Take your health into your own hands

Take your health into your own hands

Take your health into your own hands

Stress: 40% of Italian workers would like to change jobs

According to WorkForce Europe 2018 research conducted by the company Adp, 40 percent of workers are stressed and would like to change jobs or leave them, due to an inability to manage stress.

The research was conducted by interviewing more than 10,000 workers on the European continent, including 1,300 employees in Italy, and apparently the figure of workers suffering from stress is growing. Stress could become a major problem for thousands of workers and lead to negative consequences on the countries’ income and economy.

16% of workers, mostly those over 55, those who are beginning to feel the effects of their working years, think that companies do not care about their mental and physical well-being.

Stress and mental health issues are a major cause of employee absences and staff turnover – says Virginia Magliulo, general manager ADP Italy – which means that supporting employees is not only the right thing to do, but also a worthwhile investment“.

As for the younger age group, those between 25 and 34, they perceive this condition at only 11 percent, but 44.8 percent of them would like a less demanding job and would be willing to leave everything to turn their lives upside down. It’s unclear whether it’s a need for leisure or a desire to escape, but according to a recent Istat report, Italians are the ones who would devote the most time to leisure.

The overstressed workers are the 45-year-olds, and according to the research, women are the most affected, compared to men. In addition to work, in fact, they have to manage family commitments, children and home, and this would put a greater emotional burden on them.

Which regions have the most stressed workers?

The region with
most stressed workers
is Basilicata with 40 percent, followed by Aosta Valley (25 percent) and Piemonte (20.4 percent). On the other hand, as far as the most relaxed workers are concerned, in the lead are the people of Abruzzo (22.7 percent), followed by Molise and Trentino in a tie (20 percent). Financial services, retail, catering, leisure, and business, media and marketing were also among the hardest hit sectors.

Stress at work: a small daily break is the key to better sleep

Work days are often synonymous with stress and tension for us. The morning runs so as not to be late, the traffic that punctually stops us every day, the worst shift that could happen to us, the boss who constantly puts us under pressure, not to mention the many unforeseen events and problems that we may encounter during our daily work routine. What should be of concern is that this whole series of stressful situations and negative thoughts often turn into health problems that should not be neglected because they are dangerous to the well-being of our bodies.

The main problem is insomnia and interrupted sleep, which can make our nights a nightmare, taking away our ability to get the best rest to face, the next day, a new “battle” in the workplace. However, there are a whole range of activities that can avert this scenario. In fact, it would be appropriate, after a busy day at work, to devote a few moments to oneself to perform an activity that can “evaporate” the accumulated stress, allowing us then to rest peacefully during the night. These activities can be both relaxing such as yoga, meditation, reading, listening to music but also more challenging activities such as sports or a simple walk. In this way we will get rid of the stress accumulated during the day and can regain energy while sleeping.

The research: Stress at work

Supporting this view is research conducted by Oakland University, USA, published in the
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
. The study looked at about 700 individuals, employees of the U.S. Forest Service. They were asked questions pertaining to their work routines, problems and misunderstandings they faced in the workplace, unpleasant situations, and negative events. They were then asked if they engaged in any kind of non-work activities and if they suffered from insomnia. Workers’ responses showed that employees who do not engage in any kind of activity other than work and who often find themselves in unpleasant situations during the work routine suffer from insomnia and sleep disorders. In contrast, workers who engage in some hobby or sport after work are instead able to sleep more peacefully and face the workday with more positivity.

According to the study’s principal director, Caitlin Demsky, “In our competitive and fast-paced professional world, it is more important than ever for workers to be in the best condition to succeed, and a good night’s sleep is the key to doing that.” Therefore, one can understand how important it is to be able to get the best rest, especially since the long-term consequences of such a condition can adversely affect our body’s health.

Sedentary work: it is necessary to get up every half hour

According to research conducted at the University of Otega, New Zealand, and published in “Sports Medicine,” sitting for too long in the office is not good for you.

