Simple steps to healthy relationships and emotional
well-being.
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Laptop etiquette
If you're carrying your laptop into a meeting, make sure you've got your instant messaging turned off, and your volume turned down.
More and more people like to bring their laptops into meetings as an alternative to a pile of files, because it can be a useful tool to search for relevant information.
The downside? People can misuse the technology to check the news, chat to friends or catch up on e-mails if they find their interest dwindling.
The appropriateness of laptop use depends on the situation and the person running the meeting, but as a general rule of thumb, as long as you are discreet and do not end up discouraging the presenter with your lack of interest, it should be acceptable.
Don't be afraid to rock the boat!
Feel like you are not getting the right 'returns' on the time and energy invested in your relationships? It could be because of a lack of emotional honesty and authenticity.
Here's how to restore the balance:
- Take stock of your closest relationships - are things the way you want them to be? If not, how would you like them to change?
- Identify the relationships you are going along with, but not getting anything back from. Do you really need them?
- Identify the relationships in which you are taking, but not giving. Are they healthy?
If the relationships that are really special to you aren't working the way you would like, discuss this with the other person. Once you open up and communicate, things are likely to fall into place.
Salary gender benders
Gender differences when it comes to haggling for pay raises, resources or promotions could be partially responsible for the persistent gap in salaries between men and women, say studies at the Carnegie Mellon University.
The traditional explanation is that men are more aggressive than women, perhaps because of a combination of genetics and upbringing. The solution - train women to be more assertive and to ask for more!
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