Everybody needs a break from work—but it isn’t always easy to tell whether the real need is a vacation from your job or a new job altogether. Fortunately, you can use several techniques to help you determine where your needs lie: such as the 3, 2, 1 Method. The 3,…
Every job comes with obstacles, but those obstacles aren’t always worth it; sometimes the right thing to do is quit your job and move on. So, how can you determine if it’s time? The key is to consider your own role in your happiness at work; are you utilizing all…
We all have those days where you get next to nothing done at work—fortunately, we all also have the power to ensure the days that ensue are more productive. First, you should eliminate all detectable distractions: your phone, email or social media notifications, and noise in the office. Also, prioritize…
Choosing the right career path can be a tricky, complex process; as you must concern yourself with what you’ll truly enjoy and what will provide a proper means for living. First, consider your passions: what job will allow you to tap into those passions and do something you really care…
We all get distracted at work, but if we don’t nip this problem in the bud, it can become more frequent and more difficult to resolve. You can try remedying this problem by putting and keeping your phone away: according to recent research, your phone can be a distraction even…
Many of us are ready for the work day to be over by the time 5 p.m. rolls around; however, many of us also find ourselves returning to our work when we’re at home. It’s important we create an appropriate work-life balance, which involves planning ahead, prioritizing, and setting proper…
It’s no secret that work can cause a whole lot of stress and anxiety for employees, which wreak havoc on their mental health. That said, placing a focus on employee wellbeing is not only important for those employees but the businesses themselves. Companies are starting to come to this realization…
Work is a common cause of stress, for a number of reasons, including: fear of losing one’s job, gossip, and a long commute. You can take control of these stressors and ultimately improve your mental health by working for yourself. It’s important to note that self-employment doesn’t come without stress—the…
A lot of factors work together to breed the right job for you—these include passion, enjoyment, location, work/life balance, and workplace culture. When it comes to personal fulfillment, it’s important that you’re passionate about your job and truly enjoy what you’re doing: if you don’t find passion and enjoyment in…
A few days ago, I was having an initial session with a new client. She works at a well-known New York Investment Banking company, a job she felt extremely proud to have. Like me, she was an HBCU grad but had only worked in Corporate America for 5 years in…
It’s important we manage work stress, so as to avoid harmful effects like depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, and other mental as well as physical consequences. If you’re struggling with overwhelming stress at work, you should first reevaluate and redefine the right work-life balance for you, which accounts for your…
The pursuit of happiness is not an easy quest: it takes the fulfillment of multiple elements, as detailed in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The first level of his pyramid involves one’s physiological needs, which include food, water, and rest; the second level’s needs pertain to safety, such as security and…