Scientists recommend getting up for at least two minutes every half hour to lower blood sugar and fat levels. Office workers actually have to sit for so many hours a day, and this compromises health, increasing the likelihood of heart attack by 64 percent and shortening life by about 7 years.

Most of us spend about 75 percent of our days sitting, and this behavior has been linked to increased rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, some cancers and mortality in general. We should all find ways to avoid sitting for too long and instead increase the amount of movement we do throughout the day. Even a few minutes but frequently.”

The team of researchers examined data collected in 44 international studies regarding the impact on metabolism and the vascular system when forced to sit for a long time. This showed that getting up at a regular pace reduces blood insulin concentration for up to 9 hours after a meal. The same applies to the amount of fat in the blood, but it would be reduced more slowly, from 12 to 16 hours later.

The researchers‘ advice, therefore, is to get up a couple of minutes every half hour to relax your muscles and take advantage of phone conversations to stretch your legs. Also, if you need to send work e-mails to colleagues in neighboring offices, it is best to do it in person. Just moving a little more can solve some health problems.

RUNNING… TO WORK! Health comes running…to the office!

It is now well established that constant and regular physical activity is indispensable for a person’s mental and physical well-being. In today’s society, however, the problem is mainly time, which is never enough. Life has turned into a constant rush, from home to work, from work to the supermarket, not to mention the endless commitments we have to deal with on a daily basis. And we often forget to take care of ourselves, giving up crucial moments for our health, such as sports, for example. But walking and running are natural activities that humans have been doing since time immemorial: in fact, our physiques are predisposed to move about 30 kilometers a day, a habit peculiar to our ancestors who had to obtain food and water.

Sedentariness today is an ailment that increasingly afflicts the younger generation and beyond: we do not walk more than a mile a day and are becoming inexorably lazier. An evil that is turning into a real social emergency: increase in obesity, growth of cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, respiratory diseases. A truly awful scenario. But to all this there is a remedy.

This is a remedy that will not only help people to make better and more fruitful use of their time, but will also enable them to engage in daily physical activity without having to give up perhaps more pleasant occupations at the end of the day. We are talking about Run Commuting, a new way of doing sports because it is done on the way from home to work or vice versa. Growing steadily is the number of those, especially in Great Britain, who have implemented this innovative strategy of practicing physical activity. It is also a way to rediscover the city where you live, erase the daily stress caused by traffic, queues at traffic lights, and the search for a parking space near your workplace. This is how you start to fight sedentariness, one of the triggers of diseases to the cardiovascular system. In Italy alone, the number of sedentary people exceeds 21 million-a figure that should give pause for thought, because it is equivalent to about a third of the population. If, therefore, the distance between one’s home and office permits, why not start walking to work? By taking a walk, one can discover many details that perhaps before, running against time, escaped the eye.

It is also a way to relax and avoid the daily stress associated with car use. The more exercised, on the other hand, can equip themselves with a bicycle and pedal to work, or by jogging. In short, the alternatives are not few. Of course, you will have to wake up a few minutes earlier, but it will benefit your body first, then your mind, which will no longer be subjected to unnecessary fatigue. The benefits of Run Commuting will also be seen on the economic side: you will save on fuel or public transportation ticket money. Not to mention the immediate benefits the environment will gain: less traffic equals less air pollution. One of the problems could be the lack of showers in company restrooms; in this case, one may travel to work by public transportation and return home by running or walking at the end of the day.

