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The Real Good Life Takes Dinner Stress Off Your Plate

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Our second child was born in May 2016, and our first meal delivery was that September. I was also in a really fortunate position in that I didn’t have the stress of bringing in money to make sure the lights stayed on in our house or we had food to eat; my husband was able to support us through that beginning time. What was that like?

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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The director of a small but busy public library in the Midwest, Marcia Fanning (not her real name) says she was meek and didn’t really stand up for herself for many years: “I let people walk all over me, and I ended up being really unhappy a lot of [the] time.”. The stress-reducing power of assertiveness. I apologized.

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50 Ways to Relax Without Spending Money

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An element of stress can help you achieve great things when you’re up against a deadline, but being able to manage your workload and balance your time and emotions will result in a better life for you and better performance in the workplace. This article was published in November 2016 and has been updated. Source: QUID CORNER.

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Tasty Tidbits: Professional Development News & ViewsDec. 9, 2016

Eat Your Career

The holidays, end-of-year wrap-up, and new year preparations all compound to create a perfect storm of stress and anxiety. Be proactive and set yourself up for future success by getting your job search off on the right foot today. 9, 2016 appeared first on Eat Your Career. READ IT HERE >> .

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Wondering How to Become a Morning Person? Try These 8 Techniques

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It means making a schedule that will turn waking up from a groggy bore to an exciting and efficient part of your day. Remember: According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of routine is “a regular course of procedure,” meaning don’t change it up. Gradually adjust your bedtime and wake-up time so the change doesn’t feel unnatural.

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10 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get Things Done

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Proactive goal achievement means taking every project and cutting it up into bite-sized pieces. Set your wake-up time a half hour earlier tomorrow and keep the clock at that setting. Immediate action on unpleasant projects reduces stress and tension. This article was published in February 2016 and has been updated.

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18 Signs You Have High Emotional Intelligence

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This creates the tendency to get right back up every time you fall down. For example, you might have an interesting conversation with someone about a book, and when you see them again a month later, you show up with the book in hand. The negative emotions that come with holding onto a grudge are actually a stress response.

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