Dogs in the Office

Bo, accompanying the President on his daily errands.

Allowing your four-legged friend to join your work day is cute and everything, but there are actual, real benefits to having pets in the workplace that extend beyond simple novelty:

1. Improved Health

[Companionship and closeness = higher levels of serotonin and oxytocin
= more positivity and more energy]

2. Stress Relief
[Stress balls are way more fun to fetch]

3. Heightened Creativity
[Higher levels of activity and interaction create a more engaging and energetic workplace]

4. Increased Productivity
[Adding another responsibility to your daily workload may seem counterproductive, but it’s quite the opposite]

5. It’s good for the dogs too

[Quality of life means longer life]

6. Atmosphere and Personality

[A positive, energetic workplace boosts productivity and creativity]

7. Contagious Compatibility

[Dogs help to connect with customers]

For the full read, check out the original article: 

Pets in the Workplace

7 Things You Should STOP Doing (Socially)

No matter how advanced you suppose your social skills to be, there is always room for improvement. Hopefully this list will help you become a better person socially by knowing what behaviors to avoid:

1. Gossip

[Gossip can be social poison]

2. Negativity

[Don’t be a Debbie Downer]

3. Making everything about you

[And PLEASE don't try to "one-up" the person talking]

4. Interrupting

[Hold your thought until the other person has completed his/hers]

5. Using others as an emotional dumpster
[Save it for a few close friends]

6. Talking about people or topics others can’t relate to

[Don’t alienate members of conversation]

7. Talking too much about yourself

[Know when to shut up]

For more social help, check out the full list: 

Social Skills Checklist