Why self-care is essential to run your business

Why self-care is essential to run your business

Back when I decided that working for myself as a freelance writer would allow me a lot of freedom, I quickly learned that running a business brings with it a lot of stress (and little freedom). The idea of working from your home office sounds appealing until you...
Handling stress during volatility

Handling stress during volatility

There’s no question we deal with stress in our jobs and in our personal lives from time to time. When we’re faced with unexpected circumstances that cause us to change our patterns or routines, our stress level heightens. Even more destructive are situations that are...
Psychological effects of change and how to adapt

Psychological effects of change and how to adapt

How are you at change? Some change is exciting; other kinds of change aren’t too involved. Some people adapt well to change and are able to move forward quickly. They learn what’s necessary, discontinue with the old and plow forward with the new. However, for most,...
Four signs that you are headed toward burnout

Four signs that you are headed toward burnout

Stress is a familiar mood for most of us. Some stress and anxiety can be good for us—it’s a mechanism we use to make a certain decision and keep us on track and on time, and it can be a motivator to get the work done to allay the anxiety. It can be a reaction to...
Why vacations benefit you and your team

Why vacations benefit you and your team

There’s something to be said about rest: we need it. While that sounds simple, 40 percent of Americans disregard its importance. We’re not designed to slave at our work, but we’re shaped to think we must conform to the general attitude of constantly working, without a...