Psychology – Café Quill

Woman shaking hands at a business meeting

June 21, 2017

The smartest way to continually boost your career

Almost everyone wants to grow, develop, and most importantly earn more, but how do we get to where we want to go? Motivational business speakers will tell you that the most important thing you can do to advance your career…

4 minutes

April 24, 2017

How to overcome anxiety and panic attacks at the office

by Rachel Lee in Tutorials

If you have anxiety, you’re not alone. In fact, anxiety affects 40 million people in the United States. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to fight off anxiety so that you may be a more active participant at work…

5 minutes

Public speaking is scary: Here’s how to get over your fear

February 10, 2017

Here’s how to get over your fear of public speaking

by Laura Newcomer in Career Advice

If the thought of delivering a speech in front of a crowd leaves your hands clammy and your body shaking in your boots, you’re not alone. According to a 2011 Gallup poll, more than 40 percent of Americans admit to…

9 minutes

February 1, 2017

9 websites that inspire a happier and more productive day

by Katy Widrick in Lifestyle

We all do it– check our phones in bed, watch the news before our first cup of coffee and get less sleep with more stress. No wonder by the time we get to the office, we're already feeling defeated and…

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January 31, 2017

What does the color of your clothing saying about you?

by Lori Hil in Lifestyle

Did you know that color psychology is a real thing? Companies spend a ton of money implementing it into their branding and marketing. But you can take it down to a more personal level with the clothes you wear. The…

4 minutes

January 27, 2017

How to color like a boss: Gel pens and coloring books for adults

by Abby Quillen in Lifestyle

Scoot over, novels. Coloring books for grown-ups have taken over bookstore displays all over the country. The genre has been around for decades, but in 2013 adults discovered coloring in a big way. Last December, adult coloring books filled nine…

4 minutes

January 24, 2017

8 exciting welcome package ideas to inspire new hires

by John Boitnott in Office Tips

When it comes to recruitment, innovative companies like Google, Facebook and IBM have raised the bar for businesses all over the world. There is now more pressure than ever before – and higher expectations on both sides of the equation…

4 minutes

Female candidate shaking hands at a job interview

January 23, 2017

How to convince someone to hire you

by Becky Berry in Career Advice

You’ve landed an interview with your dream company. Now all you have to do is get them to hire you. You’ve got this because you’ve been practicing for this exact opportunity for a long time. You know how to research,…

6 minutes

January 5, 2017

9 things to keep in mind as the big 3-0 looms on the horizon

by John Boitnott in Lifestyle

People who have the big 3-0 looming before them may be fearful of leaving their party years behind. But you can put those fears to rest: I’m here to tell you your twenties might have been youthful and fun, but,…

5 minutes

December 8, 2016

The best TED talks you need to watch now

by Becky Berry in Lifestyle

Do you yearn to learn? If so, you’ll enjoy watching TED Talks. I love them and watch them regularly, so I’m excited to share some of the best, most powerful TED Talks with you. But first, an introduction to TED.…

5 minutes

October 27, 2016

8 limber leaders who raise the fitness bar

by Katy Widrick in Lifestyle

Great leaders lead. They don’t just talk, but they demonstrate and lead by example. It certainly starts inside the office itself (see my post on 5 simple ways to inspire big change), but employer-employee relationships no longer exist only on-premises and…

5 minutes

October 26, 2016

Why do admins make remarkable intrapreneurs?

by Becky Berry in Career Advice

I’m always surprised when I hear people discount admins. Maybe it’s because I was an admin myself for the first 10 years of my career – and those admin jobs are the foundation of my success as an entrepreneur. Why?…

5 minutes

October 24, 2016

How to build the perfect break room for your employees

by John Boitnott in Workplace Culture

In every office, break rooms serve as a gathering place for employees to get away from their work for a few minutes. Whether they’re getting coffee or eating lunch, workers eventually begin to see the break room as a retreat,…

4 minutes

Woman enjoying a clean, modern workspace

October 20, 2016

Love your workspace, love your work: Cynthia Rowley collection

by Lori Hil in Office Tips

Furniture designer Charles Eames said, “Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose.” When it comes to your office space, that purpose is where function and beauty meet. Your goal…

4 minutes

October 4, 2016

Simple Ways for Admin Assistants to De-Stress at the Office

by Eugene Feygin in Office Tips

Let's face it: even the most content administrative assistant in the office occasionally has a bad day. From overbearing bosses to challenging coworkers, the typical workday can sometimes be an emotional roller coaster. There are some days at the office…

3 minutes

September 1, 2016

How to become the master of goal setting and finish the year with a bang

by Lori Hil in Lifestyle

How are you doing with your goals this year? As we head into the last quarter of the year, it is a great time to pause and evaluate your goals. While celebrating your wins, you will likely discover some goals…

4 minutes

August 29, 2016

5 secrets high-income earners know (and you should too)

by Susie Moore in Career Advice

What would more money mean to your life? More freedom? More security? Increased self-respect? Being underpaid and feeling under appreciated doesn't help anyone – employers know that happy employees remain in their jobs longer and contribute much more to the…

5 minutes

August 24, 2016

Motivational boost: Pretend it’s the first day of a new job

by Alexandra Levit in Career Advice

Several years ago, I was offered a job at a Fortune 500 software company in New York. I distinctly remember the day I received the offer. The phone rang, and when I saw the caller ID, my heart froze. Because…

4 minutes

August 8, 2016

The truth about willpower

by Julia Roy in Career Advice

You know the best predictor to a successful and satisfying life? It's not money. It's not social status. It's not power and influence. It's willpower. Willpower affects almost every aspect of our lives. The more willpower you have, the better…

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July 25, 2016

How to prioritize the old-fashioned way

by Alexandra Levit in Office Tips

General and president Dwight Eisenhower had this saying: “What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important.” The saying became known as the Eisenhower Decision Principle, and through the years it has helped millions assess what…

4 minutes