Becoming your own boss
Introduction Someone has a comment on you and you immediately feel the need to defend your behavior or to defend your point of view with gusto. This often means that you don’t want to take anything from the other person and don’t let them tell you anything. Or someone is a little bit joking, but … Read more
Introduction Frustrated by the old-fashioned and uninspired corporate world, Derek quit his job. His mission: to discover whether things can be done differently, with room for autonomy and creativity and above all, without bosses. He discovered that it is certainly possible. Maybe it is time for you too and do something for yourself. Working from … Read more
Introduction In today’s fast moving society, plus the prevailing pandemic and all, many people are concerned about various things in life. This can be because of their job, their company, their finances or the health of themselves or a relative. What the majority do not realize is that stress has a major impact on your … Read more
Introduction What little research there is has shown that 5 percent of the world’s working population are workaholics. They call it the problem with no name: the biggest problem of work addiction is that it is not seen as a problem in our society. Being a Workaholic is even rewarded with an honorary status in … Read more
Introduction Pinocchio syndrome is known in psychiatry as “pathological lying” or “compulsive lying”. Some researchers of the human mind indicate that this pathology is characterized by the inevitable urge to lie. When we see an adult or boss who fills his life with lies and deception, we tend to see someone with a serious problem. … Read more
Introduction From a long time ago, in some organizations, management is ruling by a culture of fear. Nowadays that word is still used very much and almost never too quickly. As far as I am concerned, the media cannot write enough about it. What is happening here? Well, you can recognize a culture of fear … Read more
Introduction Imagine this. It is the first job you ever had, your boss felt it necessary that you always be in at nine o’clock. When you were five minutes later, you were called to his office. Or even worse, when you were on your bike to work and he passed you in his BMW, he … Read more
Introduction Since people spend an important part of their lives at work and work-related stress is very common, it is very important to identify the consequences of work stress. This is not only because stress is unpleasant, but also because long-term work stress can affect your health severely. You should not only think of effects … Read more
Introduction If you suffer from work stress, it is important to learn why you experience this stress. Work stress is often linked to a high workload: work that is too much or too difficult. But did you know that too easy work, in which you do not find a challenge, can also be a reason … Read more
Introduction A few office plants, free drinks and a nice Friday afternoon get-together once a month – that would be a good start. But a truly stimulating workplace requires a little bit more than that. Why? Because work stress is the greatest occupational risk of the 21st century. Smartphone Because of their smartphone, people have … Read more