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Envy and jealousy can sneak up on people and it can cause some serious damage emotionally and even physically!  Stop comparing yourself to others, because no life is exactly the same - we each have our own obstacles and challenges to accomplish.  So when you start to think the grass is greener on the other side, think about your own goals, nurture and take care of your side of the yard, because the more blessings you count in your life, the more beautiful flowers will flourish!! Source

As a means of increasing motivation, bonuses play a significant role in industry. Bonuses are essentially payments that vary with the performance of an individual or group and can be applied in many different ways to produce various responses and outcomes for both the employer and employee. In this essay, we will look at the theories behind Pay for Performance (PFP), the magnitude of payments (Reactive and Proactive), the delivery of payments (Merit Pay vs Bonus pay) and also the timing of payments (upfront or post performance). After reviewing the literature we will then look at how this can be applied specifically to the dental practice in order to shape the best possible outcome for the business. Pay for Performance (PFP) PFP is where payment varies with some measure of individual or group performance and as discussed later, can be in the form of either merit pay or bonus pay. According to Nyberg et al, 2013, PFP can lead to higher effort levels by workers than would be the case...

Do you feel like you’re so busy that you don’t have time for a life? Do you feel as if you’re constantly running behind? There are ways you can  learn to negotiate your work life so you become more productive . Once you become more organized at work, you can more fully enjoy your time away from work as well. If you’re not stressing about your job, you can relax when you’re at home and live a more balanced life. How can you be more productive? What can you do to improve the quality of your life? Here are a few ideas to find work-life balance : 1.  Slow Down . If you’re feeling overwhelmed and it seems like you’re running in circles, sometimes the best thing you can do is to slow down. *  Take the time to prioritize . Going faster doesn’t mean you’re more productive or that you accomplish more things. Doing things right the first time will save time in the long run. 2.  Stop Procrastinating . There are certain things about any job that are mundane. If y...

You’ve been in your relationship for quite some time. Things have changed recently, and you’re beginning to doubt that it’s going to last much longer. You’re not even sure how you got to this point! What happened? Warning Signs There are many  warning signs that a relationship is breaking down . Think back over the last few months and you may recognize some of these signs: Unnecessary criticism. Your partner blames you or attacks your character. Contempt. Nearly everything your partner says is a complaint or an insult. Avoidance. Your partner has begun ignoring or avoiding you. Being defensive. You don’t listen to what your partner says for fear of being hurt or them lashing out at you again. Two or more of these warning signs could signal that it’s time to move on, but how do you do that? Moving On First, realize that the end of any relationship is similar to dealing with a loss of a loved one. You may go through the grieving process: denial, anger, ambivalence, d...

You probably have at least one childhood friend or college buddy you’d like to catch up with. Whatever the reasons that caused you to lose track of each other, there are ways to get back in touch. A happy reunion could enrich both your lives. On Connecting With Old Friends 1.  Know that you have lots of company . These days, most people use social media to keep in touch with current friends and connect with old ones. According to a study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, over half of all computer users have employed Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn to track down someone from their past. 2.  Become familiar with the trends . That same study shows that younger people are more likely than adults over 50 to use social media to reconnect. However, plenty of middle-aged people and seniors take advantage of the potential here too. Curiously, parents are also more likely to look for lost friends than people without children. 3.  Clarify your intentions . Maybe...