When the going gets tough, stress inevitably consumes most of us despite our best efforts to avoid it. While we cannot escape from over-worrying and bringing the emotional burden of work home, there are still ways to reduce the stress. In fact, it is necessary that we practise these habits in order to prevent burnout […]
Outbursts, hostility and upfront confrontations are not all that rare in the workplace and often, they are a result of the buildup of everyday toxicity and micro-aggression. How can managers and HR foster an environment that manages workplace anger well? How should we respond to belligerence in a way that does not contribute to someone’s […]
Would you like to become a Young Professional that: – Emphasizes personal development & development of practical workskills? – Communicates confidently and is adaptive towards organizational changes? – Can handle workload and stress, and know how to present and profile yourself? – Can foster fruitful collaborations and possess effective leadership skills? Then we have certainly […]
It is an old adage that your emotional and professional worlds should be kept apart but Anne Kreamer, a former Nickelodeon executive and the author of the new book It’s Always Personal, begs to differ. By putting on a front and making an effort to conceal your emotions, you not only lose relatability and trust but also […]
The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Result by Gary Keller has made more than 350 appearances on national bestseller lists, won 12 book awards and been translated into 27 languages. People are using this simple, powerful concept of ONE to prioritize and focus on what matters most in their personal and professional lives. By focusing […]
You don’t drink enough water According to Amy Goodson, RD, a dietician, being dehydrated takes a toll on energy levels. Even if it is as little as 2% of normal fluid loss. Dehydration causes a reduction in blood volume which will make the blood thicker. In other words, your heart pumps less efficiently, reducing the […]
Many young professionals are experiencing job burnout before they even turn 30. Job burn out can be described as an extended period of time where someone experiences exhaustion and a lack of interest in things, resulting in a decline in their job performance. Left unchecked, burn out can wreak havoc on your health, happiness, relationships […]
Set goals, plan and prioritize It is important to have clear goals in life, it makes things easier because you will know the direction in which you are heading towards and hence have more control. Without goals, you will tend to experience negative feelings such as confusion and frustration that can drain your energy and reduce […]
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