antidepressant…
Great Ways to Relieve Stress Through Music A 2006 Journal of Advanced Nursing study showed that listening to music one hour a day for a week reduced symptoms of depression by 25%. Music, especially classical music, can also serve as a powerful stress-relief tool. Music therapy can also elevate mood, improve immune system function, reduce…
Manage Your Email Time and Reduce Stress I’ve heard so many professionals tell me in my speeches that they get hooked by their email and get stressed out. Some even have an alarm that rings or chimes every time a new email comes in. Turn that OFF! No wonder your stress levels are skyrocketing through…
The Real Cost of Chronic Stress Everyone knows that stress is bad for you. Tense muscles, ulcers, and snarky attitudes are all obvious results of stress. But the impact goes far beyond that, both physically and financially. Stress-related claims cost US companies 10% of their annual earnings. A typical employee dealing with stress, back pain,…
Moms Get More Stressed About Their Families Than Dads A new study confirms what many of us already thought- moms carry the emotional burden of stress in the family. The 500 Family Study investigated how middle class families balance family and work life . Overall, it found that working mothers spent 1/4 of their mental time…
Don’t Deny Others the Chance to Assist Recently, I heard from a friend in the hospital who is critically ill. She had been there for 5 days and was calling to let me know. I was so grateful to know what was going on, to be able to pray for her and check on her. I…
Which Means They Are Not Happy and Not Productive- What Can You Do? One of the most important areas to focus on when dealing with disengaged employees is really very simple: Tie their work to your purpose. Connecting daily work to a clear sense of purpose strengthens engagement and motivation, both of which are critical…
Do Something Special Many of us know the power of gratitude but how many put it into action? It’s one thing to tell someone you appreciate them, and that is great. To write it is even more powerful. And most meaningful of all is some kind of gesture that truly expresses thanks. I am a…
The Value of True Downtime Why Leaders Must Unplug to Think Clearly Constant connectivity creates constant cognitive load. Email, messaging, notifications, and social feeds compete for attention and fragment focus. Over time, this doesn’t just create fatigue — it quietly erodes the strategic clarity, creative thinking, and emotional regulation that effective leadership requires. Research and…
AT & T Did Not Make This Customer Happy Have you ever had the experience of dealing with someone where you just could not get anywhere and you were incredibly frustrated, maybe even furious? Enter AT&T business, whom I have used for decades. When we moved to Florida , I set up my business account…