Like many people, I recorded the finale of the Oprah Winfrey show. Rather than have guests, she gave us a keynote speech filled with incredible wisdom. I’ve shared some of those nuggets below with suggestions for how you can implement them at work. One of my favorites is “Luck is when opportunity meets preparation.” How…
One of the most effective burnout prevention strategies is also one of the hardest skills to practice: saying no. Many people who appear calm, effective, and resilient are not managing more than everyone else. They are managing their boundaries better. Why Saying No Protects Your Energy If you have a demanding professional life and want…
One of the most important dimensions of any marketing plan should be customer retention. The best way to keep your business healthy is to take excellent care of your employees and existing customers. Even if the primary work you have done for them has been completed, check in regularly- at least once every 4-6 weeks. Educate your…
A great many studies including one on 2000 people found that being kind to others decreases stress and enhances mental health. Pick one day this week and choose to deliberately commit 5 separate acts of kindness. These should be chosen and intentional acts, but they do not need to be big things. Something as simple…
Water and Food Make a Big Impact Many people are working longer hours and doing the work of several people. Hunched over a computer or isolated in a cubicle, these folks’ very work environment is not conducive to health. So change that. At least 3 times a day, get up, stretch, go for a walk outside,…
You may think that when you get to a certain level of income, or find the right life partner, that you will be truly happy. But the research shows just the opposite is true. You need to be happy first, and then the success, relationships and accomplishment will come.
When someone is speaking to you, do you stop what you’re doing and look them in the eye, giving them your full focus? Most of us do not, because we’re multi-tasking. This can be a big mistake if you want your co-workers and loved ones to feel valued and heard. Focus on them, don’t do anything else, nod…
Have you ever watched a young child have a really spirited temper tantrum – where they jump up and down, stomp their feet, make fists and holler? And then ten minutes later, they’re just fine. They let go of the frustration, move on and get back to being happy. Wouldn’t it be nice if we adults could deal with our anger that quickly?
According to a late 2008 report in Forbes, if you get less than 7 hours of sleep at night, you are at a “cognitive disadvantage;” your brain does not function properly. People who get less than 7 hours of sleep are three times more susceptible to colds and lack of sleep is a major cause of obesity and diabetes.
Listening to Music Can Boost Your Immune Function 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. Listening to Pachelbel’s famous Canon in D major while preparing…