Archive for 'School of Psychology' Category
Depression and Weight: An Undeniable Connection
12 May 2008There has been some recent press about the long speculated correlation between one’s weight and depression, or state of mind. Well, new studies are showing that overweight or obese people are significantly more prone to depression and mood disorders, which is contrary to the popular myth of the “fat and jolly” individual.
This newest study, […]
Work; Adult Daycare
22 April 2008Anyone that has read some of my articles can probably tell that I have a bitter taste in my mouth as it relates to Corporate America. The reason I have this view is because I am not a Corporate America person, but I am in a Corporate America position.
Why do I refer to work […]
Five Things to Consider Prior to Implementing a Telecommuting Policy
17 April 2008Telecommuting, or working from a location other than an official jobsite, is a great way to boost employee morale, save money on office space, and help reduce automotive emissions. While there are many positive outcomes of telecommuting, there are also pitfalls that must be avoided. Before implementing a telecommuting policy, there are several considerations every […]
4 Simple Steps To Giving Effective Feedback
29 March 2008Feedback is an effective way of communicating with employees, colleagues or members of your team. Feedback can be both positive and constructive (rather than negative).
When giving feedback it is important to have a balance of positive and constructive feedback otherwise the receiver may feel that they only ever receive one type of feedback. […]
When You Hate Your Boss
14 March 2008It is never a pretty sight. You drive into work, pull into the company parking lot and there, sitting in his personal spot, is your boss’s car. Arghhh! Doesn’t he ever stay home, get sick, take a personal day? But no, he doesn’t, especially when you absolutely loathe your boss. Your demon-boss always makes it […]
Adapting to the Loss of a Loved One: Three Tips on how to Cope
11 February 2008Have you ever sat down and played a piano where one of the keys wasn’t working? Or made cookies and left out an ingredient? Perhaps you’ve started listening to a favorite CD, and just when it gets to your favorite part of your favorite song, you realize that there is a scratch in it.
In some […]
Life After Death
30 January 2008Do you believe in life after death?
Too often I find that the subject of death is addressed with goofy speculation, close-minded stubbornness, or outright fear and avoidance. So let’s bypass the “Death for Dummies” approach and take a deeper intellectual look at death to better understand the important role it plays in our lives… and […]
Eliminating Repetitive Strain Injuries in the Workplace
22 January 2008Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI’s) that occur at work are best eliminated at the source; this is the fundamental goal of occupational health and safety.
In the case of repetitive strain injuries, the prime source of injury is continuous repetitive and/or static flexion of the fingers and hands in a unidirectional (one way) motion. ( i.e. Mouse […]
“If you can’t be happy where you are, maybe you need to move!”
27 December 2007Every time I give a talk about life transition, someone
invariably calls to say, “I believe happiness is inside us. If
you can’t be happy here, you can’t be happy anywhere.”
I have to resist the temptation to shout, “Aaargh!”
We all know people who never seem to be happy. They move from
one town to another. Maybe they keep […]
“Mom,” Shining Down On Me (Respirator Related)
26 December 2007Do you have a living trust made out? Is it filed in a safe place? Do you want to be able to make the final decisions on your own life? Have you informed your family about this?
The questions above are the most important questions you will ever have to answer. When an emergency happens to […]