TAKE YOUR INTERNAL PEP TALKS UP A NOTCH
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You probably know about the benefits of positive self-talk, but have you mastered it? If not — or if you’ve never heard that phrase — "Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It" by Ethan Kross may be the most important book you read in 2022.
“chatter”) and giving your self-confidence a boost. One of his biggest tips, which drives a big chunk of the book, is the importance of creating “mental distance” during your internal pep talks. Mental distance is exactly what it sounds like — stepping back mentally from your worries and problems so you can gain a new perspective. Kross goes over several ways to do this, including trying to “look back” at your current situation from one, five, or 10 years later; comparing this hurdle to tougher ones in your life; and shifting your internal monologue to third person so you can try talking to yourself as if you were your own friend. With these strategies, we can transform our thoughts, rather than avoid them. Of course, those suggestions just scratch the surface of what’s offered in the book. Kross also goes over how to help your friends, colleagues, and employees eliminate chatter, and how mastering your inner voice will help you thrive under pressure. The magazine Inc. named “Chatter” one of the "4 Business Books That Will Accelerate Your Success In 2022” — don’t miss it.
Positive self-talk is something most of us engage in daily. It’s the “you can do this” nudge you give yourself to combat dark thoughts like “I don’t know what I’m doing” and “no one will take me seriously” before a big presentation. But few resources give you precise strategies for how to engage in positive self-talk effectively so you can make those negative impulses go away.
After a workplace injury, there can be a lot of uncertainty. For many, the biggest concern aside from healing is how they will be able to support their family. After all, a job isn’t just a passion; it’s a way to fund basic needs. Workers’ compensation is designed to protect employees from this, but the payments you receive while on this program may not be enough to cover the bills you need to pay. As a result, some people look for side gigs or light work that doesn’t require physical demands to pad their expenses. “Chatter” is an exception to the rule, perhaps because it was written by an actual psychologist! Leaning heavily on scientific research and engaging case studies, Kross offers concrete tips for reducing negative thoughts (what he calls CAN I WORK ON WORKERS’ COMP? The Definitive Answer Here!
and are receiving benefits without notifying the state of your employment status, you could lose your benefits and face charges of fraud. This is guaranteed if you have a “no work” status and receive benefits for that status.
However, like most areas of the law, this isn’t so cut and dry.
There are some instances in which you could pick up a part-time job, start a side hustle, or be employed at an office job and still receive worker’s compensation. In those scenarios, you have to be approved for light work and file it with the state. This can be a difficult status to obtain, but it does grant permission for “light work” in most scenarios where it’s approved. In these situations, you will likely be placed on partial or temporary workers' compensation status. The biggest point to take away from this is that if you want to work while still receiving workers’ compensation benefits, discuss your options with your attorney. While it may not be feasible, this discussion can prevent you from committing fraud and losing your benefits completely. As a silver lining, you just might learn that working while maintaining your benefits is an option for you! If you or someone you know is injured in the workplace and needs clarification on their rights, please contact the Law Offices of William F. Underwood, III, P.C. at 229-888-0888 today.
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