Are you Frustrated with Life? Don’t let your frustrations hold you back!
Written by Larry Lewis My life sucks and I’m sick and tired of watching it pass me by. I’ve never been so frustrated with life as I am now and I just want to get out of this rut. I hate, hate, hate my life. I’m just so fed up of being unhappy achieving none […]
Love and Romance in the Workplace
by Harvey Meyer www.businessknowhow.com Romance in the workplace is nothing new, and neither are the problems that can result. But not all workplace romances cause problems, and in many cases they actually improve productivity and morale. So how should your business handle this touchy subject? Here are some guidelines to consider. A married man is […]
Co-Parenting After Divorce
by Sam Margulies in Divorce for Grownups Co-parenting after divorce has become an increasingly attractive and sought after arrangement. In contrast to the conventional sole custody in which the mother typically has all the responsibility for the children, co-parenting emphasizes an equal (or nearly equal) role for fathers. Co-parenting fathers have the children with them […]
Working a DOT Job – what does that mean for me?
by Elizabeth Rahamim, LCSW, SAP DOT is short for the Federal Department of Transportation. If you are considering a position in any of the 6 areas of DOT, such as Airline Industry, Transportation, ie trucking, Bus Driver or in the Train System, you need to make sure you are able to commit to the rigorous […]
Working Smart
by Dr. John C. Maxwell Being successful is not about how hard you work – it’s about how smart you work. Michael LeBoef said, “Devoting a little of yourself to everything means committing a great deal of yourself to nothing.” In a leader’s life, there’s a big difference between activity and accomplishment. Activity is being […]
Organized Habits
by Charlotte Steill, www.simplyputorganizing.com Habits are behavioral routines that occur subconsciously. One way to remove a bad habit is to eliminate it’s triggers (change your routine) or add a reminder to do things differently (a bright post it note to yourself). Most homes I work in have one thing in common. Items are placed in […]
The Empty Shell – Dealing with those feelings now that you are sober
by Elizabeth Rahamim, LCSW, SAP For those who never use may not understand what the attraction to substance abuse is. For many it is an escape from seemingly unbearable symptoms of anxiety, depression or other psychological symptoms. Often, it is a form of self-medicaton of symptoms the person does not understand. As someone finds the […]
Rise Above the Fray: How to Deal With Difficult People at Work
By Susan M. Heathfield, About.com Guide Difficult people do exist at work. They come in every variety and no workplace is without them. How difficult a person is for you to deal with depends on your self-esteem, your self-confidence and your professional courage. Dealing with difficult people is easier when the person is just generally […]
20 Anger Management Tips
by Julia Barnard, Counsellor & Author at makethechange.com.au The term ‘anger management’ is used to acknowledge that anger is an inevitable, natural human emotion. It is not about getting rid of anger; rather it is about dealing with those emotions so you can express your anger more productively. Consider the following tips and ideas to […]
Balancing Work and Family: I know, you never knew it would be so hard!!
by Elizabeth Rahamim, LCSW, SAP Ughh, the baby has a fever, Riley has to bring snacks for her Girl Scout Meeting that you completely forgot about until today! And, you’ve got your boss sending you e-mails every hour asking you about how that report is coming along because they really need it to close out […]