According to a recent week-long study conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), the workplace plays a large role in the employee’s overall perceived happiness and well-being. Of the 1,714 adult respondents, more than half of the employees who reported that they did not feel valued at work were planning to look for a new job … Read more
Real Simple magazine released the surprising results of a recent study about women and time. The magazine, whose goal is “to make life easier every day,” commissioned the study, which revealed women need more free time. The survey, designed for Real Simple by the Families and Work Institute, collected information from more than 3,000 American … Read more
We live in a generation where both men and women want to pursue their careers and their relationships. “Doing it all” is doable, no doubt, but it is not always a walk in the park. Fortunately, new research has confirmed that taking the pain out of a stressful day can be facilitated by a supportive partner … Read more
You’re walking through a grocery store. You hear someone behind you ask a question that you can’t quite make out. You turn, banging your knee into the grocery cart, you look quizzically; “Excuse me?” you ask. The man with the Bluetooth piece in his ear gives you a dirty look as he reaches past you … Read more
In Western societies, ambition is a prized virtue. Strive to be the best you can be, go further than your parents did, and reap the obvious rewards: riches, comfort, status, and more. Conversely, lack of ambition is considered a sin. What if you are offered a promotion at work? You take it, right? More money, … Read more