Stress
Wonder why you keep putting off doing things? What or who do you blame? Here we explore the procrastinator-perfection-paralysis syndrome. Hey, you wonder what is procrastination anyway. It really comes down to one ugly underlying habit: people-pleasing. Here’s how to stop. Dear Dr. Sylvia, It took me weeks to finally press the “send” button on my email…
Become conflict competent. Yes…even if you argue and complain, you can learn to stop excessive upset. Become a conflict-competent leader. Here’s how to do it. Dear Dr. Sylvia, My mental health is going down the drain. Consequently, I become nasty. Yes, I even scare myself of how I act, much of the time. As a…
Office romance stress? I’ve seen it ALL before. Here’s my advice… Dear Dr. Sylvia, I always thought I loved complexity and challenges in my life. That is to say, I’m not sure anymore. Why? To clarify, here’s what’s going on and I need some good advice. Looking for love in the wrong places? Above all,…
Knowing how to transform doesn’t always come easy. Here is my advice, borrowed from some of our crustaceous friends in the sea… Dear Dr. Sylvia, My life is so confining. Therefore, I want to explore the world. However, till now it’s obviously not been the right time. As a result, I feel like I have…
Summary: Leadership education means addressing the needs of all employees to create psychological safety. This is vital for all leaders to consider during uncertainty and radical change. Dear Dr. Sylvia, Everyone seems to be living in a world of overwhelm and distress. As the leader of a vast work team, I want to help and…
Dear Dr. Sylvia, I am filled with self-doubt. I am wondering if this is just a “gal thing. †In other words, do the males of the world also worry about their abilities? Do they worry about the way they come across to others? For example, so many I talk with (once we break the…
Dear Dr. Sylvia, I’m not sure how to say this politely. This year has been a frigging mess. Not just for me, for so many I know. What really matters in life. To clarify, I’ve been lucky that no one in my immediate circle has come down with the virus. Yet, we all know someone who has…
Dear Dr. Sylvia, Do you remember the popular song from “My Fair Lady?†The one with the following words “Why can’t a woman be more like a man? â€It goes on and on about male superiority. Above all, it really seems a bit old-fashioned these days when women are gaining strength at work, at home,…
How to get stress relief during times of chaos and confusion Dear Dr. Sylvia, I am really learning about how the physical and emotional worlds collide. I always felt the two were separate. You get sick, it’s from a bug in the atmosphere. You become angry or depressed. It’s because someone out there made you…
Summary: How to become more self-aware is vital for workplace productivity. Here is what you can do. Dear Dr. Sylvia, My boss is driving me crazy. I want to help and be a great colleague. However, what he is doing makes no sense. Could you help me understand? For example, He ignores those who want…