February marks the time where most resolutions become a distant memory. If you had big plans for upping your creativity in 2017, you can still turn this year around. Below are five bad habits to cut out at work so you’ll have more time and brainspace to focus on what matters. Gossiping Officemates often become…
For most Americans, a 40 hour work week is the bare minimum. Half of Americans spend more time at work with their co-workers than outside of work with their families and friends. Offices and workplaces often bond into a type of family, and no family is perfect or without disagreement. Given high demands and tight…
Established Feedback Processes After big meetings or events, it’s natural to focus on the parts that could have gone a little better, but the moments that went well should also be considered. Increase employee morale by providing consistent feedback. Praise their efforts, challenge their weaknesses, and give them a platform to detail factors that would…
There are the busy days you prepare for, and those that sneak up on you. Back to back meetings can be stressful on their own, but your energy level doesn’t have to be as bogged down as your meeting schedule. There are several ways employees can keep their bodies and minds sharp through the course…
Your massage might be only 15 – 20 minutes, but the effects can last days and turn your week around. Maximum massage results are not just up to the masseur! Follow these steps to stretch the results of your massage into the rest of your week. Take Your Time We know you’re busy and trying…
There are lots of days to celebrate the people who keep your business alive, not just the holidays when the office is closed. Employee appreciation goes a long way toward boosting your staff’s morale, physical wellness and confidence to explore new ways of thinking. Below are nationally-recognized events for multiple professions where you can validate…
For those times when you can’t fit a massage or meditation into your schedule, there are mantras you can use to take stress levels down and bring your focus back to the task at hand — even if you only have ten seconds! Keep these seven mantras close by for bringing your mind and body…
Good news from the Federal Reserve Board in late June revealed that all 33 of the largest American banks have enough financial capital to manage the stress of a severe economic downturn. It’s easy enough to find out if your bank passed the Fed’s stress test on its financial capital. But do you know how’s…
Meditation has been proven to reduce stress and maintain a healthy mindset. From arthritis to depression, weight loss to ADHD, the practice of mindful meditation can boost health and even lower your brain activity at night, preparing your body for a better night’s sleep. There are several apps available to help guide meditation beginners, and…
It’s great to be energetic but keeping your energy level running at maximum isn’t always best. The kind of energy your body expends going to sleep and staying asleep is vital to your mental and physical health. The health of your sleep process can be measured in both quality and quantity. If your busy schedule…