Tag: stress

  • How to tell your boss you’re overwhelmed

    By Sharlyn Lauby | November 6, 2017 Workplace stress is a real issue. According to a survey conducted by Everest College, eight in ten employees are stressed by at least one thing at work. When you start drilling down for specifics about what those individual stressors might be, workload is tops on the list. A survey from employee assistance…

  • 7 tips for leaving work where it belongs — at work

    By Melissa Gratias | June 10, 2016 It comes down to one word: accessibility. In the 1970s, open-door policies were popular as a way to encourage communication between management and employees. Better relations with unions resulted from increased accessibility of managers. Thus, “my door is always open” became a popular catchphrase. Then there was the explosion of email…

  • 5 Tips to Boosting Your Afternoon Productivity

    Here are some tips for an effective Closing Ritual to end the work day:

  • 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…

  • 3 Ways to Combat Stress and Achieve Balance

    by Kirsten Blakemore Edwards | Jul 20, 2017 You can’t control most of life’s challenges, but you can change how you react to them. These three habits help you manage stress and enjoy a more satisfying life. Read the original article published on Inc. Magazine: “3 Ways to Combat Stress and Achieve Balance“ One thing we know for certain…