Recognition in the workplace: Does everyone want a big to do?
There’s a common myth floating around that everyone wants public recognition. Throughout my work in a variety of organizations, that myth seems widespread among managers (fortune 50’s, internet startups, non-profits, etc.). It’s true that everyone wants credit and recognition for their hard work. However, some personality types may prefer private recognition. Other personality types may prefer…
5 Test Anxiety Strategies for Elementary Students
Your child has a test coming up and they feel sick. They may have a stomach ache, a headache, rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing or other symptoms. And they don’t know why they’re feeling this way. This may be a clue that they have test anxiety. The good news is that there are test anxiety…
Test Anxiety Strategies for College Students
Freedom in college feels good right? Well, not when you have finals coming up! Here are some test anxiety strategies for college students that will help you manage the pressure and do well on your exams.Tip #1: Get organizedOne of the most important test anxiety strategies for college students is to get organized and create…
5 tips for test anxiety that can boost your grades
Are you feeling anxious about an upcoming test? Are you looking for tips for test anxiety? Here are five tips that can boost your grades.Tip #1: Figure out your learning styleHow do you absorb information? Some people learn best by reading instructions. For others it might be listening to an explanation, watching someone show you,…
Jobs for People with Anxiety
There’s no doubt, anxiety can mess up your career. So where can you find jobs for people with anxiety? If you have social anxiety, it can be stressful to interview for jobs, have one-on-one conversations, participate in meetings, have your performance evaluated, talk to authority figures (your boss, executives, etc.), sell your ideas to others, manage…