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The life of an Office Ninja is a daily lesson in staying calm under pressure. You’ve gotten so good at rolling with the punches that you don’t let office stress and obstacles get in your way—you back-flip over them instead. But what about your colleagues? Chances are, some co-workers have some version of that “Keep…Read more
I worry about anxiety. Lately, it seems to be everywhere. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 18 percent of the population qualify as having an anxiety disorder. And that statistic is true for just a snapshot in time, which means that over our whole lifetimes there’s a high chance we’ll experience anxiety…Read more
Raise your hand if you’re among the more than 32 percent of Americans who chose better health as a resolution this year. Though they’re common, health goals are some of the hardest to reach. In a world where Netflix marathons are more appealing than actual marathons, it’s easy to opt for convenience over long-term benefits.
When it comes to work, happiness and productivity go hand in hand. Without one, you hardly have the other. So it’s no surprise that office admins around the world are always on the hunt for ways to boost productivity and happiness for themselves and entire teams. However, it’s also challenging to reload your own idea…Read more
Let’s face it—we work, a lot. We spend a third of our day in the office (traditional or virtual), have trouble turning off work mode after hours, and as a nation, our average work weeks has been climbing steadily for the last decade (we’re now clocking 47 hours!). And even though you may love your…Read more
Being a Ninja means you’re in work mode a lot. Your tireless work ethic is the essence of your all-star status, but making the switch from executive calendars to grocery lists isn’t easy—and struggling to set work boundaries is common in the administrative profession. Even if the 24/7 expectation isn’t actually there, it’s in your…Read more
We’ve all heard the horror stories about the terrible things that happen to our bodies when we spend so much time sitting still. Obesity, sluggishness, cardiovascular issues, and diabetes. They’re just a few of the problems that can result from a mainly sedentary lifestyle. Unfortunately, when you take some time to think about it, our…Read more
When you’re spending the better part of your week at work (read: 34-47 hours), your office environment plays a huge part in your general health and wellness. While workplace wellness is evolving, with some companies taking extreme measures like nap desks, housing rescue cats in the office and even mandating six hour work days for…Read more
Monday is no-one’s favorite day. It’s the furthest from the weekend and when all the demands start piling up as you plan out your tasks for the week ahead. It’s a rare person who bounces into the office bright and peppy on a Monday morning. However, a successful Monday can make or break the entire…Read more
Is your office in a rut of negativity? Is it difficult for your office to shake the spirit of moaning? Then it sounds like your office is lacking office morale. The Gallup Organization estimated that there are 22 million actively disengaged employees costing the economy as much as $350 billion dollars per year in lost…Read more