Tried Everything and Still Over Scheduling? Try these Proven Time Management Tips
I've been known as a perpetual over–scheduler for much of my professional life. I'm not sharing this to gain your sympathy, or to impress you. I agree emphatically with Brene Brown
who says we need to give up exhaustion as a status symbol. But even for the most mindful, doing less is easier said than done. Technology has made us available 24×7 and although every device still comes with an off button, many people find it hard to sign off at the ...More Info
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Miscommunication: Why Does it Happen?
Communication,
thanks to technology, has been easier, and yet it seems harder at the same time. There is so much room for miscommunication, which involves someone misinterpreting something you've said. At best, miscommunications can lead to funny stories. At worst, miscommunications can ruin relationships and cause trouble. You know what you said and you made it as clear as crystal, so why does the other person pretend that they didn't hear it? Here ...More Info
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Feel Cared About
Everyone knows what it's like to care about someone. Remember being with a friend, a mate, a pet: you feel warmly connected,
and want him or her not to suffer and to be happy. On the other hand, you've probably had the sense, one time or another, of not being cared about. That you didn't matter to another person, or to a group of people. Maybe they weren't actively against you, but they sure weren't for you. ...More Info
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More Consciousness. Less Feedback
Rat race. It's a phrase we all know, and its origins began in a lab, centuries ago, as rats raced through a maze to be the first to get the cheese. It seems so archaic, and yet, the analogy is still true today, and that's a problem. According to award–winning author, speaker, and executive educator Carol Sanford, the rats aren't the problem; it's the cheese. It's what employees are racing to get and how they feel they must compete with each other and rely on ...More Info
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How to be Mindful at Work
Mindfulness
has become a popular subject, and for a good reason. It involves being aware of the present and keeping any distractions or self–defeating thoughts out of your head. Many who have tried mindfulness swear by its health benefits,
from sleeping better to even reducing your risk of disease. If you have a 9–5 grind, being mindful at work is a challenge. Luckily, it's one that you can do by practicing some mindfulness at work. ...More Info
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Managing Means Continuous Learning
Many first–time managers are thrown into their new roles with little or no preparation. If you're one of them, hopefully you thrive on developing others and leading a team. With minimal (to no) training and the desire to get good fast, you're probably looking for tips to help you improve your managerial skills. Even if you're a seasoned manager, there's always plenty to learn. Here are four of my all–time favorite books and articles, with practical advice for ...More Info
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Raising Self-esteem for Better Health and Fulfillment
Most of us would agree that there are cultural and socioeconomic barriers in life. Some people have grown up in environments whereas children they were told they would succeed, contribute to society, and live an abundant life. This is a wonderful formula when moving from childhood into adulthood. However, many people have grown up in environments with indifference and abuse, and struggle to find a positive sense of self. Their homes may have lacked in support, security, ...More Info
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Love Someone
Sometimes something happens. Perhaps your sweet old cat takes a turn for the worse, or there's a money problem, or your son waves goodbye as he gets on a plane to start college on the other side of the country. Sometimes it's on a larger scale: maybe there's been an election and you're grappling with its consequences (see my other post on this topic: (See my other post on this topic: Take Heart.)
Or you might be dealing with something ongoing, like a dead–end job (or no job at ...More Info
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Anger - A Misunderstood Emotion
Anger
is quite misunderstood. It's an emotion associated with those who have lost control. Those who are dangerous. Those who are irrational. And there are some legitimate reasons to think that. Those who can't control their anger do need to seek help in order to make managing anger
better for them. With that said, some anger is good, and it's often misunderstood. Here's why. ...More Info
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10 Ways to Support Your Partner
For couples who have children here's a top ten list (in no particular order) of ways to support your partner. This article was adapted from the book Mother Nurture
by Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Jan Hanson, M.S. and Ricki Pollycove, M.D. When a child has a need or a problem, dive in. For example, you be the one to tend to your child in a restaurant. If your partner offers a suggestion, take in ...More Info
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