Management Tip: Catch People in Act of Doing it Right At a recent networking function, I hugged a business associate and praised her for her recent accomplishments. She said “I wish they treated me this way at work.” How sad that so many workplaces don’t emphasize praise, but rather just numbers and performance. Your employees will run…
Stress Tip: What You Eat Matters – Eat Local, Fresh, Whole Welcoa leader David Hunnicutt says one of the keys to better health is to eat local, as much as possible. That means fresh food from your own garden, local farmers’ markets and your grocery store. The more you dine out, the less control…
At the end of each day, record 10 small successes you’ve had that day. Anything you intended to do and did is a success. Catch yourself in the act of doing things right and see how much
happier and more fulfilled you are.
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…
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,…
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…
Believe it or not , there are several foods which can help you manage your stress , cut your cortisol levels and even handle depression. • Eat walnuts to treat depression. Harvard Science Review published a study by McClean Behavioral Genetics Laboratory citing that walnuts are powerful antidepressants! If you don’t like walnuts, try molasses…
How many live events have you attended this year? Conferences, seminars, trade shows, expos, retreats, boot camps, workshops, one day programs- all of these are considered live events, where you actually go and meet people face to face. Live events help you overcome the stress of working alone on your business, trying to come up…