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!
What We Learned About Burnout During The Covid-19 Pandemic
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jennifer Moss, who had previously studied burnout extensively and collaborated with organizations to address it, experienced a sense of living in a disaster movie. The pandemic seemed like an approaching wildfire, threatening to engulf an entire city.
If You're Burning Out, Carve a New Path: The Power of Job Crafting
In today's fast-paced work environment, stress and burnout have become common challenges for leaders. However, a technique called job crafting offers a solution to enhance workplace well-being. Job crafting allows leaders to create roles, injecting meaning and purpose into their work.
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 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.
Why We Find Comfort in Food and How to Curb Emotional Eating
As we find ourselves in the middle of a pandemic, watching the election south of the border and starting to think about what the holidays could look like this year, you'd be forgiven if you're turning to food for comfort. During times of stress, studies show that our need to feel comforted can be triggered by food. It makes sense that during the pandemic, studies show we're eating emotionally now more than ever.
Why The Act Of Giving Just Makes You Feel So Darn Good
Shopping for the holidays can be scary, but studies show that giving gifts has been known to uplift one’s mood and overall well-being. When shopping for the right reasons, you can figure out many ways of giving back to someone besides just shopping for a gift, especially during the holidays. For instance, volunteering, donating to charities, helping at a food bank and more. Naturally, the holidays tend to make a lot of people happier and excited about spending time with friends and family. For others, its receiving or giving gifts and generous gestures to others, which helps them feel good.
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.
Why Some People Risk Their Lives For Others And What It Says About Them
One of the most terrifying aspects of life, yet thrilling, is taking risks. Although not everyone is built for risk-taking, it impacts one's life when you do take risks, good or bad. There is something powerful about remembering someone's selfless action to protect our freedom. And yet, have we ever stopped to ask why some people are able to make that choice, to risk their lives for ours? What drives someone to be so selfless?
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.
How We All Thrive With A Little Help From Our Friends, Even During A Pandemic
Many friendships can last a lifetime and have a strong tendency to bring more positivity into our lives in many ways without even noticing. However, the lack of social interaction that we got to experience over the last few years due to the pandemic has put a big strain on our day-to-day life; furthermore, studies now show that people have been struggling with negative health impacts due to the lack of interactions with their friends.
Brain Fog is Real
Are you suffering from brain fog lately? Jennifer’s article for CBC discusses the concept of brain fog; something that we experience from common stressors in our lives.
Why You May Feel Nervous About a Return to Normal
We’ve been through nearly two years of uncertainties, quick shifts, and major changes to our work and home lives, and we’re understandably nervous about what a return to “normal” will look like.
What Will a Return to the Workplace Really Look Like?
The pandemic forced organizations to make some very quick and drastic changes, but many of those changes had a positive impact on employees that they’re not looking to give up.