Boss shares 5 things he's 'sick' of hearing from staff and people actually love him for it

July 12, 2024 | [Read Online]( [fb]( [fb]( [fb]( [fb](mailto:?subject=Post%20from%20the%20Upworthiest&body=New%20Post%3A%20%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter.upworthy.com%2Fp%2Fnew-post-9f29) [Boss shares 5 things he's 'sick' of hearing from staff and people actually love him for it]( He's just being honest. Since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted workplaces worldwide, there has been a greater push for improved[work-life balance]( and many companies are taking notice. The exciting thing is that when companies become more flexible, their employees become [happier and more productive.]( It’s a win-win for all involved. [Rob Dance](, the [CEO of ROCK](, a technology consulting company in the UK, recently went viral for posting about his approach to work-life balance[on Instagram](. What, at first, appeared to be a CEO reprimanding his employees revealed a boss who knows how to get the best out of is team by treating them like adults. [Read the story]( [14-yr-old Alabama boy blew AGT judges and audience away with soulful 'You Don't Own Me']( It just got better and better. Ever since American Idol gave us the [one-and-only Kelly Clarkson]( in its first season, modern talent competitions have become a staple of television viewing. We've seen so many incredible performers come through shows like "American Idol," "[The Voice](," and the "[Got Talent](" series, but there are still some singers who manage to surprise and delight audiences with their powerful, unique voices. For instance, 14-year-old Reid Thomas Wilson. Reid performed Lesley Gore's 1963 hit "You Don't Own Me" on "America's Got Talent," and it's safe to say no one expected the voice that came out of a boy from Alabama who's still in braces. [Read the story]( [Comedian's perfect skit of 'dumb' things people say to moms is a roadmap for lost souls]( Somehow this guy personified the plight of moms everywhere. When people have children there is [all sorts of unsolicited advice and comments]( that seems to just spring out of people's mouths. In most cases the people making the remarks are attempting to be helpful, but that [doesn't mean that it actually is helpful](. Sometimes what is meant to be a kind word comes out sounding more hurtful than helpful. [Jimmy Knowles]( recently uploaded a skit that humorously highlights some of the unsupportive things people say to moms. The man plays all the parts in the skit, alternating between different moms and their "helpful" commenters. The video opens up with a mom sounding overwhelmed about how hard some of the days are with the kids. Immediately someone rebuts, "just remember, you chose this when you had them." [Read the story]( [Want to fall asleep faster? People share their favorite hacks for nodding off quickly.]( These mental and physical tricks may help you drift into dreamland. Sleep is a biological imperative for every human being, so it doesn't seem like it should be a hard thing to do. For some people, however, [falling asleep]( is a challenge, no matter how tired they are. Experts have some [advice for good sleep hygiene]( that helps lay the foundation for falling asleep, such as keeping a regular sleep schedule, following a consistent before-bed routine, dimming lights, avoiding screens late in the evening, [getting sunlight early in the day]( and basic health habits like exercising, eating well and avoiding smoking. That's all well and good, but what about when you're actually in bed with the lights off and simply [can't fall asleep]( because your body is buzzing or your mind is racing? [Read the story]( [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [tk]( [in]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 GOOD | Upworthy. All rights reserved 1370 N St Andrews Pl Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States of America [[beehiiv logo]Powered by beehiiv]( [Terms of Service](