It can be easy to get caught up in the stress and pressure of work, but research has shown that there are several scientifically-proven ways to increase happiness and well-being. Following are five key things you can prioritize in your life to be happier. 1. Prioritize Self-Care To be happy, you have to prioritize self-care. Keep in mind, self-care encompasses a lot of … [Read more...]
Top 5 Daily Non-Negotiables of Successful Business Women
For many successful business women, there are certain non-negotiables they have to do every day to not only excel at work but also to be happy in life. Whether it's starting your day with an hour of exercise or setting aside time to meditate, these little things can make a big difference in keeping you at the top of your game. What are Non-Negotiables? Non-negotiables are the … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Cultivate Presence
If I were to sum up my conversations with clients over the last year or so, one of the most common things that comes up is that people are moving away from “doing” and toward “being.” After being on the career treadmill (or, ahem, mountain) for many years and two years of a pandemic (among other life challenges), people are realizing that there is another way to live life. … [Read more...]
3 Mental Health Challenges Solopreneurs Face
When I was pregnant with my first child, I was in a stressful corporate job working as Business Development Executive driving across town. I was so tired that I was petrified I was going to fall asleep on the wheel, and the sheer amount of work made me want to hide in the bathroom and cry, albeit, it could have also been the hormones. Regardless, I knew the stress and … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Stay Positive at Work
With the year we have had in 2020, many businesses have had to pivot and move their operations online with employees working from home, and it shows. Zoom saw a huge increase in subscribers and revenue because of the impact the pandemic had on businesses. So perhaps you may have had to do a few online meetings and presentations of late. Tell me, were the faces you saw either … [Read more...]
How to Maintain Your Mental Wellbeing During COVID-19
2020 has certainly been an extraordinary time worldwide. With a second lockdown in full force and the improbability that anything will return to normal for a while, it can be a worrying time for everybody. The dark winter nights and cold days also certainly don’t help. If you're worried about your emotional health and about making it through this tricky winter period, carry … [Read more...]
How Educating Yourself about Mental Health Can Save Your Life
I remember when I first started my own business. Although it felt extremely lonely and overwhelming, I was absolutely excited about being an entrepreneur at such a young age and in the field that I had always felt drawn to. I started out extremely small, meaning that I was the only employee with a very small office; and within a very short time, my business had grown into a … [Read more...]