Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t). – James Baraz I recently heard anxiety described as our fear about… Continue reading The Smallest, Simplest Way to Reduce Stress at Work
Author: Lea McLeod
How to Deal With the 5 Most Negative Types of Co-workers
We are constantly being put to the test by trying circumstances and difficult people and problems not necessarily of our own making. – Terry Brooks This week I wrote an Employee Advocate column for The Daily Muse that resonated with a number of readers. It was inspired by one of the most… Continue reading How to Deal With the 5 Most Negative Types of Co-workers
The Job Skill You Need (That Nobody Talks About)
Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials. – Lin Yu Tang It’s a funny thing. People NEVER call me and say, “I need to be way more productive! Help!” No, they… Continue reading The Job Skill You Need (That Nobody Talks About)
The Way You’re Dealing With Stress Is All Wrong
“If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you’re needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Letters from a Stoic The American Psychological Association reported in July of this year that the #1 source of stress for Americans… Continue reading The Way You’re Dealing With Stress Is All Wrong
How To Keep Others From Believing In You
Guest post from Madeleine Eno, In the Write Place “Apologizing for unintentional, low-profile, non-egregious errors erodes our self-confidence and, in turn, the confidence others have in us.” – Lois Frankel, PhD [Tweet this!] On a camping trip to the hot springs a couple weekends ago, I thought I’d give myself a little challenge.… Continue reading How To Keep Others From Believing In You
3 Things You Must Do by the End of the Year
For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. African Proverb Have you identified those places you want to use white-knuckles instead of waiting for courage to show up? Well, if you’re thinking, “Nah, I’m good,” I’ve got some suggestions for you (of course!). Someone asked me, what are a… Continue reading 3 Things You Must Do by the End of the Year