Office Life

You know the feeling: something doesn’t go your way at work and you want to fly off the handle — but you can’t. Pause. Deep breath. Here are four things to do instead of risking your future at a company because you showed how upset you really were. Read More

When you cannot enjoy the benefits of going outside at work, bring the outside indoors and get yourself a houseplant for your office. Their vibrant leaves not only perk up your dreary desk, but they are proven to give you a much-needed breath of fresh air. Unlike us, plants can absorb harmful gasses from the air … Read More

Work friendships can be amazing and even beneficial to collaboration and productivity, however they can also be quite awkward and even detrimental according to research highlighted by Melissa Dahl in The New York Times. Dahl is the editor of New York magazine’s Science of Us, and the author of  Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness. Read More

Breathing techniques you can do anywhere to create a moment of mindfulness; the signs of an organization that cares deeply about their employees; and how to choose where to place your limited — and valuable — attention. Read More

After Cleveland lost Game One of the NBA Finals due to a miscue by J.R. Smith, LeBron James’ visible frustration at Smith became our frustration to repurpose for anyone who has dealt with disappointment at work. Read More

An extra day off makes snapping out of weekend mode that much harder. Read More

Sadly, we can’t slow down our world, even though eating alone at our desks makes us less creative.

Nevertheless, below are 10 phrases we should always find ourselves saying — no matter how crazy life becomes. Read More

Skipping past all the generalized industry-speak on best practices for meetings, here are a few things company leaders and members should consider when quantifying these time blocks. Read More

I accomplished more of my goals before 7:30 than I used to achieve all day. Read More