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Heather McKenzie

Heather McKenzie has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum & Instruction, both from The University of Texas at Austin. She later returned to graduate school for a Master of Science in Counseling from North Carolina State University and is currently a licensed therapist in North Carolina, USA. She enjoys writing and training on a range of topics, including effective leadership strategies, decision making, self-development, and living intentionally.

Practical and Effective Ways to Bring Mindfulness to Your Work

Mindfulness is about heightened awareness. Mindfulness means pausing and placing full attention in a given moment (or moments) to what is going on inside and outside of you without getting swept up in it and without judgement of your thoughts or emotions. Mindfulness means taking a pause to step back from the the hecticness of daily work and observe what is going on. Some ways you can incorporate mindfulness into your work include... ...

How To Speak Up and Still Be Likeable in the Office

Disagreements and intense opinions are inevitable, but useful elements in the workplace.Try these strategies for speaking up while still remaining likeable... ...

Resolutions for Professional Success in the New Year

Have you planned your targets in this year? It’s wise to have a clear roadmap to create a year that you will be proud of! ...

How To Work Better By Working Less

If you want to work better, abandon the idea that working longer hours means that you are a sure shot for employee of the month. To be more productive at work, try some of these ideas instead... ...

Mindfulness in the Workplace

Feeling too stressful at work? If you encounter distraction in the workplace, it’s time to get a short break and pleasure your mind, let’s see our 5 great ideas on how to practice Mindfulness here… ...