You’ve likely heard of Fortune’s “Great Places to Work” list, or similar. Increasingly, business and non profit management leaders are discussing how to increase innovation and reduce employee turnover and training costs… by keeping employees excited about their work and workplace. “When people feel like … Continue readingA path to greater employee efficiency and reduced burnout?
I am paraphrasing the words of Dr. Alicia Clark, PsyD PLLC, noted psychologist and author of “Hack Your Anxiety: How to make Anxiety Work for You in Life, Love, and All That You Do.” In an early-pandemic presentation she gave, she reminded folks that health … Continue readingAnxious? Your priority is your health, the rest is gravy (+ SAFE mantra)
As I finished graduate school, the hope of financial security I thought that renowned and expensive degree would offer was dashed; my job offer was rescinded, due to an economic downturn. It happened to SO many of us that year. As I began my job … Continue readingA helpful discovery in a tough time — SPIA is what I need every day for resilience
We all go through cycles, ups and downs in life. And sometimes you need to lean on friends, family, or a friendly stranger. Maybe it was a bad day at work, or hearing that a good friend is sick, or today… a long, low-grade and … Continue readingBorrowing strength
How are we making decisions? And what might it say about our stress levels? what will it say, later, about our values? Small case study: to Zoom or not to zoom? Not to make this overly complicated, but how we make decisions affects how sustainable … Continue readingWill our decision stand up and reflect well on us?
First of all, life has ups and downs, things and people we can’t control (imagine that!), and we need a sense of humor to let off steam and recharge. It’s not about being flippant, but about managing for the long-term. There’s even science behind the … Continue readingHumor is ALWAYS important, even moreso in tough times; read on & laugh
When the pandemic started, there was a LOT to learn, and there were a LOT of creative opportunities to take advantage of. There were, thankfully, so many options to fill the time no-longer spent on commuting, being out with folks, etc. Friends and family started … Continue readingOverwhelmed at what to (not?) do in the pandemic? Here are a few fun and useful resources
The pandemic hit hard, shut us into our homes… and then we started doing the nightly clapping. And the tradition made it to my neighborhood by early April. Then came the first city-wide sing-along. And I did something that would have embarassed my teen or … Continue readingInspired by Italy, cheering and singing from balconies