“I need a better work/life balance.” Is this something you’ve heard someone say or perhaps you’ve said before? What does that mean for you? In our society, we have defined “work/life balance” as an ability to work well at work, take time for yourself to rest, take time for your family and friends, and take time to play and enjoy life. This mythical work/life balance … [Read more...]
Work Well: A Mindful 10-Minute Vacation
It is June. It is getting warmer, and the allure of summer and vacation is ahead of us. When is your next vacation? Do you have one planned? Furthermore, how many days do you get? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Paid vacations were available to 76 percent of private industry workers in March 2017. On average, workers received 10 paid vacation days after one … [Read more...]
Work Well: Four Ways to Rest and Recover Throughout Your Workday
Rest, break, downtime. Do you get enough? Do you wish you had more of it? Rest or recovery is essential for our survival. You wake up, at some point in your day you’ll feel tired (some might feel tired all day), you might get a break, you might power through, then you are hopefully able to fall asleep to then wake up and start the cycle again. According to … [Read more...]
Life Is Hard
This whole adulting thing has got me pretty bummed out lately. It’s so hard! And according to my social media newsfeeds, I’m not alone in this sentiment! We’re all struggling in our own ways! We’ve got bills to pay, unexpected illnesses, chronic illnesses, cars to keep running, children to take care of, college expenses to stress over, jobs to perform well at, schedules to … [Read more...]
Work Well: Three Reasons to Bring Mindfulness to the Workplace
Mindfulness is a current buzzword. You can find the word “mindfulness” on newsstands and in magazines. The word “mindful” is thrown around regarding the way we speak, act, write and think. But, what is “mindfulness?” I can tell you that it is not a religion, although some of the teachings are rooted in Buddhist meditations. It is not mystic, and it … [Read more...]
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