Want to Get More Done? Start Taking Breaks
No matter how engaged we are in an activity, our brains inevitably tire. And when they do, the symptoms are not necessarily obvious. We don’t always yawn or feel ourselves nodding off. Instead, we become more vulnerable to distractions.
Tiring over the course of the workday can’t be prevented. But it can be mitigated. Here's how.read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 10, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ron Friedman, Ph.D. Tags: Cognition Creativity Happiness Health Stress Work Source Type: news
Speaking Skills: 9 Tips for Writing a Great Introduction
When giving a speech, most people forget to write their introduction. It can be a nightmare if you leave your intro up to the person introducing you. Disaster can happen and you’re going to have to spend the next ten minutes trying to win over an audience that now thinks you’re a nobody. Here’s how to write a great intro…read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 10, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Judy Carter Tags: Creativity Education Media Work introduction public speaking tips speaking engagements speech writing tips Source Type: news
Backbone of Corporate Recruiting Has Calcium Deficiency
Be More Effective in Checking Job Candidate Referencesread more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 10, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Larry Stybel, Ed.D.,CMF and Maryanne Peabody, RN, MBA Tags: Happiness Work employment Industrial and Organizational Psychology leadership Source Type: news
Supporting Work-Life Balance with Natural Medicines
Some workaholics drive themselves into a state of chronic fatigue, motivated by an internal sense of perfection or a commitment to a cause. Others, driven by ambition or competitiveness, may develop gastrointestinal distress. Either way, natural medicines can relieve the physical symptoms and help the person set healthier boundaries at the same time.read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 10, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Burke Lennihan, R.N., C.C.H. Tags: Behavioral Economics Integrative Medicine Stress Work Source Type: news
The Most Influential Psychology Books of the Past Decade
Some books change our actions, not only our thoughts.read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 10, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Adam Grant, Ph.D. Tags: Behavioral Economics Education Self-Help Work Source Type: news
The Psychology of Waiting
Most of us hate waiting in queues. We are more and more used to instant access to things and get seriously grumpy and moody if we have to queue up for anything these days.So how do organisations try to cope with this problem and may necessary waiting tolerable?read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 7, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Adrian Furnham, Ph.D. Tags: Stress Work Source Type: news
A Manager’s Guide to Retaining Disengaged Employees
When your employees begin demonstrating signs of career suicide, open your door, and allow them to approach you with crucial conversations. If you demonstrate a commitment to being approachable, your employees will find more satisfaction with their current jobs, and you will experience improvements in your working relationships.read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Joseph Grenny Tags: Creativity Happiness Stress Work Source Type: news
3 Keys to Work Smarter Not Harder
Discover three keys to productivity that will help you to make the most out of the time you have in a day (and even leave work earlier!).read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Susanna Halonen, MAPP Tags: Happiness Procrastination Self-Help Work Source Type: news
Email Apnea
Are you breathing when responding to emails or texts?read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Susan M. Pollak, MTS, Ed.D., Tags: Health Stress Work Source Type: news
Three Critical Questions To Ask Your Therapist
There are lots of great, well-trained, and licensed mental health professionals out there who offer high quality, evidence-based, professional, and state-of-the-art service. But there are also a lot of folks out there who have no business representing themselves to the public as professional therapists. Do yourself a favor and know the difference before working with one.read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 5, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Thomas G. Plante, Ph.D., ABPP Tags: Ethics and Morality Psych Careers Work licensed psychologist therapists Source Type: news
Tweets on How to Do Life (Part IV)
25 one-line pieces of advice on thinking, education, emotional health, policy, and The Big Questions.read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 5, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marty Nemko, Ph.D. Tags: Education Intelligence Politics Work censorship college Jobs media bias political correctness Source Type: news
Your Brain On Stories
When you hear a story you are literally using more of your brain then when you are listening to facts and figures. And because you are having a richer brain event, you enjoy the experience more, you understand the information more deeply, and retain it longer. You are also more likely to release oxytocin in your brain, making it more likely that you will trust the speaker.read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 4, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Susan Weinschenk, Ph.D. Tags: Neuroscience Work brain oxytocin stories Zak Source Type: news
The Puzzle of Consciousness
In order to explain consciousness, perhaps we need to think outside the box - that is, outside the brain. read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 4, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Taylor, Ph.D. Tags: Philosophy Work brain compassion consciousness empathy materialism neuroscience telepathy Source Type: news
Top 10 Ways to Avoid Rejection
When someone turns you down, whether for a small favor or a dinner date, it’s likely you’ll question or wonder whether there’s something wrong with you. Using these 10 tips, you’ll be more likely to get your original request to provide the response you desire in the first place.read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 4, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. Tags: Education Happiness Self-Help Work academia body language communication dating disappointment favor raise rejection relationship tips work tips Source Type: news
Emotional Labour: A High Cost in Service Industries?
Some jobs involve physical labour. Other cognitive or intellectual labour. But some require a third sort of labour: emotional labour which is the requirement of having to express emotions that one does not feel. How do people in the service industry cope with the requirement to be inauthentic all the time?read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - November 4, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Adrian Furnham, Ph.D. Tags: Health Work Source Type: news
