Having difficult conversations at work is one of the most challenging things we have to do as employers and employees. We all dread it, no one looks forward to it, and only a very few people can do it well. But having difficult conversations can make all the difference and is a pivotal part of… Read More »
I am a staunch believer in the saying, “Strike a balance.” However, I try not to dwell too much on events beyond my control. My gardener taught me that! When I asked him how he knew that the plants would grow well, he replied, “I am good at what I do, but I am never… Read More »
We all pursue different careers depending on our passions, but there’s one thing many of us have in common: the desire to succeed and work our way up the ladder. Upward mobility at work is vital for all of us. It serves as proof that we’re good at our jobs. It gives us further economic… Read More »
Have you ever wondered how to become a mentor? Mentorship is a two-person relationship in which a more experienced or knowledgeable person guides someone less experienced or knowledgeable, resulting in a mentor and a mentee. Mentors are important because they can be crucial in one’s personal and professional development. A good mentor will help you… Read More »
The human brain is a marvel with lots of capabilities. As more researchers study the brain, we get to know how much information the brain can store. According to the Scientific American journal, The human brain consists of about one billion neurons. Each neuron forms about 1,000 connections to other neurons, amounting to more than… Read More »
There are many aspects of effective, inspirational leadership. Leaders need to be decisive, self-aware, honest, communicative, and the list goes on. But what about cultivating a better sense of consciousness? Conscious leadership is a fascinating (and integral) part of any successful leader’s resume. In this article, I will break down what the term means and… Read More »
Humans are social beings, and the vast majority of us require relationships with each other to be truly happy. But all relationships—family relationships, such as those between parents and children and between siblings, the bonds you share with your friends, the acquaintance with your colleagues, and romantic relationships—require effort on part of all those involved… Read More »
We’ve all been there. You go to the office, and when you meet with your coworker—it’s usually the same ones—they start complaining about everything: the higher management, the whole company, and even non-work-related topics, such as sports, family, government, and more. The worst part is that you feel like your coworker expects you to sympathize… Read More »
In my early twenties, I loved the night shift. It was great to be able to sleep all day and stay up all night, plus the added bonus of there being less traffic during commutes and no lines at Starbucks. Roughly 20% of the full-time workforce in the United States is involved in some form… Read More »
When life hits you hard, you feel frustrated, lost and miserable. This is normal. When things don’t go as planned, we start to experience a lack of control, and that is truly depressing. It affects how we behave; it prevents us from being happy, and we feel stressed out as a result of all the… Read More »
It wouldn’t be original for me to say that divorce is equally stressful for spouses getting divorced and their children. So, what exactly causes stress in children in the first place? It’s the changes. The composition of the family is shifting where parents are no longer living together, the general atmosphere in the family, and… Read More »