I’m sure you can think of a time when you were working on something that you had little to no interest in doing. It’s tedious to watch the clock while you’re working, but you can’t help but do so if you’re disengaged or disinterested in the task. But this mental state certainly won’t allow you … Read more
Picture yourself on a typical Sunday night. Do you feel refreshed and energized as you look forward to the upcoming week? Or is there a slight (to severe) feeling of dread present when you think about waking up the next morning? Unlike other new beginnings that bring us enthusiasm and joy, Mondays have been found … Read more
Most people automatically think of Mother Teresa when they come across the inspiring poem, “Do It Anyway”. The words written in the verses of this poem were very meaningful to Mother Theresa, as she had it displayed on the wall of her home to help motivate the children in Calcutta. However, Mother Teresa’s poem was … Read more
Have you ever witnessed a conversation in which one person is constantly interrupting or talking over the speaker? How well was the speaker’s message being understood by the listener? How much of the message do you think the listener retained after walking away? Not only does this common listening error convolute the speaker’s message for … Read more
Think for a second about how many conversations you have every day. Whether it’s a professional exchange with someone at work or you’re making small talk with someone on the subway, it’s hard to go a day without having a conversation. In fact, one study found that the average person has 27 conversations per day, … Read more
You’ve done your research to pick out your ideal bullet journal. You’ve compiled all of the pens you want to use and have decided on a color-coding system. Or, you’ve finally found an app that works just right for you to help you track your progress with your habits. But now what? One of the … Read more
As a social worker in a busy hospital, I often find myself overwhelmed with requests, crises, and pressing issues that need an immediate resolution. Sometimes, I feel so bombarded by demands that I freeze, not knowing where to even start. When working in healthcare, there is little room for error. Tasks need to be completed … Read more
Practicing continuous improvement in all facets of your life is important for your overall self-growth, but continuing to improve your performance at work may have the largest impact on your life. As our ever-changing technological society continues to expand, keeping your knowledge and skills stagnant is a surefire way to put an end to your … Read more
When I think about goals that I have made in the past, a common theme comes up. In hindsight, the purpose of my goals is typically to get something in the future that I didn’t have at the moment. For example: Make more money Lose weight Get organized But once those goals were reached (or … Read more
Are you naturally happy and optimistic? If you’re thinking to yourself, “I hate those people!” then maybe you don’t fall into this category, but I would be willing to bet that you wish you could be at least a bit more like this population. But the truth is, most people aren’t just “naturally” happy and … Read more