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August 31, 2017 / Articles We Like / Stress / Work-Life Integration

On “Current Events Stressing You Out? Do This for a Saner, More Focused Workday”

Keeping up with the current events this past week – natural disasters, nuclear missile threats, protests and riots – is enough to put anyone on edge and induce low work performance and burnout. Whether it’s political turmoil or a reorganization at your company, employees who are concerned about their future are likely to be distracted and unproductive.

In his recent Fast Company article, “Current Events Stressing You Out? Do This For A Saner, More Focused Workday,” Art Markman shares some practical tips to help us keep calm, and stay focused and productive during uncertain times.

What do you think of his recommendations?

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August 31st, 2017|Categories: Articles We Like, Stress / Work-Life Integration|Tags: burnout, Fast Company, political turmoil, productivity, stress, uncertainty, work performance|

March 21, 2014 / Stress / Work-Life Integration

Habits of the Mind

We all know there are simple things we can do to have a more healthy body, like eat well, rest and exercise. But it only dawned on me recently that there is an equivalent sort of hygiene for the mind. Here are three powerful “habits of the mind” that I believe contribute powerfully to long-term mental and emotional strength. They take effort, but the payoff is huge:

Optimism
Positive self-talk and self-regard
Forgiveness

Click here to read more!

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March 21st, 2014|Categories: Stress / Work-Life Integration|Tags: communication, Eric Nitzberg, leadership, Mariposa Leadership, productivity|

February 8, 2014 / Stress / Work-Life Integration

Strength During Stress

Most executives have some periods of intense, unrelenting stress. This can happen for example during a time the team is rapidly growing in numbers; during a mission-critical project where the stakes are very high; or during a time of crisis such as a major HR or legal issue.

At such times it’s a good idea to get back to basics, and remember that your body and brain are the only real tools you have for success. These simple rules will help you to function at your best when times get tough:

Exercise, even if it’s just “walking meetings.”
Eat healthy, even if someone else has to get your food.
Buy a water bottle you really like.
Improve your sleep and break-taking hygiene.

For more on these 4 simple rules, read the full blog post here.

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February 8th, 2014|Categories: Stress / Work-Life Integration|Tags: effective leadership, Eric Nitzberg, executive leadership, exercise, Mariposa Leadership, productivity, sierra leadership, stress|

On: "Productivity Improvement: It's Not What You Think"

In this article, author Dorie Clark sets out to challenge the traditional mindset on what it means to improve one’s productivity. Many executives try to increase productivity using times of intense focus without interruptions. Dorie contends that this “head’s down” approach isn’t the only route to increased productivity, and may hinder creativity and innovation.

In the article, Productivity Improvement: It’s Not What You Think, published in the National Center for the Middle Market, Dorie redefines productivity. She draws on the expertise of Mariposa CEO, Sue Bethanis, for tips on behaviors executives can adopt right away to positively harness the energy in office interruptions. Read it now.

What is your definition of improving productivity? How do you go about making the most of office interruptions?

Comment below! Or pose a question via Ask Mariposa.

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October 24th, 2013|Categories: Articles We Like, Design Thinking / Creativity / Innovation|Tags: creativity, Dorie Clark, innovation, interruptions, Mariposa Leadership, productivity, productivity improvement, sue bethanis|