Surveys conducted all over the world have concluded that there are at least 10 most popular reasons on why people would seriously consider quitting their jobs. Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 reasons today:

The company that they are working for is hit by financial woes, losing customers and there are rumours of ramping down, closure or bankruptcy.
Their professional and personal relationships with their bosses or superiors are damaged beyond repair.
Their life situations have gone through some awkward changes such as marriage and parenting. Marriage and having a new member in the family (a baby) usually brings additional financial commitments that current salaries and benefits could no longer support.
Their personal values are locking horns or at odds with their corporate culture. Bossy people would not feel comfortable in an office environment that practices openness and hierarchical decision making. Likewise, people who are comfortable with hierarchical decision makings would not be comfortable in a tight leashed ‘the boss is always right’ kind of office environment.
Their levels of boredom have reached the maximum and they no longer enjoy their work on daily basis. Going to work has become so dreadful and that is killing them inside.
They are dissatisfied and losing patience with their company’s non-ethical wrongdoings. Maybe their companies are cheating customers on quality and they find that totally unacceptable.
They themselves have done too many wrongdoings such as missing too many days of work or taking too many time offs and that have considerably stain their reputations to the eyes of their superiors. Once seen as bad apples, it would be almost impossible to fix that.
They have totally burnt their bridges with their mates and colleagues. Assembling a team and getting cooperation from team members is getting impossible and that is affecting their leadership capabilities.
They are highly stressed dead walking zombies and could no longer concentrate on their jobs. Their relationships with loved ones at home are affected and people are avoiding them. This is a classic case of burning out.
They have so much potentials and talents that are yet to be explored and capitalized. They are underutilized and unchallenged and their offices could not provide them with the necessary excitement.

Malaysians would agree that reasons highlighted in 2 to 8 are common here in Malaysia. Despite all the hype and buzz created by the Malaysian government controlled mass media, Malaysians knew very well deep inside that the general Malaysian office or work culture is neither friendly nor healthy. Malaysian Malays and Malaysian Indians were brought up in highly tolerant ethnic communities. We can say that Malaysian Malays and Malaysian Indians were raised in believing that any problems could easily be solved through compromising, giving and taking. However, they would soon get the shock of their lives once they finish their school years or graduate from college. Here in Malaysia, the local economy is undoubtedly being monopolized by the Malaysian Chinese and it is not strange to see that almost every business here whether big and small are managed by them. Malaysian Malays and Malaysian Indians who are eager to work on their very first job in a company managed or monopolized by Malaysian Chinese would soon find out how different they are from the Malaysian Chinese community. The Malaysian Chinese community is highly disciplined, a bit impatient and have zero tolerance for nonsense. These traits are alien to the Malaysian Malays and Malaysian Indian communities. Many could not adjust in time and find themselves totally lost in limbo and quitting most of time would be their best option.

Some Malaysians thought that the solution to the previous highlighted problem would be to find employments in an office with majority of the staff are from their common ethnic group. Unfortunately as many have found out, it doesn’t really work well for them too. Even in a tight ethnic group, there are small groups that differentiate themselves and many have problems adapting to this ridiculous Malaysian office politics. For an example, Malaysian Malay Kelantanese would obviously ganged up and form their own Kelantanese group, thus alienating themselves from other Malaysian Malays. Those who are caught in this tight situation often could not adapt well enough and they took the easy way out by quitting. Many Malaysians and foreign expatriates have voiced their disappointment with this apparent lack of understanding and team work spirit among Malaysians. No wonder then some parties have labelled Malaysia as among the world’s worst place to earn a living and develop a good career!

The Malaysian government in their effort to diminish the gap between each Malaysian ethnic group introduced National Service a few years back and made it compulsory to all 18 year olds Malaysians. Local observers have long questioned the long term effectiveness of the National Service program. After all, can a short social training that is conducted for a couple of months could really change years of singular ethnic upbringing that has now become the norms of every young Malaysians?

If we look closely at all of the 10 reasons on why people would quit their jobs, they all have two things in common. People who are contemplating with such reasons may have poor control over their lives and lack the knowledge in handling their personal emotions. This problem is not actually new here and many local career counsellors have identified that Malaysians who are having problems coping with their careers and working environments must take the initiative in learning the following skills:

Stress management
A lot of people may have a little problem in seeking this knowledge for many considered it as the solution applicable for those that have gone cuckoo or lost their marbles. But they have to accept the fact sooner or later that stress management is not something that we should dismiss entirely for records have shown that work and office politics are one of the top common stress factors. Learning to manage stress would give workers a chance to heal themselves from any psychological stress that can be caused by internal or external stimulus such as what we have discussed earlier.

