Reduce Work-Related Burnout with These Action Steps Burnout is extreme fatigue often caused by work-life imbalance and a lack of social support. According to Ohio State University, burnout can cause extreme physical and mental exhaustion and has been connected with many health risks, including early mortality, depression, coronary heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Certain personality traits, such as pessimism,…
How to Become a Great Leader Great leaders motivate employees to be productive to reach personal and shared goals. They increase employee happiness, engagement, and retention. Great leaders lead to company success by growing sales and profits. Leaders are not born but made through hard work and experience. Find out how you can become a better leader. Focus on your…
5 Steps to Combat the Comparison Trap In today’s society, it’s common to try to one-up people, whether it’s with material things or with accomplishments. And to do this, we often compare ourselves to others. But this can do more damage than good. Let’s take a look. Thomas Mussweiler, a professor of organizational behavior, says, “We’re wired for connection and…
How to Stay Positive in a Negative World Remaining positive when negative tension surrounds you is a skill worth mastering and sharing with others. If you need a few ideas on how to create a positive outlook or cheer others up, here are some you’ll’ find helpful. Breathe. Practice the 4-7-8 technique from Dr. Andrew Wile. Try this breathing pattern:…
How to Stay Healthy When You’re Stressed The new year is a terrific time to focus on your health. One of the greatest overall benefits to your health is eliminating or reducing your stress. Here are some tips on how to stay healthy when you’re stressed out. 1. Get regular exercise. This sounds simple enough, yet most of us struggle…