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Saying "thank you" to someone honors them and their efforts. Those two words can convey gratitude, appreciation, and respect. Receiving thanks is almost always desired and welcome by recipients, so why do we give thanks so infrequently?

Respect: it's a word that we hear all the time about what should guide our workplace interactions. And yet, a study conducted in 2022 indicated that 4% of employees don't feel respected in the workplace, which is about 1 in 25 employees. If that is true at BYU, that would be the equivalent of over 300 employees feeling like they don't belong, like they are not appreciated, like they are inferior to others, or like they are not psychologically safe in the workplace. That is far too many, especially if our goal is to " create a community of belonging composed of students, faculty, and staff whose hearts are knit together in love ".

You have probably heard how important sleep is- we can't function well without it. However, a good night's sleep remains elusive for so many of us, no matter how hard we try! Well, this article aims to give you a few science-backed tips on how to get better sleep. And you don't have to take if from us- these tips are taken from the TED Talk of Matt Walker, a professor of neuroscience at UC Berkeley and sleep scientist. If you don't have time to watch the video, his tips are summarized below:

Elder Kent D. Watson gave a talk in the October 2009 General Conference about temperance, one of the characteristics of Christ. Often, we define temperance as "exercising restraint" or "refraining from losing one's temper", but Elder Watson reminds us that temperance is much more than being able to keep one's cool; it is a spiritual gift.

In today's fast-paced world, where deadlines loom large and productivity is paramount, it's easy to overlook one of the most crucial elements of success: our nutrition. Yet, the food choices we make can significantly impact our performance, focus, and overall wellness in the workplace.

Occupational wellness is a dimension of holistic wellness that often gets overlooked. It pertains to the level of satisfaction, fulfillment, and enrichment you get from your occupation. All people have an occupation, whether it is paid or unpaid, or whether your work is supplied by an organization or by the existence of others' needs. For those who are employed by BYU, aligning your occupation with the mission of the university, for example, can significantly enhance your contributions as an employee.