We think multitasking increases our efficiency and believe we are just as effective at doing two or three things simultaneously as doing only one. However, our high level of multitasking is a significant obstacle in developing and managing our attention. Read on for tips!
Read MoreIn a review of hundreds of academic and organizational research articles related to the post-pandemic, resiliency and adaptability were the most frequently mentioned words associated with the future of work. While resilience and adaptability are related, they are different in several ways. Here’s how and ways we can adapt in five areas of personal development.
Read MoreIf you feel your workplace seems different than before the pandemic, you aren’t alone. It’s because we are different and still under significant stress. Here are a few highlights from a recent study that help shine a light on what’s happening and WHY leaders should pay close attention to employee well-being.
Read MoreWe may have turned a corner with the virus, but we aren’t feeling relieved and stress-free. There has been one crisis after another, and the world seems to be heading in the wrong direction. Even the most hopeful of us are having trouble seeing a positive future. What does this new era mean for the workplace and work relations?
Read MoreWith the lack of certainty today, it is not surprising that we often don’t feel we have control over our lives. This is troublesome because a sense of control is an essential component of what it means to be human. We will go to great lengths to gain this sense of control, even if it means engaging in non-productive or unwanted behaviors. We are drawn to social media because it reduces our anxiety by giving us a temporary feeling of control (Atroszko et al., 2018). So, are we using it too much?
Read MoreWithout all of the things that help connect us to our routine, we may start to feel a little disoriented, disconnected, and maybe a little anxious for no specific reason. Since almost everything in our lives has changed, it can be expected that we may have trouble adjusting to our new normal. What’s needed when you are feeling this way, is to engage in “grounding” practices. Let’s take a look…
Read MoreWhat’s the deal with the run on toilet paper? Why did everyone decide that they need a basketful of this particular product? While many experts have sought to explain this phenomenon with various theories, it might be as simple as this, it’s our way of trying to exert control in a world that feels out of control.
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