Most weeks in my “Sum” column, I write about women, power, and leadership. But this week something personal took over my thinking and I decided to go with it. I hope it will resonate with you and perhaps even help someone who needs to hear it this time of year, when it is often difficult if you’re missing loved ones.
Read MoreWhether or not you celebrate the holidays, it is undeniable that most of the world around you at work and in your personal life do. While you may not be humming the lyrics to “Joy To The World” every morning, noon and night, it may be in your best interest to seek out the joy this season and cultivate a work culture that oozes happiness. Or at least a genuine smile.
“Being joyful at work is crucial for mental health and overall well-being. Joyful individuals often experience lower stress levels, improved mental resilience, and stronger interpersonal relationships, says the expert,” psychologist Dr Neha Dutt tells Healthshots.
Read MoreIt’s been a lot. The stressful developments of the past several months from political campaigns, the election and catastrophic global conflicts, to natural disasters have caused distress and disruption for anyone and everyone, regardless of politics.
The 2024 American Psychiatric Association report shows 70% of adults in this country “are particularly anxious about current events.”
Add in the requirements individuals bear for the holidays at work and at home, as well as end of the year presentations, reports and projections, and there is an equation leading to burnout. Add in the disparities of race and gender in culture and the workplace, and it may seem insurmountable. But it is possible to transcend the discord with strategies to stay calm—and productive.
Read MoreThe plot of the newly released, “Office Christmas Party,” starring Jennifer Aniston and Kate McKinnon is apparently a predictable mishmash of outrageous, politically incorrect and illegal antics involving sex, drugs, alcohol and even a reindeer in the bathroom stall. It earned more than $33.3 million in its opening weekend at the box office.
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