Have you ever gone through a stage at work when your performance levels drop? Most of us have and no matter what industry you work in, it can be hard to turn things around. There is hope though, and the solution is easy to accomplish. By eating well and taking the right supplements you may find yourself improving, and efficiency can be higher than it was before you hit a slump. Helping Your Memory As you get older our brains won’t function the same way. Some people suffer from severe memory loss and Alzheimer’s can cause serious issues. But while we’re at work it’s the smaller aspects of memory loss that may cause our performance levels to drop. Forgetting that vital statistic when your boss is listening, or leaving your files on a hard drive at home may land you in hot water. To reverse this cycle of forgetfulness many doctors suggest a supplement that includes Folic acid. In a study of over 800 people, aged between 50 and 70, researchers found that folic acid significantly … [Read more...] about Improving Your Performance at Work with Supplements
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The Power of Taking Bite-Sized Actions
A quiet consistency often trumps erratic enterprises. We’ve all heard the sayings: “Little by little does the trick” or “Little by little sinks the ship”; and they’re both wise allusions to the cumulative power of taking simple actions. This unapparent force can strengthen or erode our accomplishments each and every day, depending on how we relate with it. And yet we often neglect the power of doing a little every day, rather choosing to struggle to get things done - invariably getting caught up in procrastination. This article is an invitation to do otherwise. After reading this, you will hopefully be inspired to tap into the huge potential of action that is yours to command, by breaking down your goals into tiny minute steps. How to get things done without even noticing Do you know why so many people fail to accomplish their self-imposed goals? There is a fundamental motif to such scenarios: unrealistic expectations. Most people just cannot manage to set up a manageable action … [Read more...] about The Power of Taking Bite-Sized Actions
How to Get Hired as an Extra in a Movie or TV Show
So, you want to be famous. You’ve got dreams of Hollywood and Broadway; bright lights and the big city. You can already see your name in lights, and all you need is one lucky break. Believe it or not, it might be easier than you think. When I first moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, I had no idea what I was going to do to earn a buck. I had a two-year work permit and plenty of time on my hands, but nobody wanted to hire me, despite having an advanced degree and a willingness to work for peanuts. Every employer offering a long-term position was concerned about paying and training someone who may not be able to maintain residency; a common problem for potential hires on both sides of the border. After weathering a string of rejections, I decided I needed to be a little more open-minded about employment. That’s when I stumbled into the world of the background performer (aka, the extra) Let it be known now that I had no prior training or experience in acting before becoming an … [Read more...] about How to Get Hired as an Extra in a Movie or TV Show
5 Ways To Impress Your Boss On Your First Day
Starting a new job can be a nerve-wracking experience. Given the lack of knowledge and familiarity, the first instinct you may have is to simply survive. If you are the ambitious type, however, this approach can at best be unproductive and at worst make a bad impression on your boss. Your first day should not be a time of survival but rather one of opportunity, a chance to convince your boss you are someone worthy of paying attention to. Here are 5 ways to impress your boss on your first day: 1. Be an Early and Well-Dressed Bird The first thing people will notice is what you are wearing and what time you clocked in. Showing up early and dressing professional will set the foundation for how your boss views you going forward. It fosters an impression of loyalty, service, and preparation that can be built upon by your actions in the office. From there you can create a habit of greeting your boss as they enter the office. Eventually you want your boss to conflate the picture of you hard … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Impress Your Boss On Your First Day
5 Ways To Cultivate A More Positive Attitude About Your Job
"Nothing is good or bad, but thinking makes it so." William Shakespeare 1. Stop Complaining We all get into bad habits sometimes but consistently complaining saps our energy (and other peoples) and can drain our energy and affect our attitude to work. There is of course a difference between letting off a little steam and being a consistent complainer. It is worth noticing how much we complain about things at work and nipping it in the bud if it is a bad habit we have fallen into. 2. Be Proactive Following on from the first point, being proactive and doing something about those things we want to change at work is a healthier approach than complaining. We can turn complaints around by doing something about them. It is easy to complain when something isn’t how we would like it, but taking the initiative and trying to make a change though harder, is more rewarding in the long term. 3. Stop Gossip Gossiping usually makes everyone involved feel worst at some level. Stopping gossiping … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Cultivate A More Positive Attitude About Your Job
