So many of us wake up to the sound of our alarm and groan at the thought of starting the day. Now, why is that? Sure, it’s due in part to our longing for more sleep or desire to lay in bed all day. But another big factor is our…
Work & Careers
I think it’s safe to say that in grade school we actually still liked school: we looked forward to seeing our friends, showing off our newest sweater, going to that one class we enjoyed, and playing our favorite games in gym class. But there was, of course, also so much…
Today is National Boss’s Day, so we thought it was the perfect time to give the bosses of the world some easy tips on how to be an amazing boss. Now, we’re in no way implying that your aren’t currently an awesome boss and beloved by your employees, but hopefully…
For the last few days, you’ve lived on the pages of Indeed, scrolling through the many job postings and clicking on promising leads. You’ve recrafted your cover letter more times than you can remember and sent your resume to an abundance of companies (fingers crossed that this is finally the…
I used to sit in bed, TV on, phone by my side, music blaring, and “study”. And I wondered why, after two hours of relentless studying, it felt like I was getting nothing done. It would take me at least another few hours to run through the rest of my…
Our workplace is our home away from home and our coworkers our second family. But we don’t always put as much effort into creating an enjoyable space at work as we do back at the house. If we did, we’d probably be able to cut down on some tension, some…
Many office workers often talk about how much they would love to work from home. These types of individuals are usually burned out from the typical workplace that requires one to abide by rules, show up on time, and stay confined to one area for a good portion of the…
Unemployment may come as a complete surprise, or it may be on the horizon for quite some time. When you are in between jobs, it is completely normal to also have an air of uncertainty that is hard to escape. Many times, those who are struggling with unemployment fight to…
Scope of the Problem Nearly 1 in 5 Americans have had a diagnosable mental health condition in the last yeari. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, five of the 10 leading causes of disability are mental health issuesii. Mental health problems in the workplace effect: Absenteeism Morale/staff attitude…
The Entrepreneur’s Nerves are not Made of Steel Building and sustaining a business is a day-in, day-out war between uncertainty and perseverance. Make few bad decisions or take your “eye off the ball” for just a minute, and it could be “game over.” As an entrepreneur, your ability to persist…
The following is from an interview with Life Coach and Owner of Thriveworks Conway Counseling, Curtiss Robinson: How would you define workaholism? Why do you think some people are workaholics? The work–life balance has drastically changed in our country. The traditional 9-to-5 workday is a dinosaur. There is a new…
