2020 was a year rife with changes and challenges. Remote working evolved from a futuristic concept into the standard strategy for most businesses. Our in-person meetings and daily chats became video calls and instant messaging. Collaboration tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Slack took over the world in the age of the pandemic, promising a convenient way for teams to … [Read more...] about Managing Video Meetings: How to Avoid Collaboration Fatigue
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Who Are You? 14 Self-Knowledge Questions to Ask Yourself
The greatest blind spot we all have is ourselves. We don’t know ourselves that well. We certainly don’t see ourselves the way others do. Truly knowing yourself might be one of the greatest challenges you’ll ever face. But it’s a challenge worth pursuing. Knowing yourself better has so many benefits. You become better at managing yourself and your life. Ask … [Read more...] about Who Are You? 14 Self-Knowledge Questions to Ask Yourself
Grief: Coping With the Loss of a Loved One
If you live long enough, you’ll eventually have to deal with the death of a loved one. Everything that lives eventually dies, but just because death is natural doesn’t make it any easier to navigate. Grief is a universal consequence of loss, but it is also a very individual experience. Since everyone is likely to face this type of loss more than once in a lifetime, it’s … [Read more...] about Grief: Coping With the Loss of a Loved One
The Secret to Exercising When You’re Depressed
Studies show that exercise can relieve many symptoms of depression, as well as anxiety. It’s a safe and effective remedy, but it’s difficult to run laps when you can barely drag yourself out of bed. Still, the effort is worth it. A major study by Duke University found that exercise worked as well as antidepressant medication for some patients. If you’re experiencing … [Read more...] about The Secret to Exercising When You’re Depressed
Keep Calm and Write It Down
Have you ever been in that place where your mind is racing and the things you need to attend to are on a perpetual loop playing in your head, and you just can’t get anything done? If so, you will have experienced frustration, irritation, anxiety, and despair all at the same time. If, in addition, you’re up against time constraints, deadlines, or some kind of retribution if … [Read more...] about Keep Calm and Write It Down