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Resilience: the key to reducing stress at work

Stress at work is a fact of life for most people. Learn how to shift your frame of mind and respond to stressful work scenarios more effectively. Whether you’re overloaded with assignments, or you’re not getting along with your teammates, stress at work is a fact of life. According to a survey by the American […]

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How to take better breaks at work

By Jessie Wood We all know it’s important to take breaks at work, but do you let yourself truly idle? Here’s how (and why) to take better breaks throughout your day. We’ve all heard how important it is to take breaks at work. We can only sit in front of a computer for so long […]

Ditch new year resolutions, new horizons, Liz Pommer and Vicky Darling

Ditch the New Year resolutions

Did you start the year with a list of resolutions? Have you started ticking off your list or is it already becoming a nuisance? In the excitement of a new year, we often draft a list of changes that puts expectations onto ourselves that we’ll never really be able to fulfill and which becomes a burden […]

The Science of Breaks at Work: Change Your Thinking About Downtime

Taking breaks at work can make you happier, more focused and more productive. Here’s a look at the science of why breaks work and how to use them better. I know you don’t want to take a break right now. Why? Because you’re too busy. This post is probably one of more than a few […]

5 tips for better decision-making by stepping outside of your head

My head is so often full of words and scenarios that I sometimes have to make a conscious effort to step outside of that familiar space before making important decisions.  It’s an occupational hazard. Until recently, I would start every day trapped in my mind, going over how words or decisions might be interpreted – […]