We all want to be fulfilled and successful. And often times we think that if we push ourselves more, we will achieve more...Nothing is further from the truth... If we learn to meditate and create a relaxed state of being, then from this deep level of consciousness we can actually achieve a new level of success with much ease and less effort.

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I have a co worker who sits in the cubicle adjacent to mine. He has 'episodes' where he is very loud, slams his hands on the desk and curses due to computer issues. I know our supervisor has talked to him. However, the behaviours continue, but only when she isn't here (the supervisor). So obviously he CAN control himself, he chooses not to when the supervisor is out. The other supervisor in our area has also spoken to him about his behaviour. I'm not the only person that has an issue with the disrespect, for lack of a better term. One of my coworkers altered her schedule so she isn't here unless the supervisor is. Despite all that has happened, nothing is changing. At this point I'm wondering if this would be considered a hostile work environment? I know that is usually about sexual harrassment but this behaviour and lack of action from management is making it difficult to perform my job. Any suggestions?

I just got a call from a place I applied to that they wanted to interview me tomorrow, but I have never really had an actually job before and I'm so nervous...I know the basics of being polite and maintaining eye contact, no slouching, holding yourself with confidence, dress appropriately, but I'm still just so anxious. I have NO idea what I should wear and I have so much anxiety that I'm sure I'll stammer and won't be able to communicate my thoughts properly. Granted it's not a big business job and I'm not applying for a big hot shot company, but I can't help but feel scared...any advice?

I have read so many conversations or posts on here. There is a lot of people that talk down to people that are trying to help themselves but are finding themselves in a rut. I am classified as homeless, staying with someone due to me having children and pets. My son has disabilities which prevents me from working. I am on low income housing lists all over my state (RI). My state has lost a lot of funding for emergency housing as well as state run programs. I can not afford a 3 bedroom apartment. Average cost for a 3 bedroom apartment in my area ranges from 1000 to 1300 which sometimes includes heat and hot water. Tack on another 300 for gas and electricity on average without air conditioners or fans to keep cool. I have 2 children that need a roof over their heads, my son is 8 years old, he is the one that has disabilities. My daughter is 15 and has a few learning issues. I struggle with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, ptsd, copd and chronic pain in my lower back due to sciatic nerve damage and scoliosis. Life has been a huge struggle for me. I have no biological family that been involved in my life because of their lifestyles are filled with misery, stress and drama. I choose to life drama free, away from drug addicts, alcoholics and negativity. I have a positive outlook on life but am dealing with a lot. I am grateful that I have a place to stay for a little while longer but the woman is getting extremely petty with the arguments that she is starting, spreading lies, and just plain trying to make my life miserable so she can be in control of things that do not require her to be in control of. My mother and father are very much alive but feels like they are dead due to their lack of presence in my life and my children's lives. I am appreciative of what this woman did and does but she is making it harder to stay. At this point in time, I am ready to live on the streets with my disabled son due to her being ignorant and lies. She is not worth losing everything that has meaning in my life. I do contribute ((pay rent and purchase food). I do 99.99% of the cooking. She treats my children and I like her slaves just because she gave us a roof over our heads. Acts like she is poor when she spends money that she doesn't have on materialistic items that she does not need nor does she pay her bills on time. She lies to her man about it as well, but she complains about the bills being unpaid....

I had a conversation with someone recently about taking on a new job with a salary/pay increase. They were willing to take a position with more pay. The job would require more money, but along with that, more hours and more stress. Stress can be harmful to your health. My advice is to think it through first and to ask yourself is it worth it. I wish you the very best and for you to be successful.

I been with UCHealth for 4+ years now. I recently transferred in February due to being more affordable where I’m at. Little did I know that the position I took is really draining the energy out of me. Overnights, we are always short staffed, they expect us to bust our asses every night and when we fail to put away a heavy load they bring us in for a meeting questioning why we didn’t get done. It’s frustrating, even the supervisor is always preaching he will help but never does, when he does after putting one department away he is “tired” employees are always calling in on top of all that, leaving us to struggle even more. I am currently seeking another position outside of uchealth. The pay is good but it isn’t worth my sanity, I had to start taking counseling because of the amount of stress I’ve been undergoing, I lack sleep most the time now, I’m depressed because lack of sleep and being burnt out. It’s caused me to have ideations I shouldn’t be having. I hope to get out soon, I have some interviews lined up but these are marketing jobs that are definitely not worth it. All I know is warehouse work, it’s time to start new, even if I take a paycut. The stress isn’t worth it anymore.

We all know negative people can bring us down and hamper a great mood. More importantly our own negativity can have a greater effect on our personal success. Most can agree negativity isn't ideal however its difficult to notice when we are actually the Debbie/Doug Downer. With the goal of illuminating the sneaky nature of negative talk, here is a simple way to define negativity.

   If what you say or think is something that you do not desire to experience in the future, you are being negative. 

For example a friend says "good luck on your interview today". You respond with "Thanks, I probably won't get it".

Although you may say you are just being funny, or maybe just having low expectations so you can be pleasantly surprised. Maybe you are trying to avoid the disappointment of expectation. You could be a "realist". Whatever the reasoning for the comment if we revert back to the negative definition, we see that what was stated is not what we actually want to happen. That makes it negative.

A mind-full watch overtime will prove to any individual more times than not we live out our explications and words. You are the captain of your ship and since you are reading this, it’s a reminder to grab the wheel and turn the GPS on toward your goal.

         Speak and contemplate only what you desire.

I am seeking employment locally currently commute 105 miles daily and have been for 5 years now I am TIRED no work life BALANCE, my biggest fear in starting over is my age I am 52 years old and I feel that my age would be a big factor in someone's decision to hire what you guys think?

The frustration is monumental, I come from a family that had nothing but hardships and money issues. I was working for a nonprofit as an HR Generalist, took a big pay cut to go work for this organization. I was 1 of 3 HR Generalist in the department but felt like I was the only one. Somehow in the process between the three of us I was given all the locations 2 hours away and the other Generalist were sitting back and laughing. The organization hired a operations manager with no hr experience and her goal was simply he does the work so I will keep having him do it. After the worst experience I have had in my professional career. I have struggled to obtain another job, I have had tons of interviews and sent hundreds of resumes. I should also mention that anxiety and depression are not anything to joke about. My anxiety just continued to climb as I worked for the organization and now the depression of not being able to provide for my children is killing me.