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Can a lowly tomato really make you productive?
The pomodoro is a time management technique that can help you be more productive in 25-minute sprints. It's great for shiny object people or those who are easily distracted to maintain focus and get things done.
Career Wisdom According to Yogi
An excerpt from Winning the Game of Work, a book published by New Degree Press, on some of the unwritten rules of succeeding at work and illustrated by the wisdom of Yogi Berra, NY Yankees catcher.
What’s in your bag? How your beliefs lead to success (or frustration)
Blog about how perceptions create your reality at home and at work. How you can shift your mindset to have more happiness, control and success in your life.
The Five Harsh Truths About Micromanagers
If you've worked for a micromanager or if you have a little bit of the tendency yourself, there are a few truths that will help you overcome the obstacles associated with micromanaging.
Happiness News Flash: You Cannot Make a Mistake
The reality is that you really cannot make a mistake. Everything in your life and career is created by your perception and when you change your beliefs, you change your world.
Lessons learned from a bad boss
It can be natural to want to quit your job when you're faced with a toxic workplace or bad boss. It may seem contradictory but I learned some valuable lessons from working from a very bad boss.
More work, same pay? Start with STOP
I have heard of many examples of employees being asked to take on substantially more responsibility without the benefit of a raise, formal promotion or even change in title resulting feelings are of stress and uncertainty. Your immediate concern needs to be managing your stress.
I hate my job and I can’t find the corkscrew!
Sometimes when we are stressed at work, we may resort to less than healthy coping mechanisms. It's important to recognize when you need to take productive action to change your situation and look for a new job or career to manage your health and stress.
Your envy is trying to tell you something
For many people envy is a very uncomfortable emotion to recognize in themselves. However, it can be very valuable in helping you to discover what you really want out of life and work. Pay attention to it and discover more about yourself.