Rethinking Work-Life, Well-Being, Leadership, and Work Culture
Welcome to Jennifer Moss's dedicated space, where in-depth explorations into burnout, employee happiness and well-being, and workplace culture converge. As an award-winning journalist and in-demand female public speaker, Jennifer has been at the forefront of burnout research, delving deep into the modern workplace's complexities. Her insights offer a fresh perspective, especially in these times when a parallel Burnout Epidemic rages alongside global and social challenges.
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With articles rooted in positive psychology, her writings serve as a guidepost for leaders, executives, and individuals navigating the often turbulent waters of workplace health, mental health, and work-life balance. You'll find a unique blend of research, the latest data, personal experiences, and actionable insights. Jennifer's blog serves as a resource for those seeking to understand, adapt, and thrive. Dive in and join the conversation on creating healthier, happier professional landscapes."
Why You and Your Boss Should Talk Honestly About Your Mental Health
Feeling high levels of stress and hopelessness about the state of your workplace and environment are growing issues that employees are having to face all by themselves. With the onset of the pandemic, we have seen workplace burnout rates increase, and mental health and wellness of workers being affected negatively across industries.
Workplaces Can No Longer Afford to Ignore Employee Well-being
Organizations are waking up to the fact that employee burnout is costly and can lead to high turnover. Investing in their employee well-being strategies is a sustainable solution that can result in increased productivity and lead to higher retention rates.
Plenty of Positives 'Spring' Up This Time of Year
According to researchers, there are plenty of positives that "spring" from spring. But for some people, what feels like a sudden change can cause stress. Especially during uncertain times. But first, let's discuss how spring improves our mental health
Why We Need to Be OK With Not Checking In On Work When We're Off
Companies don't have to wait for government to create 'right to disconnect' laws. You have the right to be OK with not checking in on work while you’re off work!
How to Recognize a Toxic Workplace and What to Do About It
Office gossip, bullying and not feeling like you're being heard all impact well-being. Many of us know what it feels like to be stressed at work. But when a workplace is toxic, it's a different feeling.
7 Types of Rest You Need
Sleep and rest are not the same thing and this confusion may lead us to feel chronic fatigue and burnout.
Making Work From Home Better
Are you still working from home? Since March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began, more people than ever before began working from home.
Rethinking Workplace Burnout
Jennifer’s latest article for SHRM, Rethinking Workplace Burnout, challenges leaders to shift their thinking about workplace burnout as an individual problem and make burnout prevention in the organization a priority.
Leadership During the Recovery
The recovery refers to the time we find ourselves in now, and that we expect to last for the next one to two years. We’re no longer in the emergency phase of the pandemic, but we’re certainly not “back to normal”.
Burnout is About Your Workplace, Not Your People
Although developing emotional intelligence skills — like optimism, gratitude, and hope — can give people the rocket fuel they need to be successful, if an employee is dealing with burnout, we have to stop and ask ourselves why.
Why Some People Risk Their Lives For Others And What It Says About Them
One of the most terrifying aspects of life, yet thrilling, is taking risks. Although not everyone is built for risk-taking, it impacts one's life when you do take risks, good or bad. There is something powerful about remembering someone's selfless action to protect our freedom. And yet, have we ever stopped to ask why some people are able to make that choice, to risk their lives for ours? What drives someone to be so selfless?
Hitting The COVID Wall? Get Over It with These Strategies
Have you been questioning your life? Over the last few years, many of us have had the courage to walk out of our isolated lifestyle that we were forcefully dragged into due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many of us are still finding it difficult to break free from that feeling of hopelessness. In this article written for CBC, Jennifer Moss explains the meaning of hopelessness and how to heal from it, before it gets too late.
Dreading Winter? Happiness Columnist Jennifer Moss On Embracing The Colder Months
Feeling the winter blues early this year? For many Canadians, winter is one of the most depressing seasons of the year, as the days are seen to be shorter, and the nights are longer. In this article written for CBC, Jennifer Moss provides you with effective strategies on how to help shift your mindset to prepare for the upcoming winter season.
How We All Thrive With A Little Help From Our Friends, Even During A Pandemic
Many friendships can last a lifetime and have a strong tendency to bring more positivity into our lives in many ways without even noticing. However, the lack of social interaction that we got to experience over the last few years due to the pandemic has put a big strain on our day-to-day life; furthermore, studies now show that people have been struggling with negative health impacts due to the lack of interactions with their friends.
The Wellness Trends We've Seen in 2021
Jennifer talks about the various ways we tried to battle boredom, feel productive, deal with social isolation, and handle uncertainty during the pandemic.
Brain Fog is Real
Are you suffering from brain fog lately? Jennifer’s article for CBC discusses the concept of brain fog; something that we experience from common stressors in our lives.
Why You May Feel Nervous About a Return to Normal
We’ve been through nearly two years of uncertainties, quick shifts, and major changes to our work and home lives, and we’re understandably nervous about what a return to “normal” will look like.
What Will a Return to the Workplace Really Look Like?
The pandemic forced organizations to make some very quick and drastic changes, but many of those changes had a positive impact on employees that they’re not looking to give up.
Beyond Burned Out
People claim to be consumed by the pandemic, with 89% of respondents saying their well-being is worse. Only 1 in 5 said their well-being was good, and a mere 2% said it was excellent.
Three Easy Tips to Be More Grateful
In one study researchers used an fMRI to measure the brain activity of participants experiencing different emotions, and found that gratitude lit up parts of the brain’s reward pathways and the hypothalamus, boosting serotonin and activating the brain stem to produce dopamine - all the feel good chemicals our body and our brains love.