In a world where women are expected to be both collaborative and competitive, female rivalry is more of a symptom of a biased system than innate cattiness. The fewer opportunities women have, the more likely they are to engage in dysfunctional behavior, proving that the problem lies in the system, not with women themselves.
Meaning is the why of what we do, the significance of our work, the point, what makes what we do worthwhile – big stuff.
You need play, you are never too old for play, play is fun – and play at work makes work so much better. Bring on the joy!
Women are held to unreasonable standards of behavior; penalized for being too much while at the same time told that we’re not enough; judged for being moms (or not); and often pit ourselves against each other. Yikes! Surely there’s something we can do!
A key to time management is learning how to say, “no.” Join us in this final rerun of the summer and revisit time management, how your values dictate your priorities, and when to say, “no!”
Our minds and bodies need rest from things like mental stimulation, social encounters, creative endeavors and emotional outputs. Taking time to truly rest your mind, body and soul is the ultimate self care regiment and a direct line to ease, meaning and joy at work, and in life
Caring for yourself is not self-indulgent, it’s essential to your well-being. Regardless of what you’re told by the patriarchy, self-care is a way of life, not a product you can buy.
Burnout is still an issue for so many of our listeners. In fact burnout is so pervasive that over seventy-five percent of the workforce is currently, or has previously experienced it. As a refresher, it feels like depletion, exhaustion, disconnection, negative emotions and reduced capacity…sound familiar? You’re not alone!
The data about vacations very clearly tells us that vacations increase productivity and satisfaction in the workplace. In fact, studies show that even planning your vacation can lift your spirits. And, just an additional 10 hours of vacation can improve performance according to a study by Ernst & Young.
The words we use shape the impressions, attitudes and opinions we hold about women. According to new research, language also impacts the jobs we apply for, the amount of money we earn and the way we’re evaluated at work. In other words–language holds women back.