Attention is not just about the things we focus on. It's also about the things that we miss. We know that attention is both selective and limited. It sometimes works just like we want, and other times, we don't understand why we struggle to control it. Find the tactics to build attention in this week’s blog.
In some ways, the pandemic seems a lifetime ago, but our experiences and lessons from that time live on. Remember how our home and family were the center of our lives? We may have some lessons to remember from that time. Reflect on these lessons in this week’s blog.
Do you talk to yourself? Well, if you do, you are not alone. Ninety-six percent of us engage in an ongoing internal dialogue. And we do this for a reason. Research indicates that internal self-talk helps us regulate our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Find out more in this week’s blog.
While most days have big and small challenges we must navigate, let’s face it, some days and situations are more difficult than others. Discover practices for reframing the situation in this week’s blog.
As the holiday buzz fades and New Year's resolutions wane, it's time to reignite our motivation. Embrace a sense of anticipation to invigorate your daily routine and navigate challenges with renewed vigor. Discover how cultivating anticipation can revitalize your journey towards personal growth. Dive into our latest blog to reignite your spark and stay on track towards your goals.
Over the past few months, many of us have enjoyed a lot of benefits of being at home with our loved ones. Many of us had the opportunity to do things together that we haven’t had time to do before. All this extra time together was a welcome change. But now, as time goes on, all of this togetherness is resulting in many of us experiencing something I call closeness fatigue. So, what can we do about it?
More than four decades of research has unequivocally shown that trust in teams is vital for the effective functioning of work relationships. Trust becomes become especially relevant in environments where there’s a need for high interdependence, close cooperation, teamwork, and flexibility – which are some of the primary characteristics of virtual environments. So, how do you increase trust? Is it a skill that can be learned?
As we re-engineer the way work gets done, perhaps it’s time to incorporate more empathy and care into our interactions so they will hopefully be a permanent part of our work life. In fact, research shows that when we take time to develop stronger relationships, we are more cooperative, collaborative, and productive (Kim & Robert, 2019). Let’s learn how…
At Levelhead, we have always conducted our business virtually. Our team and clients are located from coast to coast and even internationally. We rely on technology so much that we only know our clients virtually. So, for us, not a lot has changed from the standpoint of how we conduct business. Because of this experience, we thought it would be beneficial to offer some tips to those who are just starting to communicate this way.
Many of us are working at home and so are our partners and spouses. Plus, students are home from school. And we all need our space. The problem is that most of us do not have homes that are set up to accommodate each of us having a private workspace. We’ll be able to get through this if we manage our stress and maintain a positive perspective. And, this is where gratitude can help.
