What fruit are you?

Date: 27.01.2012 | Response: 0

Did you know that the fruit you choose may reveal secrets about your personality? By choosing the cool kiwi over the mighty mango, you may be unwittingly revealing aspects of your true self. To find out what your favourite fruit could divulge about you, check the list below:

Workstation workout

Date: 20.01.2012 | Response: 0

If you sit at a desk all day, chances are you are not getting as much exercise as you should.  Today’s fast paced environment coupled with the fact that we are all working more hours often means regular exercise drops to the bottom of our priorities.  If this sounds like you, take heart, there are some simple movements that you can do in your office that may improve your fitness and wellbeing.  It’s unlikely they will transform you into an elite athlete but it’s definitely a step in the right direction.

Fruity Geography

Date: 13.01.2012 | Response: 0

Here in Australia we love our fruit.  We are blessed with some of the best produce in the world.  And, we are not fruit snobs, we are as passionate about a crunchy apple as we are about a ripe, delicious mango or a handful of ruby coloured cherries.  However, in other parts of the world, our favourite fruits don’t even rank in their top picks.

Bruise Easily? Toughen Up With These Tips

Date: 12.12.2011 | Response: 0

Does it seem like your epidermis is a constantly polka-dotted patchwork of bruises, bumps and discolorations? You may not be as clumsy as you think you are – another issue could be to blame. Believe it or not, factors like diet, lifestyle and even genetics can play a major role in determining how prone you are to bruises. Use these expert tips to avoid bruises and speed healing when you do get injured.  

Climb the LADDER for Better Workplace Communication

Date: 06.12.2011 | Response: 0

There are few things that can doom workplace relationships to failure faster than poor communication. However, although we all strive to be effective communicators in the workplace, it can be difficult to know how to transform this goal into actionable practices that can be applied to a wide range of different scenarios and situations.

The LADDER approach to communication is a technique devised by experts to help you do just that. The clever acronym can help you remember to stick to positive communication strategies when you’re in a difficult situation.

On the Edge? Make Use of These Office Stress Busters

Date: 29.11.2011 | Response: 0

Stress management and work-life balance are challenging processes that can require a lot of thought, planning, and retooling over time. However, while it’s vitally important to your mental health and career success that you spend time addressing these issues, it’s equally important to have a few techniques up your sleeve that you can call upon when you’re faced unexpectedly with a crisis or a stressful situation. Take a proactive step to turn things around the next time your workday turns sour with these stress management techniques.  

Say Goodbye to Post-Lunch Bloat

Date: 22.11.2011 | Response: 0

Your group outing to a local buffet at lunch was heavenly, but after you return to the office, you soon find yourself facing that post-meal enemy of employees everywhere – uncomfortable bloat. Whether your symptoms are related to indigestion, an allergic reaction, or just plain overeating, it can be very difficult to concentrate on your job responsibilities when you feel like you’re about to burst out of your skin. Here’s how to defeat the bloat and get back to work.  

Keep Bad Breath at Bay

Date: 15.11.2011 | Response: 0

A few hours after returning from a delicious lunch, you fall into conversation with a couple of co-workers and suddenly feel self-conscious about the state of your post-feast oral hygiene.

The typical workday lasts eight hours or more and usually involves one or two meals or snacks. That’s a long stretch of time without access to the tools and helpers you use at home to keep your breath fresh. If not-so-sweet breath is a common workplace concern for you, use these techniques to stay fresh and clean from your first cup of morning coffee to your afternoon snack and beyond.   

Dealing With Dyslexia in the Workplace

Date: 08.11.2011 | Response: 0

One of the most common learning disabilities, dyslexia is a condition that impacts an individual’s ability to decode the written word and makes it difficult to read and write with fluency and ease. Although the many varying levels of the condition make it difficult to assess how prevalent dyslexia is, a 2002 study found that as many as 10% of the adult population in Australia may suffer from moderate to severe dyslexia, while up to 30% of the adult population may have a mild form of the disorder.

Healthy Eating on the Go

Date: 03.11.2011 | Response: 0

The task of sticking to a healthy, well-rounded diet can be challenging in any environment. However, when you add a busy work schedule into the mix, it can seem virtually impossible to stick to a beneficial and wholesome diet.

Dieticians suggest that when it comes to healthy eating on the run, advance planning is your greatest ally. By making a variety of healthy meals and snacks before you’re hungry and having them ready to grab on your way out the door, you’ll be much more likely to stick to your nutritional goals.