Category: Psychology

  • Are you causing ‘Boss Blues’?

    By Liz Walker | April 25, 2018 As managers, it can be hard to imagine we’re the root of employee stress. But think back over your career and the types of management styles you’ve worked with. Some managers might have been empathic, nurturing and supportive. Others were inflexible, uncaring or unsure. Management style — good or bad —…

  • What is Obliger-Rebellion?

     By Gretchen Rubin October 13, 2017 A thoughtful reader asked an interesting question on Twitter: “Does Obliger-rebellion ever manifest as physical symptoms with no apparent cause?” I believe that it absolutely might do so. First — what is Obliger-rebellion? Obliger-rebellion occurs when Obligers meet, meet, meet, meet expectations, and then suddenly — they snap. They say, “This, I will…

  • Are you Productive or Just Busy?

    By Damon Brown | February 20, 2018 Differences between productivity and busyness Productivity and busyness are often used interchangeably. This is a mistake. When you think about it, you can be busy and still get nothing really done. Productivity is efficiently using time to change something, whether it be improving a project or taking care of an errand.…

  • 6 ways to practice self-care at work

    By Sharlyn Lauby | April 4, 2018  According to The American Institute of Stress, 80 percent of workers feel stress on the job. Unfortunately, nearly half say they need to learn how to manage stress. As a result, an increasing number of employers are encouraging employee self-care. Self-care is the concept of “taking care of ourselves”. Not simply getting…

  • Using Your Senses to Relieve Stress on the Spot

    Quick Stress Relief Ever wish a stress superhero could save you from the tension of traffic jams, chaotic meetings, arguments with your spouse, or a toddler’s tantrums? Well, you can be your own stress-busting superhero. Using your senses, you can tap into the power to reduce the impact of stress as it’s happening and stay…