Introduction When you join a new company, someone will probably tell you, “Don’t worry. Just take some time to settle in.” It sounds like good advice. After all, starting a new job can be overwhelming. There are new people, processes, systems, expectations, and ways of working. Naturally, you need time to understand your surroundings. But there is a problem with the “settle in” mindset. If you spend your first few months simply waiting to feel comfortable, you may lose the most valuable period of your transition. Your first 90 days are not just a period for settling in. They are a period for learning, building relationships, creating credibility, and understanding how you can make an impact. Why “Just Settle In” Can Hold You Back When people are told to settle in, they often become passive. They attend meetings, complete assigned tasks, observe what others are doing, and wait for someone to tell them what they should focus on. There is nothing wrong with observing. In ...
INTRODUCTION Stress can be defined as our body’s response to a challenge or demand that we come across in life. When we are stressed, the main stress hormone of our body called cortisol is released. It is nature’s built-in alarm system that works with certain parts of our brain. Most of us, in fact, the majority of the population experiences stress which gets triggered by a range of events. People who have gone through a traumatic experience may suffer from Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These events include daily hassles to major changes that occur in life like a divorce or job loss. The question is how to reduce stress? 11 WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS 1. SELF-CARE: The first way of how to reduce stress is Self-Care. It lays the foundation of a healthy mind. It includes a balanced diet, adequate amount of sleep, water intake, daily yoga and exercise, money management, etc. It regulates the levels of cortisol and helps us heal various mental health issues that occur due to stress such ...