The rise of remote work has blurred the lines between our professional and personal lives. While this can be a challenge, it also presents exciting opportunities for a more integrated and potentially healthier approach to work. Though lots of people seem to struggle to find the right balance for them and managers can struggle with their role in the new almost virtual workplace. it can give you a new sense of autonomy and self esteem to control when and how you work. But it requires confidence in the manager to foster trust and be clear about objectives and outcomes in managing the work. and more than ever it requires good communication between manager and managed. Finding Harmony in the Flow Gone are the rigid days of 9-to-5 schedules. Now, we have the freedom to negotiate a new way to structure our work around personal needs. This can mean taking a midday walk for a mental refresh or squeezing in a workout before tackling that afternoon report. This newfound flexibility fosters a sens
Empathy has Many Sides - Thinking About How We Connect Empathy is a word we hear all the time. But have you ever stopped to think what it really means? Empathy is a lot more than, and different from, just feeling sorry for someone. It's an ability to step outside your own perspective and experience. It is being able to understand something about someone else's point of view. The thoughts and feelings of that other person begin to feel real for you two. But empathy can come in different forms. There are different types of empathy. Each ond plays a unique role in how we connect with others. Here's a look at three key types Cognitive Empathy: This is the mental understanding of another person's situation. It's like putting yourself in their shoes and figuring out what they might be thinking. Imagine seeing a friend cry after losing someone. Cognitive empathy allows you to recognize they're feeling sad because they lost that person. Emotional Empathy: This is th