Overcoming Boredom in Six WaysWritten by Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW, Management Consultant and Trainer
PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided to author, and it appears with included copyright, resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish is appreciated but not required. Mail to: eagibbs@ureach.comDo you find yourself easily becoming bored or tired at work for no apparent reason? If that's case, then pay close attention. Research has shown that fatigue and a worn-out feeling are often caused by unproductive mental attitudes. If this describes you, read on to learn six ways you can overcome boredom. * 1. Actively listen to everyone you meet: When you're interested in people, life is never flat or dull. And when you listen actively, you are so involved in what other person has to say that you soon lose sight of your own predicament.
| | Setting Your Behavior for the DayWritten by Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW, Management Consultant and Trainer
PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided to author, and it appears with included copyright, resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish is appreciated but not required. Mail to: eagibbs@ureach.comAccording to Dr. Fredrick Koenig of Tulane University, "The first hour of day sets your behavior for rest of day." Both he and Dr. Robert Calmes of University of Arizona identified several early-morning types. Here is a listing of their types and a brief interpretation of each. Which one are you? * The Bounce-out-of-bedder: You are optimistic, cheerful, gregarious, and emotional. * The Everybody-get-upper: You are practical, impartial, and energetic. * The Sloucher: You are casual and take things as they come.
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