Author: Kayla Albert
How to Deal with Criticism
Recently I received an email from a coworker, clearly angry in tone, berating my performance on a project I completed. My first reaction was irritation, then defensiveness, then I resorted to blaming everyone that did or didn’t have a hand in the project. As a perfectionist, I have a toughRead More
How to Work Less While Producing More
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” ~ Michael Altshuler When I was inching my way towards college graduation and anticipating what lies ahead, I wasn’t dreading stepping into the “real world” and getting a full time job, but I was dreading falling intoRead More
6 Tips for Writing Effective Email
Working as a member of the media in a town with only a few reputable publications, I receive a lot of email. And most of the emails are from individuals or organizations that are hoping to receive something in return – space in our publication or at least assistance withRead More
5 Pitfalls of Busyness
One of the many ways we measure worth in our society is by busyness. Sharing how busy our lives are with each other boosts the feeling that we are important, in demand, and moving quickly towards success. But does our ability to fill up hours in a day really meanRead More
How to Fit in Exercise with Work
I spent the majority of my early adult life being entirely sedentary, battling with the extreme guilt I felt for not being more athletic and always resorting to using my laptop instead of my legs. Of course having a job that required I be connected to the internet 30+ hoursRead More
Layoffs – How to Navigate the Threat of One
It’s easy to say that within the past few years, the majority of the population has been affected by mass layoffs in one way or another. Whether you’ve been asked to pack your bags or you’ve seen how losing a job has adversely affected a friend or family member, it’sRead More
7 Secrets to Dealing with Difficult Customers
Regardless of the industry we work in, most of us, at one point or another, have had experiences dealing with difficult customers or clients. For me this means fielding countless emails and phone calls from customers with unreasonable requests and constantly handling complaints for things that are entirely out ofRead More
How to Incorporate Personal Growth into the Workplace
Most people are not overjoyed at the prospect of working in a traditional office setting. In addition to the everyday drudgery that they’ve learned to associate with this lifestyle, they also think about a loss of self. You’re just another number, another desk filler that keeps the wheels turning whileRead More