We know that having a high EQ can help you climb the corporate ladder, being able to manage people, relationships, and office politics. But can it also help you reduce stress? Contrary to popular belief that caring too much will stress you out, having high EQ can actually help you reduce your stress and lead […]
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A 2024 Forbes article called Self-awareness the skill that elevates leadership. Self-awareness is a key to personal growth and emotional intelligence. It means having a deep understanding of our own feelings, strengths, weaknesses, values, and motivations. Central to self-awareness is knowing what triggers our emotional reactions and identifying our stressors. When we understand these things,
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One important skill every good leader needs is the ability to delegate. This is also called the art of letting go. As a leader, it’s not your job to do everything yourself. Delegation can be hard, especially if you’re used to working alone or have always been the expert in your field. But if you
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A Simple Guide to Prevent Burnout Life can get busy, and sometimes, it’s hard to figure outwhat needs to be done first. This is why prioritization is so important—decidingwhat tasks are most important and need attention right away. If you are amanager or leader of a team or organization, this skill becomes a requiredskill in
Burnout is a significant issue faced by professionals today. I’d go as far as to say it is a matter of “when,” not “if” someone experiences burnout. It shows up in physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, and is generally caused by chronic stress and overwork. In previous weeks we already discussed the benefit of ‘Focus’
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The Role of Goal Setting in Combating Burnout Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. One of the most effective strategies for escaping and preventing burnout is setting clear, attainable goals. When you have a clear sense of direction, a path to follow, you can better
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The ability to focus is a necessary skill that can greatly impact our mental and emotional health. By strengthening our ability to concentrate, we can reduce stress, boost productivity, regulate emotions, and enhance our overall well-being. Let’s explore how focus contributes to these benefits and then discuss actionable steps to help you improve your focus
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There are many causes for burnout, all of them related to overdoing something (usually work), but I will focus on burnout in working in a corporate environment, because that is where my expertise and experience comes from. Corporate roles are often seen as “cushy” white color jobs, but they can be particularly conducive to burnout
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Burnout definition Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress. It often occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands coming from their job, family, life circumstances, or all of the above. Burnout reduces your mental capacity, productivity, overall energy, and can
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This is a timely and needed discussion for International Self-Care Day July 24, 2024. “Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” – Eleanor Brownn Recent alarming statistics show an immediate need for understanding and incorporating selfcare: 75% of doctor’s visits are for stress-related ailments 85% of chronic disease is caused by
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