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The World’s Shortest Course on Time Management
There are countless things that you can do. There are numerous things that you want to do. There are several things that others expect you to do. There are many things that you think you are supposed to do. However, … Continue reading
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Work as Alibi: Turtle Workaholics
Workaholics are often thought of as people who put in long hours out of necessity (“it’s the tax season” or “got to make the moolah”), because they are obviously inefficient, because they are suckers (“can’t say no to the boss” … Continue reading
Stressed, lonely, or depressed? Could a pet help?
Getting a pet may be just what a doctor might order to help overcome stress, loneliness, and depression. For reasons not completely understood, we need animals as much as they need us. Scientific studies have confirmed anecdotal evidence that pets … Continue reading
You Don’t Have to Be Chained to Your Desk to Succeed at Work
The 40-hour workweek is a bygone. The workday is longer, the pace of work is faster, and most projects tend to be open-ended. A successful corporate career now demands a high-level of performance for sustained periods. At what cost, though? … Continue reading
The Nature of Worry
Have you ever realized that most of your adversities never occur? Or that most of your worries like in anticipation of such adversities? That some of life’s most common troubling scenarios never come to pass? That most of your worrying … Continue reading
Anxious or stressed out? Try deep breathing for instant relief
Anxiety and stress are the body and mind’s natural responses to anything that jeopardizes your sense of balance. Your nervous system releases cortisol, adrenaline and other stress hormones that make your heart beat faster, tense up muscles, rise blood pressure, … Continue reading
10 Smart Things You Can Do in 10 Minutes
1. Clear the clutter around you Disorder and clutter are the primary sources of the feeling of not being on “top of things.” Messy workspaces can quickly get out of hand and drag you down. Conquer clutter by processing each … Continue reading
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A Secret of Dieting Success: Do Not Deprive Yourself of Your Guilty Pleasures
The turn of the year brings about a plethora of advice on the ritual of New Year’s resolutions. Articles in magazines and websites and features in the media might interest most of us in pursuing this advice. However, change is … Continue reading
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7 Easy Ways to Get More Done in Less Time
Divide and conquer. Break up large projects into smaller tasks. If you think a task will take less than five minutes, get it done right away. If you can reply to an email in less than two minutes, reply immediately … Continue reading
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Self-Assessment Quiz: How Stressed are You?
The first step to overcome the causes and effects of stress is to acknowledge stress and become aware of its symptoms. By identifying the following telltale signs of stress, you can take steps to manage them. Evaluate your level of … Continue reading
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