Have you ever tried to cultivate gratitude? It can be more complicated than it sounds. Our brains are usually wired to pay more attention to negative events. Hurricanes and heartbreaks create deeper impressions than rainbows and family dinners. Sometimes, you’re just so busy that you forget about your resolutions on your way to work and don't realize it until you’re … [Read more...] about 10 Practical Ways to Grow Your Gratitude
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A Foolproof Formula for Boosting Your Team’s Motivation
As a manager, your job will be easier if you know how to motivate your team. Employees who care about their work will be more resilient, innovative, and productive. However, you may have a long way to go. According to the latest Gallup report, 51% of employees are disengaged in the workplace and 13% are actively disengaged. The challenge may be even greater when you add … [Read more...] about A Foolproof Formula for Boosting Your Team’s Motivation
How to Give an Amazing Presentation
What’s scarier than spiders and high places? For many adults, the answer is public speaking. According to the National Social Anxiety Center, more than 70% of Americans have at least a mild case of glossophobia, otherwise known as fear of public speaking. While it’s natural to be nervous in front of an audience, it could also be holding you back in your personal and … [Read more...] about How to Give an Amazing Presentation
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
The Value of Healthy Boundaries in All of Your Relationships
Every relationship requires boundaries. What are boundaries? Personal boundaries set limits on how others can behave in your presence and interact with you. Certainly, your boundaries have been violated at some point in your life. Maybe a partner used language that was unacceptable toward you. Perhaps someone invaded your privacy by asking you a personal question you … [Read more...] about The Value of Healthy Boundaries in All of Your Relationships