Food for thought about food
Avoid criticizing your dining mates on their dietary choices.
It’s your money, Honey!
Online shopping dominates. It’s where we buy most of our stuff. To stretch your dollars, you’re probably going to need coupons.
Do this now, get a promotion later
If you’re looking for a new challenge or new role to get you excited about work again, Rebecca Cope at Grazia offers some things you can start doing now to get a promotion at work.
3 strategies to end a slump
It’s not uncommon for even the best admins to find themselves in one now and again. Here are three situations within your control that either promote or perish slumps.
After a bad performance review, narrow your focus
Q: “I just had a horrible performance review in which I was given thirty days to improve as a supervisor. If my boss would stop micromanaging, I feel sure that I could demonstrate better leadership skills. How can I get her to change her management style? I love this job and don’t want to lose it.”  Anxious
Hold that meeting somewhere different
Whether you are working on a project, have meetings, lunches, or new clients visiting, offices are sometimes the perfect setting. However, they can also get old and boring after a while. A change of scenery could really do some good!
Why be a star achiever?
Joan Burge has teaching administrative professionals how to be a Star Achiever for 28 years. Here is an excerpt from her flagship training program that she hopes will convince you to be a star achiever.
You can say it better than that!
There are common words and phrases that you may use to soften your tone, but some of them can actually make you sound less confident or less knowledgeable. Avoid these phrases.
Negotiate a flexible work arrangement
The traditional 9-to-5 routine doesn’t work for everyone, and companies are learning to accommodate that. Whether it’s the option to work from home, or more flexible hours, you may be able to negotiate a new setup for your work hours.
Kick these unhealthy office habits
Focusing on what you eat and making healthy choices can help you avoid packing on office-related pounds. Here are several bad habits Kristin Kirkpatrick, manager of Wellness Nutrition Services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, encourages you to eliminate from your office routine.