Happiness and joy mean different things to different people. So recognizing the role they play in your life is not necessarily the same experience shared by others. Fulfillment and satisfaction contribute to joyous feelings, but happiness also includes a sense of achievement and purpose for many individuals. And while achieving joy and happiness are realistic...
Obviously, it’s fantastic to work from home. You can get up a little later, you don’t have to commute into work – which is great for both you and the environment. You can make your own lunch and it’s okay to wander around without any pants on. It also means that you can combine your work...
This holiday, the greatest gift you can give is yourself. In the context of your career, the only work worth doing comes from a place of enjoyment and expertise. Only 13% of people worldwide actually like going to work, but you can only be great at that one thing you'll sacrifice everything to achieve. On...
Your job is important to you. You’ll set an alarm, wake up on time and arrive to the office promptly every day. But your boss seems to be pushing the issue. A typical work day is extended by just 2 hours, weekends are a thing of the past and yet your boss wants more. These...
Your job is hard. You do good work and probably put in more than your fair share of time to get everything done well. Sometimes there's a little bit of blood, sweat, and tears involved on top of that. So, there's nothing worse than having to produce the magic that is your daily work when...
Happiness and motivation are fundamental to your success and enjoyment at work and in any job role. Unfortunately, both can be difficult to maintain. We’ve put together our 5 top tips to help you maintain your happiness and motivation at work. #1 Healthy heart, healthy mind! A healthy heart and a healthy mind is the...
A high amount of stress at work can directly influence your efficiency at work as well as your overall job satisfaction. A cup of coffee or welcome social media distraction can provide temporary relief but in the end, you’ll find yourself back in the same situation. The infographic below illustrates some healthy ways of managing...
What does staying healthy at the office mean to you? We tend to think of staying healthy as avoiding germs, keeping our immunity levels high, and maybe even getting a flu shot to avoid problems. But ergonomics can be a big factor in staying healthy at the office. According to the Centers for Disease Control,...
68% of the 400 Americans on the Forbes 2013 "billionaires list" are considered "self-made." So there's certainly something these people are doing right. To break it down, the social media marketing company NowSourcing shows what habits you might consider picking up if you want to join the super wealthy. To give you a taste, you...
I like to believe that we all have a good sense of taste when it comes to our work. We KNOW what good work looks like. But our work doesn't always match that perfection we're hoping for. So how do you bridge this gap? Ira Glass, one of public radio's greatest creative thinkers, shares his...
