Boost Activity with Effortless Exercise

Do you find yourself stuck behind a desk most days? Does your job require frequent travel? Is your free time spent running errands you can’t get done during the work week?
The number one reason people are not more active is a lack of time. We know that accumulating short bouts of activity [...]

Should You Stay Home When You’re Sick?

By Doris Helge, Ph.D., “Joy on the Job Coach”
If you’re contagious, how will it serve anyone for you to share your illness? Can you stay at home today and span the gap with the Internet or a cell phone?
If you feel compelled to drag yourself to the office when you’re feverish and sniffling, take [...]

Achieve Happiness at Work by Curing Winter Blues & S.A.D.

By Doris Helge, Ph.D., The “Joy on the Job Coach”
Do you know anyone who fatigues more easily during the winter months? Is it ever more difficult to get motivated or reach your peak performance during the season of short daylight? Seasonal affective Disorder (SAD) is quite common, particularly in climates with frequent gray skies or [...]

Happiness at Work — Blast the Blues (S.A.D. depression, fatigue, etc.)

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
Managers, employees, and team leaders should all take steps to ensure employee well-being during winter months. Curing seasonal affective syndrome (S.A.D.) or other depression and lethargy tied to a lack of natural light and winter conditions has many benefits. Studies show that employee motivation and productivity escalate and healthcare costs decrease. Employee [...]