Run Commuting is a way of life, which initially caught on in Great Britain, where it is not strange early in the morning to pass hundreds of people on the street in sportswear, or riding a bicycle, backpacking to the office. Walking, then, is slowly making a comeback (an app for sportsmen and women that monitors the laps and runs of athletes has estimated that the number of Run Commuting people in the United Kingdom has grown by more than 50 percent in the past year, approaching 45 thousand runs per week). According to the study conducted by the same app, right after London, the European “capital” of Run Commuters, we find Amsterdam, which precedes Paris. New York, Sydney, San Francisco, Los Angeles, São Paulo, Barcelona and Melbourne also appear in the top 10. Italy is not included in the ranking. Perhaps this habit has not yet taken hold due to the lack of offices and businesses equipped with lockers, showers and facilities suitable for this purpose. But the road is marked and, slowly, outreach is already being initiated. In our own small way, we can start with a brisk walk to work or from the office to home, especially now with the warmer weather, longer and brighter days, and less likelihood of weather events of rain, wind, or thunderstorms. Run Commuting can be a great way to combat sedentariness-the important thing is to have the right shoes and good will. The benefits will be immediate.

Source: Crudostyle

When work takes your breath away

When it comes to safety in the workplace one is inclined to think primarily of accidents that can occur while using machinery and tools, while driving motor vehicles, through accidental contact with irritants/corrosive substances or otherwise capable of causing immediate and obvious damage to the body, or from injuries and falls.

The attention devoted to the air quality breathed in factories, construction sites, or areas characterized by high air pollution, chemical pollution, or burning of hydrocarbons or other materials, on the other hand, tends to be very low, despite the fact that the detrimental effects on the respiratory system of many gases, fumes, and more or less fine dust are well known.

Emphasizing the importance of increasing precautions and protective measures from air toxics for people employed in risky work settings are the two leading international scientific societies concerned with respiratory medicine: the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the American Thoracic Society (ATS).

Conducting an extensive review of the major studies on the subject published in the literature, ERS/ATS experts found that those who work (and breathe) in high-risk locations have a markedly elevated likelihood of developing numerous chronic respiratory diseases, which are characterized by a high impact on health, productivity and the health care expenditures that countries must incur to provide appropriate treatment and care.

Even without considering neoplasms of the respiratory system (which were not the subject of the research), the societal and health repercussions appear enormous, including in terms of associated disability and mortality.

In particular, respiratory diseases most frequent chronic diseases promoted by occupational exposure are sarcoidosis and other granulomatous diseases (30%); alveolar proteinosis (29%); idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (26%); hypersensitivity pneumonitis (19%); asthma (16%); chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-CPD (14%); chronic bronchitis (13%); community-acquired pneumonia of working age (10%); and tuberculosis (2.3% in workers exposed to silica; 1% among those working in health care).

In many cases, these are pathologies that cause non-reversible, progressively evolving and tend to be disabling damage/ dysfunctions, as well as often lacking adequate therapeutic solutions and such that not only the quality of life is substantially reduced, but also its duration.

In the face of these outcomes, ERS/ATS experts recommend the timely adoption of appropriate measures to reduce the production of hazardous volatile compounds in workplaces and the introduction of effective protective measures that can protect the respiratory system as much as possible of all those who necessarily have to perform their professional activities in hazardous environments. Will they be heard?

As we await a legislative response from governments and a positive response from employers, it pays to be aware of the health hazards that can be incurred in relation to the type and location of work being done and to not neglect any of the safety measures already in place, firmly calling for their improvement where they are insufficient. In addition, it is crucial to pay attention to any respiratory disorder that tends to persist beyond 7-14 days or recur frequently and submit it for medical evaluation, specifying its occupational context.

Source Blanc PD et al. The Occupational Burden of Nonmalignant Respiratory Diseases An Official American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society Statement. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2019;199(11):1312-1334. doi:10.1164/rccm.201904-0717ST (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6543721/)

Stress and adaptation: human resources

For do any kind of work it is necessary to be in good shape, in fact a healthy psychological balance enables the individual to work in a manner more serene and develop to their fullest potential. Being a leader of self themselves means dealing with the problems that occur in the work environment, clearly and with clear objectives.

Balance of a person must be stable. The “mature self” is definitely a requirement fundamental for human and professional growth, while the development exclusive in some human or professional spheres results in attitudes that are not always compatible with a functional lifestyle.

