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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

Success

Oxytocin helps us connect, feel empathy and trust; serotonin regulates anxiety, happiness and well-being ; and endorphins reduce pain and stress while boosting mood and self-esteem. Dopamine helps us feel pleasure, and it makes us feel rewarded and motivated. You often say things like: “It was just a joke, where’s your sense of humor?”

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How To Stop Procrastinating: Seven Practical Strategies For Remote Workers

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The most effective approach to tackling procrastination in remote work settings involves self-discipline, realistic goal-setting, efficient time management and establishing accountability. Moreover, chronic procrastination can erode self-esteem, triggering emotions of guilt, shame, or self-criticism.

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International Women’s Day 2020 – A Message From Julie Reed

Office Dynamics

Joan is best known for her highly-acclaimed Star Achievement Series® course which promotes “Star Performance” among executive assistants and administrative staff. I have heard tales about addiction, financial crisis, negative self-talk and lack of self-esteem.

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Most people now at risk of poor mental health as a result of social exclusion

Workplace Insight

Those who are part of at least one team or society experience personal, professional and health benefits including feeling happier (30 percent), more confident (26 percent) and more likely to achieve their health and fitness goal. Sharing the burden makes it more manageable, frees up mental space and promotes better stress management.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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With an inspirational personal journey of going from having no food or home for her family to 11 streams of income, multiple real estate properties and running a multimillion-dollar organization within four years, she demonstrates what is possible when your brain is in line with your goals. Karwanna D. Namayanja’s story is one of humility.

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Answering Reader Mail: How Do I Navigate Terrible Co-Workers Trying To Undermine Me?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Their efforts to undermine you could be for a variety of reasons - boredom, they feel threatened, you're their scapegoat, low self esteem, insecurity, gunning for a promotion, inter office politics, a pay raise at stake, etc. I think this is an issue we all come across and it's a long learning process.

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Discover the Formula for Happy Employees

Success

Clearly communicate your company’s reason for being and its cultural goals. The prevailing career formula —work harder, be more successful, be happier—doesn’t work because “our brain changes the goal post,” he explains. I don’t want to say it’s all over, but your self-esteem gets tanked. Nurture civility.