Five Tips for Surviving a “Horror Show” at Work

It’s no secret that the elements of a great scary movie do not translate well into the workplace. You can see this in the new infographic below. While I’ll admit, the checklist is a tongue-in-cheek poke at professional life for the Halloween season, there are a few serious points to remember if you find yourself…

How Burnout is like Sun Exposure

After spending a week on the beach, enjoying the sun and surf, I had some time to reflect on the work that’s waiting for me when I get back home. That’s because the past few years of my career have been a full of ups and downs that once left me in the unmistakable condition…

Flashback Friday: Because Youth is a State of Mind…

If you follow George Takei on Facebook, you know that his posts area always entertaining, thoughtful or just plain old funny. So, I wasn’t taking a risk by giving this YouTube video a click… (and neither are you, hint-hint). I won’t spoil it for you, so you can enjoy it for yourself. But, if you…

Just Breathe…

When schedules are full, and you can really feel just how full… taking a moment to reflect on something positive can be a great way to freshen your perspective a little. So, give yourself a minute to just take in something soothing. Whether it’s a spring breeze like the one I caught earlier, the smell of…

Poison Control for Your Attitude

Every time I see one of the recent booking.com ads, I laugh. Maybe it’s my sense of humor, or maybe it’s the idea of making a huge, huge deal about something so simple… But the ad reminds me of a valuable point: Your attitude is everything when it comes to how you feel in your day-to-day life. OK,…

Four Reasons Juicing Makes Life Easy

I recently purchased a compact juicer, and I’ve picked up a ton of great fruit and vegetable juice combinations from the net since then. The benefits of a raw diet are pretty well known, and juicing is just one way to try it out for yourself. In case you’re curious, I’ve also experienced a few…

Six Tips for Fighting Fatigue

Have you ever felt exhausted? I don’t mean the kind that comes with missing an hour of sleep here or there. I mean the kind that feels like you’re dragging a giant anchor around behind you everywhere you go. It’s the kind you feel in your bones when you finally stop or sit down at the…