It turns out the advice to “shake it off” is literally true. When you’re anticipating something that triggers your anxiety, rub your hands together for two or three deep breaths and then shake them out. This yoga practice helps you instantly feel more grounded and in the moment. Exactly what you want when you’re going […]
As we head into the holiday season (I’m counting Halloween as the kickoff!) be aware that the weight many of us put on at this time can have serious career consequences. Gaining weight at work is common—it can be a blessing or a curse if you have a coworker who loves to bake! In a
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How do you handle work when you’re not one of the lucky ones who has found meaning there? First, forget the idea that you have to make a drastic change. Anyone can find meaning at their current job because meaning is about connecting to your situation. If you’re dissatisfied, you’re most likely either complaining or
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We’ve all experienced it. Our boss seems distant and a little cold. A call we expect doesn’t come. We pitch for business and hear…crickets. In no time we’re convinced that it was something we did—or didn’t do. We get down in the dumps and drag others along with us. It is a tremendous energy drain.
It’s easy to forget that we choose how we view the world. Because it’s our perspective, we believe whatever we think is reality and not merely an interpretation of facts that we can control. Imagine how different you’d feel if the world was full of interesting people and lots of opportunity instead of being full
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Question: I was hired to build up a new department in a successful company. Previously one of the managers had my job on top of her own. Now she’s my “customer” and is working against me. I thought she’d be happy to be free of the extra work. Suggestions? D.P., New York, NY Answer: While
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Question: My new boss always assumes the worst and his anxiety has me second guessing everything. Any ideas? A. H., New Jersey Answer: It may not feel like it, but this situation is a golden opportunity to learn a critical skill. Your team is directly affected by how you’re feeling as well, so learning how
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While we may know that concentrating our attention and energy yields better results more quickly, maintaining focus is more difficult than ever—and it’s going to get worse. “Scientists say juggling email, phone calls and other incoming information can change how people think and behave. They say our ability to focus is being undermined by bursts
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While most have heard about the importance of networking, it’s often thought of only as it relates to finding a new job. But if you limit networking only to job searching, you’re limiting its utility; your networking skills decline and you may miss out on opportunities. Your employer expects you to come up with innovative
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There’s a natural impulse at year’s end to review and assess events and achievements. Goal-oriented people like to measure progress in order to make adjustments, review what they’ve learned, and decide how they want to move forward. Often, though, our view is colored by recent events, and/or we focus on whatever didn’t meet our standards
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