A Focus on Distraction in the Workplace
 So what's on your mind? I mean, right now? If you're reading this article, maybe you're thinking about this article. But how focused are you on these words? How many times will you be distracted from reading, or trail off onto some other thought?
Distraction has become the scourge of the business world. One study showed that the typical office worker in the US gets about 11 minutes of continuous focus on a task before some interruption. Those intrusions can include among many others, co-workers, electronic devises (emails, texts), attempts at so called multitasking, and most of all, intrusive thoughts.
The average American worker admits to "wasting" about 3 hours of a typical 8 hour work day (not including lunch breaks).
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The Challenges of Workplace Relationships
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When we think of interpersonal relationships, our first thoughts typically jump to friends and family. But with the average American worker spending more than 50 hours every week interacting with their colleagues on the job, workplace relationships are an important and necessary part of most people's lives.
The success or lack thereof, of workplace relationships can have an immense impact on workplace performance and ultimately, the success of a career and one's livelihood.
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Anger in Children: What's "normal?"
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 Of all of the challenges of parenting -and there are many- perhaps none is as frustrating, infuriating, and troubling as dealing with anger in a child. Depending upon a child's age, it can manifest as tantrums and screaming fits, aggression with playmates, classmates, and siblings, or sullen, disrespectful and intentionally hurtful words or acts. Among the difficulties in dealing with these situation is realizing what is going on...and then knowing how best to handle the situation.
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Body Language: What We're Really Saying
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 What is your body say about you? We're not talking about your height, weight, size, or shape. We're also not talking about whether you're athletically trim or could stand to lose a few pounds. What we're talking about is what your body is unconsciously communicating, when you're consciously communicating to others.
Whether you are aware of it or not, your body is constantly giving off signals all the time regarding your state of mind, your physical and emotional comfort, and how you feel in a given situation.
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Excelsior College launched MS in Health Sciences (MSHS) program
On May 15, Excelsior College launched the MS in Health Sciences (MSHS) program, comprised of an 18 credit core and a 15 credit area of specialization. The MSHS will currently include two options for an area of focus: health professions education and a flexible area without specialization
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