This post originally appeared on Quartz at Work My phone is my command central. It alerts me to email, to calls, to news, to everything going on around me.

An innocent question leads to raised voices. A trivial annoyance triggers an angry outburst. An offhand comments gets a snippy response.

Once the holiday season is upon us, glittery holiday decorations start going up, parties are planned, next year’s goals start to take root…oh, and stress levels ramp up to heights unknown.

Digital clutter, just like physical clutter, can make life more complicated and stressful.

Think of the last time you felt frustrated in a relationship, personal or professional.

There’s a common misconception that only people with certain qualities and characteristics can be leaders: CEO’s, politicians, and managers that have the right genetic “ingredients” to take on…

The power of creativity is well documented and expansive: Studies show that it helps with everything from unlocking economic growth to driving business success.

This post originally appeared on Forbes From Puerto Rico to Texas, Mexico, Las Vegas, not to mention Washington, we are surrounded by trauma whether we’re affected directly or indirectly.

Claire Wineland’s path to resilience is inspiring and will change how you look at chronic illness.

In our unpredictable world, one of life’s harsher truths is that sometimes, bad things happen. We endure personal tragedies, like losing a loved one, battling an illness, or experiencing violence.

There’s one person who has more influence over you than anyone else. This person can be your biggest advocate or your biggest obstacle. With their encouragement, you can reach new heights.

We wear our devotion to our jobs like a badge of honor. We’re afraid to take sick days and instead rally behind false beliefs that we can do it all.