Know when to let go
Dwelling on resentment in the workplace will lead to depression and an unfulfilling professional life, writes executive coach Mary Jo Asmus, who offers advice on how to let go.
Category: Career
1-Minute Strategies: Nov. ’13
Use your anger to cultivate your creativity … Give your network a boost by diversifying … Practice the 10/5 rule in the presence of co-workers.
Failure isn’t always a bad thing
Failure lets you know you’re doing something right, admin and blogger Julie Perrine writes.
6 tips to overcome overload
We’re living in a fast-paced, technology-centered world, and that can take a toll on your productivity and performance. Use these tactics to minimize the pain associated with cyber-overload—and prevent total burnout: Limit multitasking and task switching. If you want to do something and do it well, find time during the day when you can focus […]
Turning Eeyore into Mary Poppins
If you’re the office Eeyore who says, “We tried that before and it didn’t work,” highlighting the negatives isn’t likely to get you noticed—at least, not in a good way. Instead of pointing out the downside, try using these tactics.
Get a healthy lift from food combos
Certain combinations of foods can work especially harmoniously together and help boost your energy and health. Health writer Lisa Evans offers a few choice combinations to consider.
Handle office politics like a pro
Office politics are a fact of life. Since you can’t escape it, columnist and blogger Eric Barker has compiled some tips from the experts so you can handle the politics like a pro.
Balance life and work with color-coded calendars
With technology bringing your job into your pocket and into your house, it’s more difficult to balance work and home than in the past. Use your calendar as a tool to help keep your life on an even keel.
Keep on top of your game with Google+
Facebook is a great place to catch up with people, Twitter is wonderful for following your favorite celebrities, and both have their place in business and marketing. But there’s yet another way to use social networking that can help you with career advancement and keep you up-to-date with your industry.
1-Minute Strategies: Oct. ’13
Keep your phone calls focused and productive … Grab your in-flight meal from the hotel desk … Show the world how many people “like” you.