In any work context, it is important to pay attention to the resources human and understand how each individual relates to himself or herself and the world of the work. For example, the physician’s work is based on knowledge, the level of professional competence and on the ability to maintain a stable emotional, so he must take care to be in good condition at all times.

Micheal Balint sensed the dual needs of the professional. He must take care of himself, developing a good level of self-esteem and learn to be self-effective even under stressful conditions. This seems to be an extremely current viewpoint, which takes into consideration the opportunity for the practitioner to adjust his or her operating standard to levels of good effectiveness while respecting life. this contributes to reducing error margins, improving clinical risk management and gaining greater confidence.

Source : I don’t have time for… by Mediserve

Consequences of job stress in health care

In health care, job stress can take on particular characteristics in relation to the specific professionalism required. Occupational stress can depend on: medical error, work injury, work conflict, impairment of physician’s capacity, reduced quality of life, and organic disease.

Excessive workload, inadequate supervision, and a stressful work environment are among the recognized underlying causes of medical error. Professional competence and work environment, therefore, seem to be intertwined in dynamic terms. A stressful work environment affects working relational life with an exponential increase in conflict between workers. This affects the physician’s competence and ability to empathize with the patient. The doctor will have other things to think about and will not be able to be calm and relate to the person in front of him or her. Cigarette smoking, irritability, cynicism, and alcohol or drug abuse are just some of the consequences of work stress. The health company must be able to prevent such situations and plan actions to monitor workers’ stress.

Source : I don’t have time for… As wear and tear cure: operators health care under stress by Ferdinando Pellegrino

Stress as a source of survival

Very often in work contexts it is possible for uncomfortable situations to arise, also related to mental illness. This negatively affects the worker’s well-being through increased cigarette consumption or alcohol abuse.

The experience of distress begins with a loss of motivation, a drop in interest in work, and a demotivation toward the work activity, to an outward attribution of blame. This attitude appears as a defense against a frustrating and unrewarding work situation. If one likes the work, but experiences it with dissonance, what comes out is a deleterious effect on the individual’s emotional set-up. Even at the corporate level there can be devastating consequences, which reduce the productivity of the company. Workers under stress feel as if they are suffocated by time and commitments. Under normal conditions, the individual should be able to manage his or her stress level, implement defensive strategies, and effectively use his or her psychological defense mechanisms. However, when stress becomes excessive, it turns into crisis and distress factors. Each individual reacts in his or her own way, stands in relation to himself or herself and the environment, and responds to the stimuli of daily life. Of course, there are extreme situations towards which any living being would have difficulty adapting and surviving, but it is possible to observe that each individual responds differently from the other. When faced with stimuli, the individual takes action to provide appropriate responses. The stimulus can be a thought, an emotion or any other life event. Stimuli are evaluated in relation to one’s way of relating to reality in particular ways.

Hans Selye described in the “general syndrome of adaptation” some typical phases of stress. At first there is a alarm phase, in which the individual assesses the stimulus, takes note of it, and takes prepare for it. The second phase is that of resistance, aimed at to the preservation of equilibrium. Finally, there is the depletion phase, where the energy reserves may be depleted. To manage these phases, the organism activates biological, behavioral, and psychological modifications.

Stress cannot be avoided; in fact, it is precisely because of the stress that we can survive. Stress is the modulator of functions biological and psychological of the individual, helps to live well and give the BEST. A certain degree of stress has positive effects in that it helps the people to improve in critical situations, making them become more alert and Refining concentration skills.

Important reflections can be made

  • Each individual has a subjective limit of stress tolerance
  • A persistent subjective condition of tension breeds frustration
  • Overfitting conditions are nefarious

Stress knows no exceptions: every individual has a limit, beyond which he can no longer handle the tension. It is important know this threshold and be aware of the level of tension, in how stress can be silent and not immediately perceived.

