stress

How to enjoy a work-free vacation (without working 24/7 before & after)

By |2023-12-12T15:32:30+00:00December 12th, 2023|Health, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Productivity, stress, Wellbeing|

I’m sure I don’t need to remind you of the restorative value of taking a break. But sometimes the stress we experience before and after a vacation can leave us wondering if the vacation was even worth it. To help you head into the holidays feeling calm and in control, I have a fresh approach to this challenge. The Simplify Filter is designed to help you scale back, streamline, or seek help. I tested this approach before our family vacation earlier this year and here’s how it worked.

How to prepare to spend more time in the office

By |2023-09-07T14:54:30+00:00September 7th, 2023|Collaboration, Health, High-performance, Hybrid work, Mindset, Motivation, Productivity, Resilience, Routine, Schedule Management, stress, Teamwork, Time Management, Wellbeing, workplace culture|

With many organizations calling for a bigger in-office presence, those trips into the office are ramping up. Why does this shift seem so difficult now? And how can we minimize the upheaval associated with yet another change in how we work? I’ve got three strategies to share.

Short on time? Here’s how to reclaim your workday.

By |2023-02-09T15:01:31+00:00December 5th, 2022|Goals, High-performance, Leadership, Organization, Productivity, Routine, stress, Time Management, Wellbeing|

Our time is our most precious resource. I wrote Workday Warrior to help you reclaim control of your time using three simple tools to transform how you work – and live. This proven method weaves the best time-management approaches into our daily work schedule, so our days are centered around what we value most. Here's how you can use one of the Workday Warrior tools to make the most of your time.

4 tips leaders can use to stamp out burnout

By |2022-05-26T17:42:27+00:00May 25th, 2022|Health, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing, workplace culture|

Burnout was already a problem before the pandemic and it continues to have critical implications for the workplace. Now, 87 percent of US employers say enhancing their mental health benefits over the next two years is a top priority. This is a step in the right direction. How can we help within our own organizations? Here are 4 strategies leaders can use to mitigate the effects of burnout, empower our teams to work sustainably – and thrive.

How to safeguard your productivity and connections as a hybrid worker

By |2022-05-25T17:08:13+00:00May 11th, 2022|Collaboration, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Motivation, Organization, Productivity, Resilience, Routine, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing, workplace culture|

Research shows individuals can be very productive in a hybrid model - if we do it right. As changes continue to ripple through the workplace, and more and more organizations adopt a hybrid approach to work, attention has been focused on the dynamics of hybrid teams. Here are some best practices you can use to stay productive and thrive as a hybrid worker, along with the pitfalls to avoid.

4 ways to invest in your relationships & boost your wellbeing

By |2021-12-10T19:13:21+00:00December 10th, 2021|Collaboration, Communication, Gratitude, Health, Mindset, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing|

Taking care of our relationships is an essential form of self-care and wellbeing. Even though life is busy, and the pandemic has made it more difficult to connect in meaningful ways, our friendships and social connections cannot be taken for granted. Our relationships have a powerful influence on our health. Here are four strategies to help you invest more time and energy into nourishing your relationships - and your health.

6 habits you need to boost your wellbeing

By |2021-10-22T17:34:36+00:00October 22nd, 2021|Gratitude, Health, High-performance, Mindset, Motivation, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Wellbeing|

If we do not prioritize our wellbeing and mental health, we become vulnerable to stress and burnout, our physical health suffers, and we undermine the recovery efforts we so desperately need at this time. If you are noticing symptoms of stress and burnout in yourself and others, including exhaustion, irritability, and anxiety, here are six ways you can mitigate these feelings and prepare yourself for recovery.

It’s time to reset the way we work

By |2022-02-17T18:34:37+00:00August 19th, 2021|Collaboration, Health, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing, workplace culture|

The uncertainty and stress caused by the pandemic has only served to widen the divide between employee engagement and wellbeing. This has critical implications for the workplace. If we do not prioritize wellbeing and mental health, stress and burnout will undermine our recovery efforts. Our organizations have a responsibility for the care and wellbeing of employees. Taking the necessary steps to relieve burnout and invest in people is not only essential for engaging and retaining top talent, it is simply the right thing to do to create a healthy and thriving workplace for all.

3 tips for taming information overload

By |2021-04-28T17:24:01+00:00April 27th, 2021|Communication, Email, Information Management, Organization, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Time Management, Wellbeing|

Our brains detest the vast amount of uncertainty we’ve been navigating over this past year. It's in our nature to crave certainty and predictability. We like to know what is coming around the corner. We are wired to constantly scan for new information in an effort to strengthen our internal prediction algorithms. And the internet is primed to provide us with a cognitive sugar rush. As a result, we find ourselves endlessly scrolling. This leaves us stuck in an endless loop of seeking more information to help compensate for this feeling of information overload. How can we take back control and regain our footing? Here are the 3 most effective approaches to mitigate information overload and avoid unnecessary stress.

53 (yes, 53!) ways to simplify when you don’t have enough time

By |2021-02-03T14:10:13+00:00January 29th, 2021|Delegating, Email, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Organization, Productivity, Routine, Schedule Management, stress|

Do you feel like you’re pulled in too many directions? Is daily planning about as futile as sorting Lego, when the universe seems determined to scatter your beautiful piles? In the short term, it is easier to manage our work the way we always have. But this doesn’t fix the inequality when our lists are longer than our days. We need a fresh approach. Here's how you can take small steps each day, so you can simplify your work, reclaim time, and create better results. Over time, these small steps will add up to radically different days. Simplified days with amplified results.

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