Change your outlook - Change your productivity Post #1 in a Series: Introduction Frustrated with the events of a day’s work, I took my disgruntled demeanor to my friend’s office. How nice of me, right? My dear friend, she’s so polite. She listened to my grumblings and then softly spoke the words I keep on my desk to inspire me, “choose joy, Denise”. I told her she was right. I have consciously created a workspace with positive affirmations. You can read about it here and download the phrase I designed for my desk. It has been good. My office is pretty and there are inspiring phrases all around me. Yet there I sat, transferring my negative energy to my friend. She deserves better. Time to take action! ... [Read More]
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Motivation Mini-Cards Create a Positive Environment
A recent study out of the University of Warwick concluded that people are more productive when they are happy. 12% more productive, to be precise. I would like to be 12% more productive, if only to rate 12% more sleep time. Is that wrong? At Google, we know that health, family and wellbeing are an important aspect of Googlers’ lives. We have also noticed that employees who are happy ... demonstrate increased motivation ... [We] ... work to ensure that Google is... an emotionally healthy place to work. Lara Harding, People Programs Manager, Google. Supporting our people must begin at the most fundamental level – their physical and mental health and well- being. It is only from strong foundations that they can handle ... complex issues. Matthew Thomas, Manager – Employee Relations, ... [Read More]
How to Create a Positive Environment to Inspire a Positive Mind
My Mom regularly reminded us kids, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” Once we expressed our feelings, we were done. We were not permitted to “admire the problem”. Instead, we were expected to seek out the positive, search for a solution, or “ignore him and he will stop”. By the way, does that actually work? I think that phrase may have been code for, “I’m not intervening, nor am I interested in listening to you two bicker any more.” I’m not sure, but I think so. Anyway … ... [Read More]
