Argghhh – Or Not!
In gangham-style gung-ho, I trooped into my office the other day bold as brass knowing precisely which tasks I was going to do, in what time frames and in what ways. Ten minutes in, the computer crashed, my emails were inaccessible, and even text messaging was not working properly. For 3 hours, I tried to […]
The Power of the Nap
Yes, napping benefits your health! Researchers have found that the brain needs rest and can refresh itself with a 20-minute power nap. Of course, not everyone thinks they could take a nap in the middle of the day, but frequently we can. Some companies, including Google, Uber and other top performers, are including napping rooms […]
Lighten Up The Workplace
Did you know…? The average preschooler laughs or smiles 400 times a day; the average adult laughs or smiles 15 times a day People smile less than they think they do. Laughter releases endorphins, the brain’s built-in painkiller. Every time you have a good laugh, you burn calories. Laughing increases oxygen intake, thereby invigorating the […]
Is Stress Good or Bad For Learning?
In the past, it was believed that stress could increase our ability to learn and to be creative. This belief is behind students scurrying from one class to the next, and for employers to expect employees to perform at peak levels while burning the candle from both ends. However, recent research on the effects of […]
All In A Day’s Work
Often we can get stuck in a state of overwhelm and frustration in our long-term projects. Well, here’s how you can break this state in 24 hours. Action – At the top of a page, write the phrase “Today I Will…” and brainstorm a list of what I call ‘one-dayers’. Here are some ideas: • […]