Thriving at Work

Do we work to live, or do we live to work? It’s a common question in the modern day, but in truth, the answer lies somewhere in between: our work provides us with the means to enjoy the things we do in the rest of our lives, but equally, through our work, we can find purpose, a sense of accomplishment and achievement, and meet goals that allow us to grow both in our careers as well as outside of the workplace. But what makes a workplace great? It's a sense of connection, with not only the work we do, but also our workspace, our responsibilities, and of course, our coworkers? It’s working alongside people who inspire us and drive us to do better, because we know we are capable of achieving our best. It’s finding opportunities that help us grow both professionally as well as personally. It’s a vocation that offers us work full of meaning; that gives us a sense of purpose and fulfillment. And it’s a place that doesn’t forget that we are both colleagues and human beings, who are all trying to find a successful balance between work, play, and living within a thriving, joyful community.

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15 Mar 2022

5 Ways To Overcome Job Burnout

If you’re feeling more than a little stressed out, demotivated, and emotionally depleted, and going to work has become a source of constant worry for you rather than joy (or, at least, your regular everyday moods), you could be experiencing job burnout. Burnout is so pervasive in our society that it is included in the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Diseases, where it is defined as an “occupational phenomenon” that occurs when “chronic workplace stress has not been successfully managed.”

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14 Mar 2023

6 Psychological Persuasion Techniques to Help You Get Ahead

The art and science of persuasion have been exploited for profit and personal gain by advertisers, politicians, scammers, and the like for a long time. Social psychologists have studied persuasion for decades and their research identifies certain techniques that have tremendous power to manipulate us into buying or behaving in certain ways. Yet there are times in life when we really do need to be persuasive, without the intent of being manipulative or unscrupulous. From job interviewing to dating, and teaching to selling, plenty of circumstances involve having to convince someone that we have something valuable to offer. So here’s how you can harness the persuasive power of these common psychological techniques, without sacrificing your soul or integrity.

9 Mar 2023

How to Overcome Your Fear of Criticism

Receiving criticism isn’t exactly a fun experience. Whether it’s from mentors or peers, teachers, colleagues, or friends and family, being told that what we’re putting out there is less than perfect (or even good) can really sting. But getting feedback from others is how we learn and grow. Constructive criticism can help us see things in a new perspective and think outside the box. It can spark creativity, encourage critical thinking, and drive us to push further than we might have gone without it. Being comfortable taking criticism is important for artists and creatives, entrepreneurs, students, and in many other professional spheres. So how do we make it less scary and stressful?

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Top questions about Thriving at Work

Before being able to succeed at work, we must first decide what success means to us as individuals. Whatever that may look like to you, there are certain things we will all have in common: the desire to find work that feels meaningful and fulfilling. The ability to be productive and efficient, while staying motivated to do great things. But why is it important to thrive at work? Because having purpose is a key part of finding ー and keepingー happiness, and work is one of the best ways to get it. What makes a workplace thrive? How do you thrive as an employee? And how do we increase worker well-being while simultaneously increasing productivity, efficiency, and motivation? As with most things in life, our psychological state can have an enormous effect on the way we feel, act, and behave: and there are tools we can use to develop the skills that can bring us greater joy in the workplace. It's all in understanding the science of happiness: trusted techniques on how to increase productivity, how to feel more motivated, and how to boost creativity. Why is developing a growth mindset so important to career success? Find out here.

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