The Coworker Crush Is GOOD for the Office
I am a fan of the coworker crush. Sorry managers, CEOs, and company presidents, it's the truth. Before you start lecturing me on the hundreds of lost hours as workers canoodle behind the copy machine...and scare everyone about expensive sexual harassment lawsuits...hear me out. Workplace attraction, if held in check, can benefit the company in several ways. Let's get romantic this Valentine's Day and look at a few ways that a crush on a coworker can be a plus to all parties involved. - Work harder. You want to show the object of your affection that you're more than just a pretty face. So when you have a coworker crush you will go out of your way to succeed at your job. This can have a spillover effect and impact the company in a positive way. Perhaps you're burning the midnight oil to land that client that will impress your crush (and the boss!). - Dress better. Workers who are trying to impress their colleagues tend to spend more time on their appearance. In turn, … [Read more...] about The Coworker Crush Is GOOD for the Office
4 Super Bowl Performance Lessons That Translate to the Workplace
The big day is approaching. A day of strategy, gameplay and a raw talent for outmaneuvering the other side. No, I’m not talking about Valentine’s Day. I’m talking about the Super Bowl – the culmination of months involving shouting at the TV screen and checking Fantasy Football stats. As the big day approaches and both teams prepare to showcase their top skills, I can’t help but think of some parallels that can be applied to your workplace performance. Capitalize on Your Talents To claim a Super Bowl victory, each player must put their full talent on the line while also relying on their teammates’ talents. In the workplace, certain employees are more proficient at some skills than others. Rather than trying to outshine coworkers on every task and project, learn what you’re truly good at and capitalize on those talents. In the process, you’ll learn to coordinate your skills with those of coworkers to create higher level results. Make the Most of Each Play Super Bowl players can’t … [Read more...] about 4 Super Bowl Performance Lessons That Translate to the Workplace
The Open Floor Plan – But Not at Work
It struck me the other day that once again, it’s a good thing I work from home. It was 3:30 p.m. and I was still in pjs. I WAS working, but if I worked in an office environment it wouldn’t fly. Especially as businesses are still enamored with the open floor plan concept, there’re quite few things I’d have to worry about besides my work attire. Yes, the “open office” creates the illusion of more personal work space, but what about privacy and distractions? PrivacyIf you’re still working in a cubicle environment, you may feel it shrinking as companies look to save money. But at least you can pretend you have a private space when you have a little four-foot high wall between you and the co-workers. You probably still have to find a conference room to make a personal call (or at least I hope you do), though. Think about how creepy it would be if your open office layout allowed everyone to know your business – with other people, like your boss … [Read more...] about The Open Floor Plan – But Not at Work
How to Avoid a Cash Shortage During a Job Transition
For most employees, transitioning from one company to another is a natural process of advancing their careers. While a new job can offer an increased paycheck and more opportunity for career growth, it can also bring a cash shortage. Often, when employees transition between jobs, they face a temporary gap between when their prior job ended and their new one begins. While this job gap may only last a week or two, the lack of pay during the transition is enough to rattle the budgets of cash-strapped workers. The following are four tips for avoiding a cash shortage during an upcoming transition to help you focus more fully on preparing for the new job. Plan in Advance Except for in extreme situations, a job change should never be completed on impulse. Rather, this change should be made after lengthy assessments of the pros and cons of transitioning from one company to another. By planning a career change in advance, you’ll have ample time to save up slowly for any pay gap you may … [Read more...] about How to Avoid a Cash Shortage During a Job Transition
Choose a Career: Becoming a Linux Engineer
Linux is a computer operating system which is based on free and open source software. There are many different varieties of Linux and they are all based on the Linux kernel which was the first operating system to be released on October 5th, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. The popularity of Linux has increased ever since and more and more users are using this alternative software on a daily basis. As this open source software is now becoming a bigger part of our daily life, there has been an increase in Linux jobs, especially when it comes to becoming a Linux engineer. Linux runs on a wide variety of computer hardware, from mobile phones, tablet computers, televisions, video game consoles, desktop computers and supercomputers. Linux is one of the biggest leading server operating system which runs the 10 fastest supercomputers around the world. The role of a Linux systems engineer is to design and implement Linux-based Internet web server set ups. A Linux systems engineer will typically work … [Read more...] about Choose a Career: Becoming a Linux Engineer