by karlyn | Aug 15, 2013 | For Employees, Stress & Coping, Workplace Bullying, Your Questions Answered
I’ve received more than one question how to deal with a boss that creates a toxic working environment by being angry, demeaning, unsupportive and generally make you dread going into work every day.Here are some things to keep in mind. Be Objective: Take Stock of...
by karlyn | Jul 11, 2013 | All Articles, For Employees, Positive Psychology, Stress & Coping, Your Questions Answered
The following question was submitted by a reader who also gave permission for the question to be answered publicly so that others could benefit from the information. The Question I’ve often heard that your biggest weakness can also be your biggest strength. For...
by karlyn | Jul 7, 2013 | All Articles, For Employees, Happiness, Making Good Choices, Stress & Coping
According to a 2011 survey of employees in North America, 87% reported a lack of work-life balance. Here are a few things to consider about the phenomena that seems to baffle so many. Know The Causes What’s caused the work-life balance of so many to spiral out...
by karlyn | Jun 25, 2013 | For Employees, For Employers & Leaders, Making Good Choices, Stress & Coping, Working With Others
Think about a time when you’ve been upset at work. Nothing has gone right, your boss is coming down on you, there’s too much going on to handle, the people working for you just don’t seem to get it. You’re having a bad day. Now, think about how...
by karlyn | Jun 3, 2013 | All Articles, For Employees, For Employers & Leaders, Making Good Choices, Stress & Coping, Working With Others
To err is human. To forgive, divine. One of my worst moments as a professional came after months of being under a tremendous amount of stress and pressure, to the point where it was making me physically ill. I was working for someone who was utterly useless as a boss,...
by karlyn | Feb 20, 2013 | For Employees, For Employers & Leaders, Stress & Coping
Back in the 1950s, Hans Selye first wrote about the concept of stress from a medical perspective. He said that when the body undergoes stress, it goes through three distinct stages: the recognition of a stressor, resistance to the stressor when the body attempts to...
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