Rethinking Work-Life;
Welcome to Jennifer Moss's dedicated space, where in-depth explorations into burnout, employee happiness and well-being, and workplace culture converge. As an award-winning journalist and in-demand female public speaker, Jennifer has been at the forefront of burnout research, delving deep into the modern workplace's complexities. Her insights offer a fresh perspective, especially in these times when a parallel Burnout Epidemic rages alongside global and social challenges.
With articles rooted in positive psychology, her writings serve as a guidepost for leaders, executives, and individuals navigating the often turbulent waters of workplace health, mental health, and work-life balance. You'll find a unique blend of research, the latest data, personal experiences, and actionable insights. Jennifer's blog serves as a resource for those seeking to understand, adapt, and thrive. Dive in and join the conversation on creating healthier, happier professional landscapes."
Spring Clean Your Work Habits for a Healthier, Happier Work Life
Just like spring cleaning your home feels good (when it’s all done, of course!), tackling those projects you’ve put off at work feels equally satisfying. Workplace expert Jennifer Moss provides tips that can make a big difference with little effort.
The Power of A 4-Day Workweek: Elevating Mental Health and Productivity
Imagine a workweek where you could accomplish just as much, if not more, in four days instead of the traditional five. The notion of a 4-day workweek has caught the attention of businesses worldwide, sparked by a measure introduced in Belgium that allows employees to work longer days to enjoy a 3-day weekend.
Having a Healthy Relationship with Food
Have you ever experienced the overwhelming urge to turn to food for comfort, especially during stressful moments? Emotional eating can become a challenging habit, where certain foods act as triggers that hinder our ability to maintain a positive relationship with food and overall well-being.
How to Overcome Burnout Keys to a Happier Work Life
Burnout has become an all-too-familiar enemy in the fast-paced world of work. The relentless pressure and the challenges of modern-day work environments can leave employees feeling drained and overwhelmed. However, there's hope!
Managing Brain Fog: Strategies for Work and Daily Life
Brain fog can significantly impact our productivity, focus, and overall well-being, especially in the workplace. With the added stressors of the past year, it's crucial to understand the causes of brain fog and implement effective strategies to manage it.
The Hidden Battle: Understanding the Reality of Brain Fog
Are you finding it increasingly challenging to tackle the most straightforward projects or organize your thoughts effectively? Do you often sit in front of your laptop, overwhelmed and unsure where to begin? If you resonate with these experiences, you might be one of the millions of individuals grappling with a phenomenon known as "brain fog.”
The Ripple Effect of Kindness: How Smiles and Compliments Boost Your Well-Being
Extensive scientific research confirms that both smiling and complimenting others have a profound impact on our well-being. Recent studies even suggest that facial expressions can influence our mental health.
Strategies for Managing Burnout Beyond Self-Care
To truly overcome burnout, it is important to consider the root causes of burnout and address them directly. This may involve changing work patterns or finding new ways to approach tasks. It may also include seeking professional support or engaging in a more profound process of self-reflection.
Happiness Isn’t the Absence of Negative Feelings
Healthy positivity doesn’t mean cloaking your authentic feelings. Happiness is not the absence of suffering; it’s the ability to rebound from it. And happiness is not the same as joy or ecstasy; happiness includes contentment, well-being, and the emotional flexibility to experience a full range of emotions.
Happiness Predictions for a New Decade
Over the last decade, social media exploded and provided an opportunity to increase awareness of topics like mental health and mental illness. Robin Williams' suicide in 2014 was an example of how tragedy and social media can catapult a topic like mental illness to the top of the news cycle. More recently, the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain supercharged these conversations.
Does Our Happiness Impact How We Vote?
Emotional voting is a heavily studied topic, and new data is throwing politicians for a loop worldwide. While issues like the economy are easier to figure out, human emotions are much more incendiary and elaborate. So here is what we are trying to extrapolate: does our happiness impact how we vote? Research says yes. But here's something to consider; while our happiness influences how we vote, so does our anger!
Recharge Your Health and Happiness With These Rest Tips
How many of you wake up in the morning and despite believing that you got a decent sleep you still feel exhausted? If you're feeling that way, you aren't alone. Although new research claims that one in three Canadians aren't getting enough sleep, the majority of us are. So, why are we still so tired lately? Having a well-rested mind and body is crucial for strong mental health, improved well-being and mood, better concentration, increased immunity, and much more. Let’s talk about it.
Is Quitting the Cure for Burnout?
People often ask me if burnout worsened during the pandemic. And my response is always yes, but with a caveat. Burnout was obviously at a boiling point – the pandemic just jacked the burner up too high. After years of facing a global health crisis while grieving, juggling family demands, and beyond business-as-usual job expectations, the workforce was collectively exhausted.
Dealing with Social Isolation
As COVID-19 became more dangerous, our world was forced to make many lifestyle changes, including work and home life, social and human interactions and more. This change made it very difficult for individuals to have any form of social interaction with others, especially at work. In this article written for SHRM, Jennifer Moss explains how leaders have the power to mediate change for workplace isolation and what steps they can take.
How to Recognize a Toxic Workplace and What to Do About It
Office gossip, bullying and not feeling like you're being heard all impact well-being. Many of us know what it feels like to be stressed at work. But when a workplace is toxic, it's a different feeling.
Dreading Winter? Happiness Columnist Jennifer Moss On Embracing The Colder Months
Feeling the winter blues early this year? For many Canadians, winter is one of the most depressing seasons of the year, as the days are seen to be shorter, and the nights are longer. In this article written for CBC, Jennifer Moss provides you with effective strategies on how to help shift your mindset to prepare for the upcoming winter season.