Wear a Smile to Brighten Your Day

Smiling is an involuntary action we all engage in, at least from time to time, but it can be so much more. Beyond a reaction to something funny or joyful, a smile can have positive effects on your life, including in your workplace. Just how does smiling more impact you and the others around you? […]

Today Marks the Day Office Complaining Stops

Everyone complains; most people don’t like listening to other people complain, and we all think it’s just a harmless expression of our feelings. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be further from the truth. While a good vent is needed sometimes, chronic complaining can lead to a toxic work environment.     Complaining breeds negativity It’s simple when you think about it […]

Save the Office Drama for Your Mama

Drama is a word that can immediately induce dread and take you straight back to high school. Because humans have emotions, the drama is likely to follow you wherever you go, especially when people are clustered together. A workplace, like high school, becomes the perfect breeding ground.   As gossip swirls, the negative energy grows […]

Laughter is the Best Medicine for a Rough Day

Can you imagine going a whole day without laughing? Whether it’s an all too relevant meme or an episode of your favorite comedy show, you will likely encounter at least something every day that brings you enough happiness to make you laugh. When this happens, you feel lighter, and your cares, at least momentarily, seem […]

A little Appreciation a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away

You’re always looking for ways to stay healthy and thriving. Maybe you go to the gym, practice meditation, and embrace the idea of mental health day. Essentially, you’re into anything that can make you feel calmer and more centered. What’s better than something that reduces your stress? An action that makes both you and someone else feel better. […]

How to See Through Your Employees BullS*%!

Leading people is never easy, especially when you have to determine if someone is telling the truth or giving an excuse. How can you know when someone is staying home because they’re sick or playing hooky? Is your employee too busy to complete the project on time, or are they busy talking to everyone around […]