In the professional arena, a hidden and complex phenomenon impacts senior-level professionals more profoundly than often recognized: the mid-life crisis. Contrary to popular belief and simplistic stereotypes, this crisis represents a serious and multifaceted issue in affluent societies. The comprehensive report by Osea Giuntella and colleagues from the National Bureau of Economic Research (Working Paper…
The idea is that if you start work early you can focus more and make the most of these wee morning hours. There are some people who like to take things slow — they are not really into the fast-paced corporate culture or choose to enjoy things. And you know how they manage this time,…
The fear of being sacked is a natural response to economic uncertainty and the competitive job market. However, allowing this fear to dominate your thoughts and actions can be harmful to your mental health and career progression.
Securing flexible working hours is just the beginning. Maintaining this privilege requires a give-and-take approach. Be prepared to go the extra mile when the situation calls for it, showing your employer that your flexible schedule does not hinder team efforts or company goals.
With economies around the world sagging, your company may be moving to a six day work week, how can you balance work and chores? While the occasional working Saturday was never really a problem, most employees prefer a 5-day working week. Research shows that along with hampering productivity in the long-run, it also takes a…
Are you heading for a divorce, here are few tips on how to handle this at work. A marriage going awry is not unheard off and neither is a divorce. The process can take a toll on your personal as well as professional life in many ways. The stress and anxiety bough on can often…
If you are suffering from depression at work, rather than not-sharing, it’s critical that you tell your company know about the same. According to Mental Health America, every year, over 40 million American adults experience a mental health condition. And one of the problems that people across the world suffer from is depression. There are…
Being positive, when the industry is not doing good is a challenge. It can be emotionally draining to work in an industry or even workplace where the environment is rather dull, gloomy and has a lot of negativity. Often, these phases are temporary, especially when the industry is not doing well. During financial crunches, the…
The economic slowdown is getting evident and, your colleagues are getting sacked, and it is rather natural that you are feeling the same negativity too. In particular, if you see your colleagues and peers being let go, it hardly takes time for the negativity spiral to set in. Here are a few steps to minimise…
While everyone enjoys being a team player and be popular with colleagues, you cannot please everyone. There will be a few you are always logger-heads with, and you chose to ignore these minor snubs and acts of thoughtlessness. But what do you do when you find out your colleague is bad mouthing you? Not only…
Do you feel lethargic getting up in the morning and heading to work? Does it seem that your paid leave is always accumulated and reimbursed in cash? If you are saying yes to even one of the above questions, you need a break! A vacation might just be what your mind and body need right…
In theatrical or traditional terms, a sabbatical involves a break from work. The employer based on a mutually agreed-upon time period usually grants the leave period. However, not all sabbaticals go by the norms. Usually, the leave period should be a minimum of two months (less than that is more of a leave). The sabbatical…
It?s the start of a new year, and by integrating your job with the goals of your life, you can make this year meaningful and holistic. Like a compass, purpose offers direction for individuals when making decisions and formulating goals. Employees with a purpose in life have a sense of direction. They feel there is…
Mindfulness instills a profound sense of inner empowerment, bolstering self-confidence and goal-directed behavior. By mastering attention control and reducing emotional reactivity, you feel more adept at managing emotions and harnessing cognitive resources for self-regulation.
You are in a important meeting debriefing the team about how to win the next big contract and here you have a team member who is asking stupid questions or reducing the depth of thought by cracking jokes, what do you do? Throw him out, or continue as it is? And sacking the employee is…
Below are the sleep habits of 21 highly successful people throughout history. Not everyone keeps ?normal? hours, as is shown, but it?s important to do what feels right for you, tweaking your pattern as needed.
Perseverance is easier said than done, standing up like the Great Wall of China in the face of adversity requires stamina and conviction. Lets look at some of the ways to develop perseverance. As Thomas Alva Edison said, ?Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.?
Rushed decisions are often symptomatic of a lack of tolerance for the deliberative process. Encouraging a more measured approach to decision-making, one that weighs all options and considers long-term implications, can mitigate this impatience.
The benefits of moving to a reduced workweek are multifold, starting with healthcare, reduced stress, Increased happiness and productivity coupled with the chance of being employable in the next decade.
Work- Life Balance is dying as a concept, In the ninja world of corporate you make Work, Life & Family choices and the ratio in which you make the choices has its consequences. You or your family pays the price or enjoys the benefit. The Problem with Work Life Balance The problem with Work-…
There are many exotic answers on how do you increase your productivity? The secret to increasing productivity is to replace unimportant tasks with valuable ones. That’s according to London Business School professor Julian Birkinshaw and PA Consulting Group productivity expert Jordan Cohen, who have spent three years researching how knowledge workers (mis)spend their time. Our…
Navigating life and career with the “Top Five Regrets” in mind offers a roadmap for a life of fulfillment, devoid of common pitfalls. It’s a call to live authentically, balance work with life’s joys, express our true selves, maintain meaningful relationships, and choose happiness every day.
Sometimes a new thought or a new idea is all you need to make a lasting change. You can wake up one day and decide to make your entire life change. If you are new to exercise or you dropped it for a while and you want to get back to doing it, the best…
It’s time for the big questions everyone asks themselves: Why am I here? What am I here to do? Suddenly, I knew what I wanted. It was the eve of my fourth birthday, and for weeks I had been trying to decide what big present I’d like on my special day. Nothing had sprung to…
Happiness–in your business life and your personal life–is often a matter of subtraction, not addition. ?Aristotle said “Happiness depends upon ourselves”. Consider, for example, what happens when you?stop?doing the following 10 things: 1. Blaming. People make mistakes. Employees don’t meet your expectations. Vendors don’t deliver on time.So you blame them for your problems. But you’re…
Do you know how to be happy? Or are you waiting for happiness to find you? Despite what the fairy tales depict, happiness doesn’t appear by magic. It’s not even something that happens to you. It’s something you can cultivate. So, what are you waiting for? Start discovering how to be happy. The happiest people…
When a new boss comes on board, it’s a time of significant change for the team. It’s natural for team members to have reservations and questions about this transition.
It’s hard to forgive. The hardest part is not knowing where to start. We know that we should forgive those who have hurt is. Not necessarily because they deserve to be forgiven but more for our benefit. Forgiveness leaves the past behind and allows us to move on once and for all. This post will…
The biggest limiting factor which hinders growth of successful young managers to middle management is their inability to delegate effectively. There are only so many working hours in a day and you can do only so much all?alone. It?s time that you used the power of cloud computing by leveraging the resources available in your…
Work- Life Balance is one of the most debated topic in today?s world. Some believe that this is?not being looked at holistically?and may not be doable. Jack Welch, former GE CEO says that -?There?s no such thing as Work- Life Balance . There are work- life choices, and you make them, and they have consequences.?…