Our invincible nature as human beings allows us to not only survive burnout in our 24/7 work life merge, but also to evolve and thrive. By cultivating resilience, we can spark our own unique restorative skills, navigate info-overload and foster innovation to consciously evolve in the workplace.
When I met marketing expert Lisa Petrilli in April at #SobCon, a social media gathering for bloggers, there was a reserved confidence about her. A steady, approachable quietness. When she opened her mouth, wisdom spewed. So when she asked me to join her to propose a workshop at South by Southwest’s Interactive Conference,
How companies are addressing the work life issue of end-of-life concerns in the workplace. Pitney Bowes has made a good start down this controversial road.
Seems stress is a top instigator impacting health care costs for organizations. Not surprisingly, Buck Consultants, a division of Xerox, released that finding after a survey at the WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference.
Reta and Tommy spent most of their adult lives working in management. 75-110 hours a week for the better part of three decades. Friends were made, but so much time was spent doing business, hammering away on the computer, and navigating corrections in the markets. Still time was also found for serving others and family.
The debate of whether work life balance really exists, essentially hangs in the balance, especially when you’re a parent with a full time career. I’m not a firm believer in the “work life balance” phrase, but I am a proponent of giving it your best darn shot!
I’ve been in what my good friends have come to know as “Judy Martin’s self induced boot camp.” That’s when projects seem to come of age at the same time, my work in tv, radio and blogging converge and my personal life is thrust into some sort of chaotic state. It’s actually a good time.
Most inspirational or leadership philosophies teach us to look at the chaotic challenges around us at work and in business, as for opportunities for growth. But let’s take it a step further and look at them as opportunities to identify the stress triggers and raise our “stress awareness” at work.
The merging of the working and living experience goes well beyond our WorkLife Nation. A quick review of the global economy reveals that the quest for work life balance is a slamming debate no matter the continent. many fear burnout is on the horizon.
“You need to be top of mind, cause there’s so much noise out there,” said Successfool.com blogger Alejandro Reyes on his SuccessfoolTV live streamed program Wednesday night. But how one accomplishes that is a matter of great debate. This brought to mind the conundrum of balancing the work/life scenario with maintaining a solid career path in a sensory overloaded environment, one which exalts the Tweet.
