Getting a proper work-life balance is a full-time job. You want to do it all, but don't have more than 24 hours in a day. Also, the use of internet technology has fueled the need for instant responses. Consequently, work demands have increased. How are we to strike a proper balance between our careers and private lives? Here are some insights and strategies…
"You'd better get that done at once, or you'll have no job by the end of the week!" You may have heard the rants of a narcissistic boss before, perhaps more than once. A ballistic employer is not a welcome sight. If you're starting to feel uncomfortable when you're in front of your boss, you may want to know if he or she is…
Did you know that some of the things you do daily are a total waste of time? As a child you probably found yourself waiting often. Waiting for a new movie to come out, waiting for your first kiss, waiting for your parents to get home with pizza. Just waiting. Now it seems like instead of trying to kill time when waiting, we…
We all have good intentions when it comes to staying healthy, but when you're working full-time it's not easy. Sadly, those good intentions soon become distant memories and you don't even notice life passing you by. The biggest problem people working full-time have is the expectations they put on themselves. Working hard on your health every hour of the day is important, but…
When life gets demanding, you often put your nose to the grindstone and fight back against the challenges, forgetting to enjoy your life. It can leave you with an immense sense of accomplishment when you conquer the difficulties that threaten to rob you of your dreams. But it can also take away your ability to stop and smell the proverbial roses. Rebuilding that…
Fear of commitment is a common phobia, and even those who are comfortable with making some commitments in their lives don't do so lightly. Before we talk about the fear of commitment, let's give a definition of the word "commitment" first. It means a pledge, and something binding you to a particular path of action. It therefore inevitably reduces your field of possibilities.…
People spend around 1/3 of their lives working. Your work makes a major part of your life, and it's important to stay satisfied with your job in order not to harm your well-being. Although many people think about a perfect work environment as a way to stay happy at work, it's also important to have good relations with your boss and colleagues. For…
Monday to Friday. 9 to 5. That's the dream. Eight work hours. Although, it's not always 9 to 5. Not really. You could just be sitting down after dinner and you get an email. Suddenly you're on your laptop for an hour or two trying to sort it out before you get to work the next day. You shut the computer down and…