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Considering the damaging consequences of stress, the question, “How to relieve stress?” should be on everyone’s mind.  According to research by the American Psychological Association in April 2012, job pressure is the top cause of stress in the United States.[1]  By reducing your stress levels, you can boost your productivity and even feeling more energetic! Relieving stress is important for a myriad of reasons that go well beyond workplace productivity.  High levels of stress produce hormones, such as cortisol and adrenalin.  These stress hormones are necessary to make it through life, but if you are under the influence for too long of a period of time, rather nasty negative health outcomes can ensue.  In fact, 77% of people surveyed in the study mentioned above said they regularly experience physical symptoms due to their high levels of stress.  This all underscores the great importance of tackling stress head on in whatever way works best for you personally.  In this article, we … [Read more...] about How to Relieve Stress: 3 Clever and Effective Ways

Making a request of your boss can be a daunting prospect. You want something in your job; maybe a pay rise, an extra assistant to work on a large project you are managing, or it could be some time off for a family function. In order to achieve that "something" you need to ask your boss.  Know how to ask.  Knowing how to ask can make the difference between achieving your aims or coming away rejected. Firstly, decide what it is you really want. Be clear and concise so your boss fully understands what he/she is being asked to say yes to. You can't expect a yes from your boss to a request they don't understand. Make it clear for them.  Show you've done your homework. Don't undermine yourself by lacking in facts. Prepare yourself with information that support what you are asking for.  Look at it from your bosses perspective. Approach the request in a way that works for your boss too. If you know your boss is a stickler for staff having a good work/life … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Boss to Say "Yes"!

There are many effective ways to get a pay raise increase.  People frequently have a good deal of fear and apprehension regarding the topic of getting more money in the workplace.  But with the right approach, you can get that raise you want and still sleep soundly at night. 1. Make the Right Preparations Waking up one morning and deciding that you will go after a pay raise later that day can be risky business.  Like so many large undertakings in life, preparation is essential.  This means that you absolutely must formulate a strategy well in advance.  Successfully landing the pay increase you are seeking means planning. 2. Highlight Your Productivity Do you feel that you are productive?  Do you feel as though others realize just how much you are getting done each and every day?  Most importantly, does your boss know how productive you are?  If your employer doesn’t understand or notice your level of contribution in the workplace, then you … [Read more...] about 5 Savvy Ways to Get a Pay Raise Increase

While plenty of people move to a new city as the result of a change in their employment, there are lots of others who feel compelled to move without having a new job lined up. Finding work in your own town can be difficult, and when you’re looking for work in a far-off location, you might find yourself at a disadvantage. Consider putting the following tips to use to make your job search as easy as possible. Consider a Temporary Address Many employers are reluctant to give priority to candidates who aren’t already located in the area. You can avoid this entirely by setting up a temporary address with Kinko’s, or even the UPS store. They’re typically inexpensive, and offer mail-forwarding services. If you’re on a budget that doesn’t allow for this expense, you could always consider using a friends address until you get the job and move into your new place. Research Your New Town in Advance By spending a bit of time researching the area you’re moving to, you’ll give yourself an … [Read more...] about Job Hunting Tips for Your New Town

The most important people in your business are your employees. Why? Their happiness does two things: gauges your success and, assuming that they respect you and your mission, grows your business. By having faith in your people and giving them the autonomy to complete their duties without micro-managing, they will feel that respect and offer it right back to you. Foster the People Employees need to feel special. For the most part, they want to grow and develop. There is a world of ideas, ones you have never thought of, right in front of your eyes. The faces you see everyday want to have their voices heard. Sometimes what they say could be your next big break. To have their support, you must give them a culture of purpose and hope. They, of all people, must trust and believe in your brand ... your mission. Keep in constant dialogue with them. Involve them in the growth. Allow them to shine. Recognize their accomplishments. By fostering your people, they will feel wanted and needed. If … [Read more...] about Breeding Happy Brand Ambassadors In Your Office

Commuting to work is a necessity for anyone not fortunate enough to work from home. Commuting can often be stressful and tiring start and end to the working day and might feel like a waste of valuable time that could be used in better ways. However, there are things you can do to make the most of this part of your day that can have a positive impact on your work.Get on Your Bike Cycling is a great way of changing your commute to improve your work. Not only will you save money and improve your health, you will arrive invigorated and alive, shrugging off the sleepiness, with your brain being fed with pumping oxygenated blood. And as your fitness and health improve, so will your confidence and see esteem, which you will carry with you into the workplace. Cycling home will also help remove the stresses of the day, making for a more relaxed evening and a better sleep,leading to another great start to the next day. Cycling will also save on the cost of commuting, taking off a significant … [Read more...] about Using Your Commute to Improve Your Work

Maybe you want to be more popular at work to get ahead in your career, or maybe you want to enjoy your working day more? You might see that you could have more rewarding relationships with your work colleagues by being more popular. For some people, being popular comes easy, for others a little work is needed to make the changes. These are some ideas that can increase your popularity:1. Don't Try Too Hard. If you are overly fake not only will you find being this way unsustainable but people will read through you. Aim for a more popular version of yourself.2. Like Yourself. Being comfortable with who you are makes you more confident, which is an attractive quality. Negativity from having a low opinion of yourself can rub of onto others, which can tend to cause them to avoid you. Some self-deprecation can be a good thing in moderation and when done in a humorous manner. Taking yourself too seriously is not an attractive quality and can stop you being fun to be around.3. Be Generous. … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Become More Popular at Work