Source : I don’t have time for… As wear and tear cure: operators health care under stress by Ferdinando Pellegrino

Psychological and occupational dynamics of burn-out

In order to determine the psychological, work and social dynamics of burn-out, it is necessary to highlight the multi-dimensionality of the phenomenon; in fact, there is no single cause but multiple causes that put a strain on an individual’s professional activity.

There are no ideal working conditions either at the organizational level or as freelancers; in fact, adaptability and flexibility are necessary in any situation. Job stress is often associated with staff turnover, low productivity, and increased staff demand. At the individual level, quality is greatly reduced due to physical and psychological strain. The stressed individual is placed in the area of psychosomatic risk, for example, the link between work stress, lack of control at work, and women’s risk of getting type 2 diabetes has been highlighted. In fact, stress can cause an individual to eat inappropriately, smoke more, and be irritable at work. In addition, work stress implies a distortion of communicative and relational effectiveness.

Empathy toward patients and listening and understanding skills are important for health care workers. One can guess, therefore, the sensitivity of the problem and the need to understand its causes. Some structures may create more tension, while others may provide more stimulation and offer the possibility of greater personal involvement. The analysis of the causes of burn-out cannot be separated from the historical context in which we live; in fact, today it is increasingly difficult to work calmly, without stress. At the corporate level, the organizational structure, general setup and levels of responsibility need to be studied. Some of the personality characteristics and predisposing factors for burn-out are:

  • Excessive dedication to work
  • Perfectionism
  • Authoritarianism
  • Excessive ambition and strong need to succeed
  • Anxious personality
  • Impulsivity
  • Dependence on others
  • Competitiveness
  • Feelings of insufficiency and inability
  • Low self-esteem
  • Tendency to pessimism

Personality characteristics represent a grouping of functional modes that condition the individual’s interactivity. Confidence, self-mastery and optimism seem to be the determining factors in expanding one’s intellectual, physical and social resources.

Source: I don’t have time for… How it wears out care: health workers under stress by Ferdinando Pellegrino

Burn-out syndrome

Burn-out refers to a phenomenon typical of those professions that have in their mandate the connotation of being “helpful to others.”

Implicit in these professions is a direct relationship between practitioner and user. This term is also used to express psychophysical subsidence from the difficulties of professional activity. This phenomenon underscores one or more aspects of the way in which practitioners’ resources are being depleted as they slowly try to adapt to the difficulties of their work. It appears difficult to draw a line separating normal working condition and burnout. It is believed that any work environment is loaded with stress, in fact even when operating under the best possible conditions the professional role still carries an emotional load.

Burn-out syndrome does not arise suddenly, but starts with the first episodes of defeat, until it becomes a condition that results in the exhaustion of the worker’s resources. This phenomenon can have different gradations and based on Hans Selye ‘s stress response model can be described thus:

  • Work stress
  • Exhaustion
  • Defensive conclusion

Job stress is defined as the imbalance that is to be created between the available resources and the demands that come to the individual Both from the outside world and the inside world. The imbalance is created when the available resources are no longer sufficient to meet its goals. The work environment is experienced as exhausting and wearing. The answer defensive at this point becomes inevitable: there are negative changes In attitude not only toward themselves, but also toward colleagues and toward users.

Clinically, the signs and symptoms of burn-out are many and are reminiscent of anxiety spectrum disorders.

Source: I don’t have time for… How it wears out care: health workers under stress by Ferdinando Pellegrino

Work stress and organizational difficulties

Keith Yamashita and Sandra Spataro in their book “On-Off” stated the problem of personal motivation in the context of a group and determined some strategies against work stress.

A sense of frustration can be identified in any work situation, leading individuals to feel fatigued and distressed. Many studies report work stress, but often do not consider the reasons why, which can be found in personality or organizational characteristics.

Added to this is the pressure related to professional responsibility whereby physicians are increasingly forced to engage in defensive behaviors that fuel anxiety and unease. The physician is under great pressure from external factors, both organizational and social, which inevitably affect well-being and professional effectiveness. Many studies show us that it is possible to work while managing stress better, deriving gratification from work activity.

