Employees want it, managers know it’s important, and it usually doesn’t cost a dime. When you look at it that way, you’d expect to be drowning in recognition at work.
Yet, a recent Gallup poll found that only one in
Expertise doesn’t come overnight. Even relatively simple skills can take some time to reach a high level of expertise.
There are many theories of how long it takes to master a complex skill. The most common number is 10,000 hours.
When it comes to procrastination, planning can be the solution or the obstacle. Managing your time sometimes helps you to stop putting things off. On the other hand, if you have trouble moving beyond the planning stage, you may wind
Lying and dishonesty are common behaviors. Scientists claim that the average person lies about 200 times each day. In a 10-minute conversation, the average person tells three lies. Granted, most of these lies are of the harmless variety. Lies such
Creativity is a gift. Unfortunately, few of us use it to the best of our ability. Humans are creative by nature. Your ancestors wouldn’t have survived without creativity. You are creative, even if you haven’t experienced it yet. One of
How many types of intelligence are there? Some experts claim there are two while others claim nine! Which types matter for success and happiness? There are three types of intelligence that have a significant impact on your success, and the
What does it take to motivate yourself? You set goals, make plans, get excited, but then procrastinate when it comes time to do something. Many of us are cursed with the ability to feel good about the planning process, but
There are many ways to manage stress. Naturally, some of the most appealing choices involve lying on white sandy beaches, and soaking in a warm bath. However, brushing up on your planning skills may be the more effective route.
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Chronic illness can be a double whammy for working adults. You need to protect your health and your job, and sometimes those objectives conflict.
Having an understanding boss and supportive coworkers makes the struggle easier, and your actions can increase
Goal setting seems simple on the surface. You define what you’d like to accomplish and take the necessary steps to make those accomplishments a reality. Setting and achieving a goal is more than simply deciding and wishing. Each year, millions