No matter the addiction—drugs, gambling, shopping, smoking, alcohol or more—people who want to kick their habit in the new year might find help in a new Harvard University publication. "Overcoming Addiction: Paths toward recovery" offers guidance for breaking unwanted addictive habits. The advice applies universally, because what all addictions have in common, the Harvard experts [...]
You don't want to spend this winter battling a runny nose, a nagging cough, or a fever. But colds and flu come with the season, right? They don't have to. Try this advice: Get a flu shot "The best time to get the flu vaccine is in October or November, but getting the vaccine later [...]
Illnesses such as the flu and colds are caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. They’re usually spread from person to person when an infected person coughs or sneezes. They also can spread when a person touches cold or flu viruses deposited from another person on a desktop, doorknob, desk, telephone receiver, [...]
The leading substance abuse threat to children may be as close as your refrigerator. "Alcohol is far and away the top drug of abuse by America's teens," says Joseph A. Califano Jr., chairman and president of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. "By any public health standard, America has an [...]
Having a positive outlook, a foundation of faith, and healthy relationships with loved ones can improve your health. No one's sure exactly how some of these factors contribute to good health, but study after study shows they do. "People who are basically optimistic feel better and live longer than those who aren't," says James S. [...]
Change is constant in corporate America. Companies are merging, restructuring and downsizing. Uncertainty is pervasive, and even small changes can throw you off balance. As an employee, you must have the inner resources to survive these turbulent times. “The one thing you can control, and the one thing you can choose every day, is your [...]
Leadership opportunities at work can crop up unexpectedly. They're unpredictable and sometimes blend in with the surroundings so they can easily get overlooked. "Leadership isn't a position, it's a way of being. It's about seeing what isn't there and making it happen," says Roxanne Emmerich, CSP, CMC, author of "Thank God It's Monday: How to [...]
Motivation is crucial to good management. But different things motivate different people, and if you're a manager, understanding what motivates your staff is the key to everyone's success. "You can't force someone else to be motivated," says Carol W. Ellis, author of Management Skills for New Managers. "What you can do is provide a work [...]
Are you frustrated by not getting what you need or want? If you're like most people, you probably don't get it because you cringe at the thought of confrontation. Others get what they want by being demanding or manipulative, but they damage their relationships in the process. There's a better way—negotiate. This act can help [...]
Do you cringe whenever you have to ask for something from your manager or someone from another department? Instead of asking, you can negotiate to get whatever you need, and as a result everyone will benefit. “If you think about it, you’re already a good negotiator because everyone negotiates in their personal lives with family [...]