Many of us know the importance of children having a pattern in their daily activities, but I’ve realized it’s just as essential for me as an adult. Especially if life is feeling unsettled, it’s relaxing to land in the comforts of the known. So, what daily activities can remain consistent even if life is feeling…
It’s the start of a new year, and you’re feeling restless in your job, but you can’t pinpoint exactly why. Sometimes this internal “check” has to do with the desire (or need) to move elsewhere on your vocational path. Consider a few questions: Are you doing what you were meant to do with your life? Do you…
Seems we always want what we don’t have—such as with our hair (curly vs. straight) or with the weather (warm vs. cool). And so it goes with our day-to-day lifestyle. Individuals who work full-time in a traditional work setting dream of a more relaxed schedule, vs. those who work remotely often desire more people time. Last week…
Boss’s Day is scheduled each year for October 16th. Are you someone who observes this celebration? I’ve heard some think of it as a silly observance because: “Every day is Boss’s Day since they are the ones in charge.” Hmm, they do have a point. However, as employees for our companies—whether we work from home or in a traditional office setting—it is…
The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.” ~Albert Einstein You may think you’ve racked up enough alone time over the past few years to last a lifetime, but having regular stints of private time is actually good for our souls. In fact, we read in Psalm 62:5 where King David…
In a previous segment of this series, we learned that anxiety could affect our thoughts and behavior in such a way that we are debilitated in our daily functioning. You may be concerned about how this could affect you at the workplace. Normal job stress—meeting deadlines, talking with clients, being prepared, balancing your workload—is typical workplace angst. But, if anxiety-related unease hinders your ability…
If you’ve been in the workforce much time at all, I’m sure you’ve noticed varied types of behavior from other employees. Some of this is simply due to individual personality traits. But other times, behavior may signal something deeper, such as a mental health issue. The conduct of co-workers is learned over time—after watching them…
Whether you are fresh out of school or transitioning from a long-term career, many adults face the challenge at some point in their lives of making a job change. This can certainly be a daunting task. However, by taking a few intentional steps of action, this undertaking can be an enjoyable and often enlightening venture…
Returning to work after an extended holiday break can be rough, even for the most loyal employee. But the day-to-day “clocking in” can be daunting as well for those who simply don’t enjoy their line of work or place of employment. What can be done to remedy this sad situation? 3 Big Jumps Toward More…
As you prepare for the coming year, there are several important things you can do between Christmas and New Year’s Day to make the months ahead the very best yet! Check out this list: RENEW Hit the reset button on your daily commitments to determine whether or not they are to be continued this next…