Are there times when you’ve been working hard to make progress on something or just get it completed, yet despite your best efforts, it just isn’t going well, and you feel frustrated and disappointed about that? It can be like you’re running through mud, using up all your energy, but you’re not getting very far at all! Experiencing these kinds of disappointments can be … [Read more...] about How to Overcome Frustration and Disappointment
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Modern Rules for Coping with Boredom
Disaster movies teach you how to outrun zombies and forage for food, but they rarely mention the dangers of boredom. What do you do when your usual activities are canceled, and you need to take a break from streaming? Jetting off to an exotic destination or working at a communal table in your local cafe may be too risky for you. However, there are many enriching projects to … [Read more...] about Modern Rules for Coping with Boredom
Maximizing Quality Time With Your Family
You may be spending more time with your family lately thanks to COVID-19. Otherwise, with a long workday and commute, you might hardly see them during the week. This could be an opportunity to become more intentional about quality time. Some studies have found that the average family spends less than 40 minutes together on weekdays. However, they usually try to catch up on … [Read more...] about Maximizing Quality Time With Your Family
Why Losing Your Job Could be a Good Thing!
Whether you’ve already lost your job through down-sizing, redundancy, or any other reason, or if you’re under threat to lose your job, your first thoughts run from blind panic to anger, desperation, and all points in between, especially if you have a family and all the commitments that go with it. It’s especially daunting if you’ve been in that position for a long time and … [Read more...] about Why Losing Your Job Could be a Good Thing!
Productivity at Work: 6 Tips That Increase Your Efficiency
Time is incredibly important, and unfortunately, it is impossible to magically add more minutes to the day. If you find yourself getting distracted throughout the workday, you’re likely to waste those precious minutes. On the other hand, when you become more productive, not only will you shine at work, but you’ll also have more time for the things you enjoy doing! So, … [Read more...] about Productivity at Work: 6 Tips That Increase Your Efficiency