Source : I don’t have time for… How it wears out healing: health care workers under stress by Ferdinando Pellegrino

Memory in the work environment

The memorization process is the basis of the mind’s functionality; in fact, collecting data, sorting and associating them with each other, and then picking them up again at the right time are fundamental actions for maintaining good professional effectiveness. Training memory requires knowledge and appreciation of the main processes by which the mind works.

Memory is of limited value insofar as it serves as a support for all mental processes. This means that the information in our memory becomes increasingly important in relation to how and when it is retrieved and used. Stress interferes with memorization processes, impairing the ability to pay attention and concentrate. Through the use of current technologies, storage processes are evolving; in fact, most information today can be found in external memory.

Source: I don’t have time for… How it wears out care: health workers under stress by Ferdinando Pellegrino

Bureaucracy in the work environment

One of the main causes of work stress is bureaucracy, which is often called into question when problems seem to have no solution. In the current social and labor organizational structure, it is a risk to ignore bureaucracy, so it is important to know the system and ask questions. One of the biggest obstacles is often aprejudiced attitude toward the system, which becomes an alibi for shirking responsibility. In running a business, individual space for growth and empowerment is limited if it has a high profile of bureaucratization. For some organizations, both public and private, bureaucracy is a brake on business growth because it paralyzes activities and acts as a protectionist system. Not all systems are ready for innovation; in fact, in order to cope with alternative operational evidence, it is necessary to know how to manage the business while respecting the company’s organization. Even though it is a rigid system there are still opportunities for growth.

In today’s corporate axes, the laws governing work activities have changed so much, as there is a tendency to enhance human resources and give more responsibility to operators. The new bureaucracy should be more agile and effective, leaving room for innovation.

Another great resource for coping with bureaucracy is emotional intelligence; in fact, stimulating creativity and intuition to find the most suitable strategies to solve a problem is the engine of relationships.

Source: I don’t have time for… How it wears out care: health workers under stress by Ferdinando Pellegrino

Practical aspects of professional life

Inwork activity, some problems tend to occur more frequently than others. Conflicts between people often come up in companies, which makes it even more complicated, not only to manage normal tasks, but also to handle problems that come up.

Conflict can be a cause of violence, both physical and psychological, with an increase in litigation and situations that put patient safety at risk. Other obstacles that arise in carrying out work are bureaucracy and time management, which are very often not dealt with decisively and in the most appropriate ways.

Source: I don’t have time for… How it wears out care: health workers under stress by Ferdinando Pellegrino

Time management

There are different ways to use time , and the worst way is to do something well that does not need to be done, wasting energy that accomplishes nothing. We are often busy chasing time, forgetting to define our time and set priorities.

You cannot do everything, so it is important to understand the real nature of the problems to be addressed in the short, medium and long term. It is necessary to draw a mind map with activities that should be divided into 4 quadrants: urgent activities, non-urgent but important activities, urgent but unimportant activities, and, finally, non-urgent and unimportant activities. Ideally, one should be able to move normally within the second quadrant through careful planning. The most useful advice is to have clear objectives, define priority interventions, and screen all problematic situations. A major obstacle to optimal time management is the tendency not to address problems at the right time and in the right ways. Also very important is the break within an activity schedule; in fact, at least one hour a day should be devoted to informing you about developments related to your work. Among the most immediate dangers is the ease with which people are willing to take on others’ problems, so it is important that there be an equitable distribution of workloads and a sharing of responsibility. The ability to perceive time and reality as a whole is definitely a prerequisite for professional growth through an active attitude of one’s life.

Source: I don’t have time for… How it wears out care: health workers under stress by Ferdinando Pellegrino

Ferdinand Pellegrino. To be or not to be a leader.

