by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Lydia took her work very personally – too personally. In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias describes how she helped her client see that failure to accept the fact that you are replaceable at work can lead to: (1) working too long, (2) keeping too...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Thanksgiving is almost upon us — family, traditions, football rivalries, and often a short (and needed!) break from work. As we approach a new year, it can be tempting to focus exclusively on what needs to be changed or improved for the future – in short,...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Amy got pregnant – yay! Amy needed to leave her law firm in the hands of others – yikes! In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias describes how she advised her client to (1) Outline “If…Then” scenarios, (2) schedule regular...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Life is full of surprises and serendipity. Being open to unexpected turns in the road is an important part of success. If you try to plan every step, you may miss those wonderful twists and turns. Just find your next adventure-do it well, enjoy it-and then, not...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
The reality of work is that stress often accompanies it. Although some degree of stress can be motivational and inspire us to complete tasks, in extremes, there is a definite dark side. Excessive amounts of stress can adversely impact three areas of work and...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Change can be very motivational, particularly in its earliest stages. However, sustaining change can be difficult because, by its very nature, change unbalances equilibrium. Whether or not the equilibrium in which you are working is productive and effective is...