Stress & Work

Control freaks are people who are obsessed with things being done correctly and with avoiding any possible mistakes. Their distrust and inability to allow you to perform your job has less to say...

While astute, business-savvy and knowledge is important in any field, a company will benefit far more from a boss who knows how to achieve company goals through positive and effective staff...

It is not always easy to love your job. It may be hard to enjoy working for minimum wage while others are making so much more money. There are ways that you can make your job more pleasant.

If we had our way, we wouldn't have jobs, much less job stress. If you call your work a job, that means you don't like it much anyway, and stress is sure to follow. To reduce job stress is...

Our careers are filled with joy and accomplishments. However, a lot of times we tend to forget that and let the stress get to us. So if you would like a stress-free day at work follow these tips...

With the recession of the economy, many people are finding themselves taking on a second job to make ends meet. This can be a difficult task especially if you have a home to care for, children,...

Do you work for a boss who thinks that you have super power can fix EVERYTHING, and thinks that he/she owns your time 24/7? Have you been working your best but the feedback/salary is just not...

Whether you get hired for a new job, promoted, or reassigned to a new position, you will most likely have a new boss. Each time that happens, you must develop a new professional relationship with...

Anyone working during the holidays knows the stress that inevitably follows. Here’s how to handle that stress, and help your co-workers cope too.

If you feel like the walls are closing in on you and you just need to get away from work, you are not alone. Many of us get burned out at work at some time or other, and the best cure can be time...

It is already hard to deal with a difficult boss or co-workers, but sometimes the boss crosses the fine line and enters the creepy town, but of course they do not think they are going over the...

Americans seem to be working harder than ever. Even if you are in a place that needs a 24-hour robot, you will eventually burnout if you try to be that robot. You can relieve work burnout by...

Do you ever feel like it's really hard to take a well-deserved and fun lunch hour at work? Do you feel guilty after going out to lunch for an hour, even though you are entitled to an hour lunch...

I wondered how I could motivate myself. I know! I needed to Motivate myself to motivate myself. Does that sound stupid to you? I sort of does to me... BUT IT WORKS!!

Sometimes work can get to be a bit much. There will be days that you just don't want to be there. When those days roll around you will need a foolproof way to call in sick.

If you are feeling burned out at your present job or if you just feel like you'd like a new experience, you might consider taking a year off from your job. With the proper planning and a boss...

One of the worst things you can do with sick days is use them when you are actually sick. Sometimes we just need a mental health day, or a break from the mundane daily routine. Your sick day taken...

Pushing for a shorter work week has it obvious benefits to the employee but it must make sense for the employer to go along with that idea. Many companies now allow their employees to work from...

Alright, you have been away from home for months. Finals are over, all of your friends have left, and the holidays are right around the corner. You start to grow homesick and are ready to be home....

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...

Getting along with your boss can be achievable even if he is difficult. Here are some manageable strategies for managing your manager.

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...

The hours may be grueling and the working conditions can be sweltering, but a fast food job can be rewarding if you have the right attitude. Here's how to survive when the customers get demanding...

Don't worry too much if you've been feeling overwhelmed at work lately. This is normal—and the good news is, it is also very manageable. Learn and follow these easy steps, and you will stay in...

If you don't feel good about your current job situation, don't fret. You aren't alone. Surveys show that 87 percent of Americans don't like their jobs but feel they are stuck doing them. But...