The theme of leadership is taken up by multiple authors, each of whom profiles the ideal leader. The basic idea is to recognize leadership in every person as a resource; in fact, everyone can be a leader of himself or herself and the architect of his or her own destiny. The true leader knows how to gather the consensus of others, has self-respect, and in this way can access excellent levels of leadership .

John P. Kotter and Joseph O’ Connor in their books have summarized the concepts of leadership by providing various thoughts on the subject. First and foremost, being a leader requires good character and good professional, technical and interpersonal skills. In “The War of Talents,” it is explained how important it is to nurture people with positive personality traits. These should be encouraged to grow both humanly and professionally. In the essay “Self-Education,” edited by Gian Piero Quaglino, an overview is provided of the tendency to view professional development as continuous growth, an enhancement of experience through targeted investments consistent with one’s philosophy of life. There are so many books that aim to create a leader, but of course if you want to change, it takes not only willpower, but also an ongoing commitment.

Source: I don’t have time for… How it wears out care: health workers under stress by Ferdinando Pellegrino

The management of complexity

The Internet offers many insights into the theme of complexity, a web in which one can become bound with no way out. Daily life is characterized by stimuli, problems, unexpected events and a series of changes that require the acquisition of new skills. Getting around the Internet requires knowing what you are looking for and having a clear idea of the information you need. The search for reference points is important for managing the complexity of work activities. They serve to achieve set goals and be in control of the situation. However, it is also necessary to be able to handle several situations at once, to learn how to move between different problems. In these contexts, a little concentration is all that is needed, at other times it is essential to remain calm, and at still other times it is necessary to be careful not to let emotions get the best of you.

The nature of decision-making requires special training and a propensity to take responsibility, even in situations of uncertainty. The latter can change considerably and prove to be a problem.

Source: I don’t have time for… How it wears out care: health workers under stress by Ferdinando Pellegrino

Edward de Bono. Simplicity.

Edward de Bono in his book assumes that there is often an easy way to do things. In life many problems can be identified and solved in a short time, through a different way they are usually dealt with. The book is intended to be an interesting preparatory essay, in fact, the author through the exaltation of teamwork illustrates the main cornerstones of the Toyota Production System that are based on the company’s ability to have the right flexibility to handle constant change.

TPS enhances the quality of work through empowering people, the true protagonists of the company, and offers important insights for those involved in human resource management. The topic is explored in depth by Alberto Galgano in his book “Toyota, why isn’t Italian Industry Progressing?” On a personal level, the talk of simplicity brings to mind the extent to which humans are able to make their lives impossible and the need to think directly and effectively. Paul Watzlawick in his book “Instructions for Making Yourself Unhappy” explores the myriad contradictions of man, who often manages to create the basis for his own unhappiness.

The conclusion is that happiness is within our reach, and if only we can be more skillful and use the potential of our minds.

Source: I don’t have time for… How it wears out care: health workers under stress by Ferdinando Pellegrino

Thomas H. Davenport. The craft of thinking.

Thomas H. Davenport ‘s goal is to improve the performance and outcomes of Knowledge Workers. Work should be a source of satisfaction, and through the enhancement of human capital it will be even more so. Obviously, the commitment will have to be greater and it will be necessary to always improve the pontentiousness of thinking. Edward de Bono in his book provides a masterful lesson on how to train the mind. His lesson is directed to everyone and aims to stir up the monotony of everyday life. For the author, the limited use of intelligence is no longer acceptable; in fact, it is necessary to rediscover and enhance one’s thinking and intellectual resources. Also very important is an optimistic attitude toward life, which we see in Seligman ‘s book “Learning Optimism.”

It is also important to read Loumarinof  Plato is better than prozac,” which encapsulates the author’s life experience, which calls for seeking in philosophy the reasons for one’s being and becoming. It is necessary to be attentive to the essential values of life and to pursue them tenaciously, as our pleasures are the result of culture and are uniquely human.

Source: I don’t have time for… How it wears out care: health workers under stress by Ferdinando Pellegrino

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