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Occupational Hazards

Keeping your mind and body in balance at the office.

Stress
Integrity and Employee Well-being

Dana Gionta Ph.D. on April 6, 2010

The practice of integrity is an important, although often overlooked, component of employee well-being. I say ‘practice' because integrity is formed through repeated,consistent action over time. Webster's definition of integrity is "the quality or state of being complete or undivided".We all have personal values and beliefs that define us. They influence our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. 

The practice of integrity is an important, although often overlooked, component of employee well-being. I say ‘practice' because integrity is formed through repeated,consistent action over time. Webster's definition of integrity is "the quality or state of being complete or undivided".We all have personal values and beliefs that define us. They influence our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. 

Career
Can being more organized be good for your health?

Dana Gionta Ph.D. on December 10, 2009

One of the most valuable lessons I have learned through working with a professional organizer is the action step of planning. In the past, I often relegated planning to another item on my to do list. I was not aware of the extra-ordinary advantages that come from planning one's schedule, whether related to work, family, or social life.

One of the most valuable lessons I have learned through working with a professional organizer is the action step of planning. In the past, I often relegated planning to another item on my to do list. I was not aware of the extra-ordinary advantages that come from planning one's schedule, whether related to work, family, or social life.

Health
How organizing our space can organize our thoughts and life: a chronicle

Dana Gionta Ph.D. on August 29, 2009

Recently I hired a professional organizer, after much hesitation and rationalization, to help me better organize my home. I did what I believe many people do to themselves before hiring outside help. I had multiple conversations with myself, over several months, prior to making the call.

Recently I hired a professional organizer, after much hesitation and rationalization, to help me better organize my home. I did what I believe many people do to themselves before hiring outside help. I had multiple conversations with myself, over several months, prior to making the call.

Therapy
The Stigma of Therapy

Dana Gionta Ph.D. on June 23, 2008

Most people who go to counseling do not have a serious mental illness. Instead, they have serious life challenges or are going through difficult transitions.

Most people who go to counseling do not have a serious mental illness. Instead, they have serious life challenges or are going through difficult transitions.

Mating
What can flowers teach us about boundaries?

Dana Gionta Ph.D. on May 18, 2008

Today I bumped into an acquaintance I’m quite fond of, who was holding a bouquet of flowers. Of course, I shared how beautiful they were, and I quickly noticed a tinge of discomfort. She mentioned they were from her somewhat recent ex-boyfriend with whom she was dating for 2+years.

Today I bumped into an acquaintance I’m quite fond of, who was holding a bouquet of flowers. Of course, I shared how beautiful they were, and I quickly noticed a tinge of discomfort. She mentioned they were from her somewhat recent ex-boyfriend with whom she was dating for 2+years.