My Crazy Office Me? Jealous? February 12, 2013 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment I sometimes catch myself thinking that someone else has all the luck. Perhaps it’s a famous sports figure or a movie star or someone whose YouTube video went viral. At those times, I have to admit, I envy their position, and feel jealous of their success. The thing is that jealousy alone doesn’t ever help […] Read more »
My Crazy Office HItting the Pause Button January 29, 2013 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment If you’re feeling overwhelmed; if it seems like you never get any traction on the projects that you truly care about, try hitting the pause button. The next time someone insists that you take on a new task, ask for a moment to think about it. If you’re at your desk feeling pulled in ten […] Read more »
My Crazy Office Do your expectations turn into resentments? January 15, 2013 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment Sometimes, you may expect something from someone at work, and their failure to deliver creates feelings of resentment. It might involve something simple like your co-worker greeting you “hello” or your boss saying, “thank you,” Or perhaps you rush to produce something for the team and no one acknowledges your effort. Maybe you’re expecting a […] Read more »
Am I the Problem? My Crazy Office Is there someone who you resent at work? January 8, 2013 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment Is there someone at work who you simply can’t forgive? Maybe she got the promotion that you wanted, or he said something thoughtless that still makes you mad. Now you ignore her or badmouth him whenever the opportunity arises. The verb “to resent” comes from the french word “resentir” which literally means re-feel. But that’s […] Read more »
My Crazy Office Holding resentments make you old January 8, 2013 / March 13, 2016 by Kathi Elster | Leave a Comment Have you ever met an older man or woman who is so bitter that everything that comes out of their mouths sounds nasty? Well that could be you (or me) in a few years. Let’s face it, people do unkind things to each other and life can throw us curve balls, but if we allow […] Read more »
My Crazy Office What’s the Plan? January 3, 2013 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment At the start of a new year, it’s common for individuals to set new intentions, make resolutions and map out new goals. But what if you aren’t sure what you want to accomplish this year? How do you make a plan? Sometimes, the best way to begin planning is by remembering what matters to you. […] Read more » 2013 business plan career goals plan worklife
My Crazy Office Making the Holidays Yours December 10, 2012 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment It’s everywhere — music, decorations, jingles, wrapped gifts, advertisements to buy, buy, buy. “Ho Ho Ho!” But what if you feel, “No, No, No!” this holiday season. Honestly, it is obnoxious to expect people to be happy just because a holiday declares you should be. As a result, this time of year fills many people […] Read more »
meditation My Crazy Office When Talking Beats Texting at Work December 5, 2012 / March 13, 2016 by Katherine Crowley | Leave a Comment The digital age is amazing. We can deliver all kinds of messages and solve all kinds of problems. Here’s the trick — electronic communication (email, texts, tweets) when addressing an emotionally charged situation is always open to misinterpretation. When in doubt, say it to the other person’s face. Old fashioned? Maybe. But sensitive material deserves […] Read more » digital communication email emotions at work text tweet workplace communication