MEDICAL NEWS There are lots of things you can do to keep your body healthy. Eat nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables, get exercise, and see your doctor as needed for checkups. But the American Cancer Society says there’s something else we need to do: don’t sit so much. A large study showed that women […]
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WORK LIFE In an edition of Psychology Today, Steve Albrecht, doctor of business administration, encourages employees to find out about the many services available from their Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reach out for help if needed. Dr. Albrecht has written or co-written 15 books, including Ticking Bombs: Defusing Violence in the Workplace, and Fear
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WORK LIFE A manager rushes into his employee’s office at 4:30 p.m., drops a pile of papers on her desk, and barks, “I need these read, edited, and finalized by 8:30 a.m.” A woman calls in sick. She is shivering, coughing, and has a fever. Her supervisor screams, “I don’t care what illness you have.
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WELL-BEING Just like the average coach airplane seat is uncomfortable for most people, office chairs and desks may not fit you either. Arrange your laptop, computer, and tablet so they fit you, urges Dr. Erik Peper, professor at San Francisco State University’s Institute for Holistic Health Studies. Don’t let an incorrectly adjusted chair or table
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WORK LIFE Do you put off doing tasks and find yourself scrambling at the last minute? You could be procrastinating. Try the tips below to break the habit. Break large tasks down into smaller pieces. Rather than trying to do the entire project, start with one piece. This can make a large project less overwhelming
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WORK LIFE We all have days that are more productive than others. But you can be your best each day if you learn how to avoid the biggest distractions at your workplace. Put the phone away Is your phone frequently dinging with texts or people calling you “just to chat?” Do you find yourself checking
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WORK LIFE Do you often feel tired and worn out after lunch? It can be hard to stay productive and get through the workday if you’re fighting fatigue and exhaustion. Often times, this afternoon slump can be avoided by making a few simple changes: *Use caffeine sparingly.A cup of coffee or tea can give you
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SELF-CARE CORNER You can prevent BlackBerry thumb and text neck-new ailments that came with devices such as smartphones and BlackBerries and their small keyboards, advises the American Chiropractic Association. * Avoid typing for more than 3 minutes without a break. * Keep messages short and simple; abbreviate. * Practice using other fingers for typing, especially
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WORK LIFE When it comes to work schedules, one thing is certain: no one schedule works for everyone. While some people might thrive on an early-morning first shift, others prefer a later work schedule or even a night shift. Today’s work environment has plenty of variability in work schedules. Besides different start times, there are
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Commuting length, distance, and means are stress factors that can lead to burnout, said Annie Barreck of the University of Montreal’s School of Industrial Relations. By car: No surprises: the bigger the city, the more stressful the commute, at least for people traveling by car. Passengers are more likely to be stressed
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