Do you find yourself losing it at work - either via a shouting match with a colleague or seething quietly behind a screen as you fantasize about logging off and cartwheeling out of that hideous office, never to return again? We've all been there.. several times. Anger is a basic emotion that is triggered by a very long list of work-related stimuli and unfortunately, not having a developed ability and varied toolkit with which to use that anger in a skillful way can lead to weakened relationships at work. So, what do we do? Do we meditate our way out of this? No! You need anger - but you need to know how to not let it take the wheel. So let's learn how we can be more skillful when we encounter situations where anger wants to run us off the road. 

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What would you say are your top character traits? A recent study done on how character strengths can help us deal with everyday challenges added to an ever growing list of evidence that zest, hope, and humour are the way forward. 

If you're thinking about how un-zesty, hopeless, and non-humourous you feel today, don't panic. Let's go through some accessible ways we can begin to cultivate these traits and enjoy the benefits of each. 

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What is driving our current obsession with productivity? Why are there so many articles telling me how to get more done in less time, and other ones telling me it's exploitative and harmful? Which is it - purposeful or problematic? And how does it relate to my ability to stay well at work? 

Those are a lot of questions for an innocent bystander. Let's press on and parse what we ponder about the paradox of being productive as we attempt to better understand ourselves and how we navigate tricky areas of our professional lives. 

Much like some poor choices in the past have led you to engage in behaviour which resulted in becoming reacquainted with a food truck hot dog - so too do we make choices at work that make us feel about as awesome as food poisoning does.

In the ever-applicable teachings of the Buddha, the concept of 3 poisons and how they negatively impact us can help in finding a better way to function. Do you often feel at the unforgiving and unrelenting whims of greed, anger or ignorance? Is the roller coaster of emotion draining you and adding to an already challenging work life?

Come, sit, listen. Let's learn more about these poisons and how we can lessen their impact in the pursuit of being well while working well.

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You absolute fraud! How did you ever manage to get this job? There must have been a mistake somewhere along the way and it's only a matter of time before someone finds out!

If you've ever heard something similar going through your head at work, you may be experiencing Imposter Syndrome. It's a great way to feel low level stressed all the time and has absolutely no positive impact on your professional functionality. That seems like a lot of lifting for such little benefit. So, shall we look at some ways to lessen its painful grip? Excellent choice. 

Let's see if we can come up with some ways of being well while working well rather than panicking our way through the workday! You just might not be a complete charlatan after all. 

When the words 'stress' and 'work' happen in the same sentence, it's usually us reflecting how we are on the receiving end of the things. We are less inclined to think about how we can be the cause of stress at work.

Well, never fear - that ends now. In this bonus podcast, we'll define what a stress footprint is, how it can negatively impact us at work, and how we can engage in an activity to turn that around. Don't worry, this is not a blame game wrapped up in some shiny new packaging. We're looking for a way to find out something we cannot do on our own - how we contribute to the stress of those around us. And then how we can participate in repairing the situation.

Be well while working well.

Sometimes our managers have gaps in skills, knowledge.. or even good sense. Sometimes those managers are us! When you feel like you have to manage your manager, it can be a whole new set of headaches at work - starting with "But they're a professional! Why can't they do this??" That is a valid point, as are some steps you can take to make managing up work for you. Be well while working well - even if you think your manager is a bit of a lost cause some days. You certainly are not. 

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Feeling burnt out and a little all-over-the place at the office? Here are four habits that you can immediately start to action in your professional life. There are no superlative-filled promises here, just some achievable ways to make your working hours work better for you. To get the accompanying notes to this podcast, along with bonus episodes and other additional content, become a Patron at www.patreon.com/nancyelizabeth

You are not incapable of growing and learning just because you're no longer a child. Also, those things you thought you were just 'bad' at and as a result have shied away from at work... a lot of those skills can be learned and improved upon. Before you can fix the problem, however, you must come to see your brain for what it is - a growing, learning machine. It just needs the right help. 

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