Work-Life Balance Is Not Just a “Nice to Have”

Are you having difficulty steadying work responsibilities with the time you need to unwind or spend with family and friends? In this week’s UR Medicine EAP’s Blogs post provides insight on the importance of balancing job responsibilities with what life has to offer.

Danger of Complacency in the Workplace

Have you felt like you have been completing your day-to-day tasks as if you were on autopilot? Perhaps you have made errors in your workspace that you felt could have easily been avoided had you been more alert to the task at hand? This week’s UR Medicine EAP blog post offers guidance on how to detect and avoid settling into a routine of complacency, and offers resources for information.

 

Guidance on Social Media Use for Teens

Are you concerned with the current state of social media and how it may affect the mental health of your adolescent child? In this week’s UR Medicine EAP blog post, there is a list of recommendations provided by the American Psychological Association on social media use for teens. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well-U, helping eligible individuals to assess issues, and provide short-term counseling and referrals.

Try the Pomodoro Technique

Do you have trouble focusing at work? Have you ever heard of the Pomodoro Technique? In this week’s UR Medicine EAP’s blog post learn how using this technique can prioritize tasks and curb distraction.

Go Ahead, Praise the Boss

Do you give your boss positive feedback? Are you nervous to do so or unsure how? In this week’s UR Medicine EAP’s blog post learn how to how to praise your boss and boost a positive workplace.