Stress & Work

How to Deal With a Toxic Boss

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A boss with a toxic attitude creates a hostile environment in the workplace and is the curse of those who must contend with such employers on a daily basis. Dealing with such people can be emotionally and physically draining, if you aren't ... more »

How to Make a New Year's Resolution and Keep It

By Therese Haberman

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Here we go again, another year and another stack of resolutions down the proverbial drain. No, not this year, all excuses have expired. This time will be different. Now, you have a plan that works... more »

How to Make More Time

By meemee67

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Time seems to fly when we are having fun and living in the moment, and seems to slow down when we are bored, unfulfilled and or in pain... more »

How to Manage Your Health Benefits

By Therese Haberman

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Whether you are an HR executive or an employee looking to select a health plan, here are some helpful ideas to do it right... more »

How to Needlepoint on Your Daily Commute

By Althea DeBrule

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Do you spend 30 minutes or more on the bus, train or plane getting to work each day? If so, try stitching a needlepoint project. I travel a lot in my profession—mostly by train and airplane. Needlepoint is my favorite way to spend the time it ... more »

How to Plan a Great Life

By Therese Haberman

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Planning is everything and everything is in the planning. When talking about your career in life, you can also plan things out to make it as great as possible. If you are going to plan your work life, here's how to get started... more »

How to Relax at Work

By Therese Haberman

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Things are moving so fast in life and business as downsizing makes each employee even more valuable than ever. It is easy to get too wound up on the job and stress can take a very hefty toll on our general health and well being. Here are some ... more »

How to Stay Encouraged When Things Aren't Going Your Way.

By sonceslife

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How do you look in the face of discouragement and win? How do you not hang your head when things seem to be going in the opposite direction of what you want them to? Here are some helpful tips to help you through... more »

How to Survive a Lay Off

By Therese Haberman

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While it is scary business to lose your job, there are things you can do to make your situation better right away. Before you know it, you will be back to work in a better job and will have learned from the experience... more »

How to Take Mental Health day

By meemee67

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Remember when you felt too guilty if you called in sick? Well don't. It is important to give yourself a break. We all need a mental health day. Time to refresh and rejuvenate, what better way to call in. Plenty to do, keep reading... more »

How to Waste a Day at Home

By Carla Lucas

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When was the last time you spent an entire 24-hour day without leaving your home (and your weren't sick)? For many, the usual day involves driving from one thing to the next, maybe spending more time in your car than you do at your home. Consider ... more »

How to Be a Successful Team Player at Work

By Therese Haberman

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Playing well with others is a skill you develop like all other skills. You can be a more effective employee overall if you get along well in a team environment. Here is how to increase your value with management... more »

How to Be a Winner in the Workplace

By Therese Haberman

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You would love to get along with your work mates and maybe be promoted some day in the future. What rules should you follow to be successful? Here are some clear tips for a head start on workplace etiquette... more »

How to Be Kind To Yourself

By Althea DeBrule

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George Washington Carver once said, “How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have ... more »

How to Build Trust in Your Work Relationships

By Althea DeBrule

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Trust in your work relationships is a shared belief that you can depend on others and that they can depend on you to achieve a common purpose. It is built through integrity and consistency in your interactions with co-workers. Here are five ... more »

How to Catch Up on Work After a Vacation

By vmarge2001

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You just got back from a wonderful vacation and now you dread to go back to work as you know that you'll be swamped with numerous emails, outstanding issues, etc. Follow these steps to make your return to work as smooth as possible... more »

How to Control Your Personal Stress Level

By Althea DeBrule

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Some people have personalities that can actually increase the amount of stress they may experience. Others have personalities that help them deal with stress in a more relaxed and composed manner. Regardless, for long term mental health and ... more »

How to Cope with Working Opposite Schedules

By krazigirl79

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You're asleep when he gets home from work and he's asleep when you leave for the day. Try this five or six days and you'll quickly realize that working an opposite schedule than your spouse or partner can be very difficult on a relationship. Try ... more »

How to Deal with a Jerk at Work

By Therese Haberman

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Every workplace has a certain quota of jerks that like to make other people unhappy, because they are either miserable themselves or insecure. Here are some ideas on how to cope with your particular dope... more »

How to Determine if Your Company is in Trouble

By Therese Haberman

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There are signs to look for and once you see them, you need to start job hunting immediately and with vigor. Here are some clues to consider... more »

How to Develop a Positive Attitude

By Cougar1002

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"Why are you so darn happy all the time?" a co-worker of mine asked me once about a year ago as she passed my cubicle. The question caught me off-guard, not only because it seemed to come out of nowhere but because of the tone she ... more »

How to DO What You SPEAK

By Althea DeBrule

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Have you ever really thought about the phrase – “Actions speak louder than words?” Basically, it means that if you say one thing and act in an opposite way, your words will be ignored and only the actions will be remembered. We learn more from ... more »

How to Eliminate Stress

By Duke X

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A crash-course on stress relief, this article introduces you to 13 of the most effective ways to relieve yourself of stress: What is it? Stress is tension. When you are stressed, your body tenses up, you are less relaxed, you are more ... more »

How to Find a Career Mentor

By Therese Haberman

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Finding a mentor at work and making the relationship valuable for both of you is a challenge well worth the effort. Whether it is someone right in your own company or someone outside who shares a similar career, give the mentoring relationship a ... more »

How to Find a Job in a Bad Market

By Beveronius

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Even when the market is not at its peak, there are still several things that you can do that will open several doors for you and allow you to land or get closer to your 'dream job!'.. more »

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