Make your email signature come alive
I love how email has evolved in recent years. It’s great that you can add your picture or one that represents who you are or what your company does. And…
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Everyday ways to be more joyful at work
“You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” – Will Rogers Now it’s time for us to get down to some serious joyful business. And the…
Counseling may be key to being more joyful at work
As I thought about last week’s column on taking steps to be a more joyful person a couple of days ago, something hit me like a ton of bricks. My…
Bring joy to yourself first
“Working happier accomplishes much more than working harder.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach, author of “Simple Abundance” No matter what kind of personality you have, you can become a more joyful…
Final “Joy to Your Workplace” Q&A
Before we officially start the Bringing Joy to Your Workplace Series next week, I wanted to address some final, potential real-life “what the heck?” questions readers may have. Q: I…
Some Joy to Your Workplace Q&A in 2024
Before we kick off the “Bringing Joy to Your Workplace” Series, I thought it would be good to address some potential real-life “what the heck?” questions readers may have. Q:…
Bring joy to your workplace in 2024
As we move into this new year, I want to encourage you to think about something when it comes to your job. Most people believe that happiness is something we…
Bring joy to your workplace in 2024
Most of us have heard of “The Great Resignation,” the record number of people who left their jobs in 2020-2022 due to unhappiness in the workplace. An article in Forbes…
Have you lightened your mental load? Keep it that way!
Today’s column will be the last one in my series on reducing our mental load. I’ve been thrilled to share some of the tips I’ve discovered with you these last…
Reducing the mental load at home: shopping for clothing
I may be starting to sound like a broken record, but online shopping can yet again be a huge help to reduce the mental load of shopping for children’s clothes….