by burkemiriam | Oct 2, 2019 | Emotional Intelligence, Gratitude, Mindset
MINDFUL MINUTE: A DAILY SIMPLE AND EASY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE Boost your well-being, get healthier, happier and more productive with a regular, simple and easy mindfulness practice, and it only requires 1 minute of your time. “The little moments? The little things?...
by burkemiriam | May 7, 2019 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
TAKE A BREAK! WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO TAKE BREAKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY Encouraging teams to take breaks throughout their work days, including lunch breaks, is an easy way for leaders to boost employee well-being as well as improve performance, boost productivity,...
by burkemiriam | Apr 18, 2019 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
NO TRESPASSING: HOW TO SET AND MAINTAIN BOUNDARIES Is it hard for you to say ‘no’ to people? Do you keep agreeing to do things you either don’t want to do, don’t like to do or don’t’ even have time or energy to do? Do you have a hard time standing up for yourself? Do...
by burkemiriam | Feb 19, 2019 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
How to Give Regular Feedback That is Effective and Promotes Growth Feedback is a great tool for growth. When given correctly and effectively, it improves performance, enhances motivation, helps identify issues and resolve them, it builds trust and fosters stronger...
by burkemiriam | Feb 4, 2019 | Emotional Intelligence, Gratitude, Mindset
PREVENTING STRESS AND CONTROLLING EMOTIONS THROUGH JOURNALING How journaling and reflective writing helps prevent stress, increase our emotional awareness and stop us from behaving in a way we will later regret. “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage....
by burkemiriam | Jan 17, 2019 | Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intelligence, Mindset
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF AND STAY COOL DURING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS In the heat of the moment, it’s hard to stay calm and challenge your ingrained thought patterns but try asking these centering questions to cool down your emotions, get back in balance and engage...