Self improvement
Once again, some people especially young graduates and professionals consider Self Improvement programs as rubbish. They may think that Self Improvement programs are only for losers and whiners but the hard truth is that everyone needs them for nobody is perfect. Those born with a history of singular ethnic upbringing should take the opportunity to master social skills, a very important module of any Self Improvement programs. Mastering the art of socializing could indeed help workers in adapting to any multi national or multi cultural companies every where in the world.

In the end, quitting jobs are not really the best way to solve problems. Wouldn’t it be better off if you would give your best to face the problems head on and find ways to go around them instead? Unfortunately, not that many people can do that unless of course they have gone through many Stress Management and Self Improvement programs. Globalization has made everyone go bonkers especially to those who are involves in corporate decision makings. Stress Management and Self Improvement programs or knowledge are no longer some options that people can put aside. They have become major necessities for those who really want to survive in any corporate jungle.

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“You are what you think.” This statement and others like it can be found in the works of Shakespeare, Chekov, and Emerson, in the teachings of Lao-Tzu and Socrates, and even in the Bible. So, is there any current scientific proof or is this statement simply a wishful thought?

There is a great deal of evidence that shows that we really ARE what we think, in a genuine physiological fashion. The medical field of research is called Psychoneuroimmunology or PNI. It is the study of interactions between a person’s perception of the world around them, their behavior, the way their brain functions, and their immune system. The field of PNI studies the measurable interaction between psychological and physiological processes. The psychological portion is the Psycho aspect, the central nervous system aspect is the Neuro aspect, and the body’s defense against external infection and mutant cell division is the Immunology aspect. There is also an endocrine system portion of PNI involving the release of various hormones in coordination with the other three aspects.

UCLA has the leading research facility in the nation to explore the intricate relationships between how our thoughts directly affect the production of certain hormones that, in turn, causing identifiable reactions within our body. The overall concept is very simple. Positive thoughts lead to positive changes in the body while negative thinking results in negative changes. Basically, negative thinking can be viewed as placing stress on the body and its functions.

Studies have shown improvement or complete remission in various diseases from such things as laughter, positive imagery, and other similar therapies. Likewise, research demonstrates that individuals that focus on the negative aspects of their life tend to deteriorate more rapidly. Clearly, the body responds better to a positive mental message. Perhaps Norman Cousins, researcher at UCLA, said it best:

“The human body experiences a powerful gravitational pull in the direction of hope. That is why the patient’s hopes are the physician’s secret weapon. They are the hidden ingredients in any prescription. The human body experiences a powerful gravitational pull in the direction of hope. That is why the patient’s hopes are the physician’s secret weapon. They are the hidden ingredients in any prescription.”

How can you take advantage of this connection between your mind and your body? There are several methods and each one is simple to put into practice. Being persistent is the biggest task. Developing the habit of positive thinking does require some practice but wouldn’t you rather spend your time thinking about good things instead of focusing on the downside of life? Here are a few things that might help you get control of the “dark side” of your thoughts.

Nutrition is a good first step. If you’re eating foods with antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, and hormones in the food or on the food, then you are actually contributing to the imbalances and the negative thinking. You see, the channels are open both ways – your mind affects your body and your body affects your mind. Take a look at your diet and see if you can eat more raw foods and less processed or pre-packaged items.

Stress places a drain on certain vitamins and minerals in your body. Deficiencies can lead to or contribute to a number of diseases. Take a high-quality multiple vitamin/mineral supplement to make certain that you are supplying your body the nutrients that it needs to repair the damage caused by stress and negative thoughts.

Exercise is another tool to good thinking. It’s been said that every motion begins with a thought – another indication of the connection between mind and body. Make an effort to move as much as you can; your attitude will reflect the difference that effort really makes. Exercise at any level has been shown to relieve tension and stress.

Meditation and other relaxation methods are key aids in clearing your mind of negative thoughts and alleviating stress in the body. Deep-breathing techniques, such as those practiced in yoga, are helpful and can be done anywhere at any time. The inward focus of the mind on the act of breathing in a slow, controlled manner quiets the complex web of thoughts that constantly erupt in a person’s mind. Calming that bubbling fountain of thoughts allows you to focus on your connection to the higher power that we are all a part of. Keeping in touch with that higher power cleans up the negative thinking as you establish a pattern of positive thoughts and actions.

