Why making your bed is so important
If breakfast is too much work for you, an easier way to improve your productivity for the rest of your day is to make your bed, says Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit.
Category: Personal Development
1-Minute Strategies: September ’18
Read like a boss … Eight fewer hours, 24% improvement … The upside of delayed gratification
The dreams that tell you you’re stressed
If you run into a string of these pesky nightmares, or even one whopper, it’s probably time to take stock of your situation and acknowledge your stress is worth addressing.
One question you should not ask
If you want advice from someone more experienced than you, avoid the question “May I pick your brain?” Do this instead.
Be a valued contrarian
Boat rockers, contrarians, call them whatever you like—sometimes these people become office stars because their courage naturally attracts followers and admirers. But how do you assert yourself and effect change without being a mere irritant?
So you think you’re special? Well … maybe …
Many people were raised to believe they’re “special” and wind up realizing they’re just average. Onboardly co-founder Heather Anne Carson offers these suggestions for a reality check.
A post-conference checklist to lock in learning
So the professional conference you attended was great—but now you’re back in the office, and the clock is ticking on the knowledge you were given. Run down these steps to guarantee you get what you pay for at a training conference, and can share its highlights with your colleagues who weren’t lucky enough to attend.
Slay the monster called envy
There’s nothing wrong with feeling a little bit of envy or jealousy, but you don’t want to let it get the best of you at work.
Actually enjoy working toward a goal
Achieving a goal is a personal win, and many people reach their goals by concentrating on the desired outcome until it’s achieved. However, if you’re too focused on the destination you might miss the fun of the journey.
1-Minute Strategies: August ’18
How to calm a problem caller … Rethink that fun ring tone … Keep thoughts of your PowerPoint background in the foreground … Bees are smarter than you think … The importance of a simple teapot … This may explain some of your office’s interpersonal relationships