If you're sick of an office that only measures one metric of success - profits, while ignoring everything else, you're far from alone. Socially responsible companies are everywhere today. In fact, the "new way" to do business is fast becoming the way to do business, and with good reason. Not only do these companies do good, they often outperform companies that do business in the old … [Read more...]
How To Stay Focused When You Enjoy Too Many Things
We've all heard that the key to success is to stay focused. Just do one thing. But for us creative types, it can be hard to do that. Now, you might not think of yourself as a creative type because you're working in finance or HR or some other business setting and not painting a Rembrant forgery or your own original masterpiece, but I disagree. I'd call you a creative if you like to "develop solutions" … [Read more...]
How to Beat Work Stress (and Get Away With It)
I'd like to tell you that when I have work stress (or any other kind of stress) I listen to quiet music and meditate until I calm down. But I'd be lying. Normally what I do is call my sister, speed-eat chocolate and swear violently. No, it's not the healthiest way to deal with stress, but it's very … [Read more...]
Kick Work Stress & Embrace The Life You Want
There's nothing like stress to make you me suck down M & M's like a Hoover. If you're working in a job you don't like, you might feel the same way. Work stress can destroy your peace of mind, your health, and your life overall. Pretty soon you're not sleeping, not eating well (where did all those M & M's go anyway?), and you're not much fun to hang out with anymore. Depression … [Read more...]