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.
Traveling at any time can be stressful, but especially during the holidays. This is exactly the time when having control of our attention can make all the difference. Having spent literally decades in airports, Levelhead’s CEO, Saundra Schrock, shares her useful tips to ease travel tension by turning it into a mindfulness practice.
With Thanksgiving coming up, most of us begin thinking about the rituals that surround this event, including the chance for each person to share a reflection of gratitude around the table. For some who are more introverted or uncomfortable with being put on the spot, this may not help us feel more grateful. So, let’s look at some fresh new ways to express gratitude this holiday season…
According to Forbes, there’s a $46 billion market for employee recognition rewards. And this amount is only related to recognition rewards given as symbols of gratitude, rather than as explicit bonuses for performance. So, do monetary items like gift cards deliver the impact and meaning desired? Or, is a thank you better? Let’s find out…
Over the past few years, organizations are becoming more and more concerned about aligning individual and organizational values with how the business operates on a daily basis (Kinsler, 2014). One leadership approach that is currently being explored is Authentic Leadership. So, what does this mean and how do you develop it?
According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the average one-way commute time is 26.1 minutes. If you commute five days a week, that amounts to 4.35 hours a week or nearly nine days a year. Inevitably, this means that you are likely going to encounter a situation that provokes feelings of anger from time to time. So, what can you do about it?
I’m in the process of completing my research for my doctorate in organizational psychology. This research involves interviews with women executives in large U. S. organizations. As I begin to analyze these very honest, insightful interviews, one word keeps coming up — one word that is critical to being an effective leader.
There’s been a lot of discussion about the impact of social media and its potential for unwanted, negative effects. Many of these negative effects are derived from our feelings of envy. Yet, envy is not an emotion anyone wants to talk about. However, left unmanaged, envy can be harmful to individuals and to organizations. So, what are the implications and what can we do about it?