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Successful, high performing businesses engage in Executive Leadership Development Programs. Investing in such programs ensures that the managers in a business are engaged in their ongoing self-development and growth.

Effective managers and owners achieve successful outcomes by becoming more self-aware, identifying their own strengths and weaknesses and incorporating the lessons learned into a clearly articulated development plan, with performance measures built into them.

Having these elements in place reinforces leadership behavior throughout the business. By following this method and mentoring and coaching their subordinates, the leadership function is cascaded throughout the business. The business in turn becomes a developmental culture, within which the leaders and manager coach and mentor the people in their charge.

The developmental culture becomes the way that a business creates the opportunity of recruiting excellent people and manages the risk of keeping good people. There is no doubt that over time this approach builds brand recognition, as the business becomes known for producing outstanding leaders. Two notable examples of this are McKinsey’s and The Boston Consulting Group. Young graduates know that if they get a job associated with these brands that their future is bright.

In small business, adopting a developmental approach to recruitment and retention will attract good people to your company. The business may never be as famous as the two brands mentioned above, or have the financial capacity to attract the top graduates from universities, but it is a proven approach, nonetheless.

Even in small companies, it is a demonstrable and proven fact that people will want to come, work and indeed stay for a reasonable time, if they know there is an opportunity for personal and professional growth and development, a sense of meaning and purpose and a sense of belonging to something that is worthwhile.

Over the long term, an investment in a “whole-of-business approach” to corporate team building pays off. In this respect, a business needs to take a long term, strategic view of this business activity. By encouraging people who are already in your business to take the pathway to ongoing learning and development, you are building a culture that satisfies the basic human needs for fun (learning) and belonging (a collegiate approach). This in turn will lead to a distribution of power and control and deliver results on the bottom line. It is also very attractive to both current and prospective employees in terms of building loyalty, dedication and commitment to customer service.

Effective Executive Leadership Development Programs facilitate the following results:

A sense of shared meaning and purpose in the business
The development of greater self-awareness, cooperation and collaboration throughout the business
Identification of personal strengths and weaknesses
Benchmarking in and around performance deficits and gaps
Development Plans for all staff throughout the business to build on their strengths
A pathway that maximizes benefits and reduces risks in and around succession planning and the retention of high performing staff.

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Are you dying to snub the last cigarette butt out of your life? Just don’t have the stomach for it? A stop smoking hypnosis program could be the answer you seek. Heard a little bit about it but want to know more? This guide to stop smoking hypnosis will inform you of the basics of smoking, the process of hypnosis and the benefits of the program. If you ever wanted to quit for good, now is the time. America has never been as anti-smoking as it is currently and its time to jump on the bandwagon!

It sounds strange and mysterious but it really is very simple. Stop smoking hypnosis relies on the power of the subconscious mind to exert its influence on the conscious mind and override its decision making powers. The subconscious mind is influenced while the subject is unaware and an idea is planted into it. This idea takes firm root and even when the subject uses his or her conscious mind, the subconscious prevents behaviors that go against the planted concept.

In its application to stop smoking hypnosis, the subconscious mind of the smoker is convinced that smoking is harmful and must be avoided at all costs. When the treatment is carried out, over a period of time, the smoker becomes averse to smoking due to the influence of the subconscious mind. Every time the conscious mind of this smoker is tempted to smoke, the impulse is held back until finally, the smoker has to quit. The technique has been tested by many eminent psychologists and experts claim that it works very well.

The method of dispensing the stop smoking hypnosis treatment is through audio tapes and CDs on which anti-smoking material is recorded and can be played back by the smoker. Typically, a smoker would listen to the tapes or CDs overnight every night or during the day while he or she did other tasks. The material would be internalized by the subconscious mind. A psychologist can guide you through the sessions and supply you with the necessary tapes or CDs. If you do not have access to a good psychologist, hypnosis tapes and CDs are available by mail order and from stores.

The treatment is psychological in nature so it is easy to use for every one and there is no need for medical intervention. However, the success of the stop smoking hypnosis program will depend on your individual personality. Some people are more susceptible to hypnosis and the therapy will obviously work better on such individuals. Experts claim that it is a useful and safe tool in the treatment of smokers who wish to quit. It has seen a high success rate and gained popularity widely.

Smoking has both a psychological and physical aspect to it – smokers are drawn not only to the nicotine addiction but the habit of smoking can be linked to your lifestyle. Some smokers indulge only when socializing and like to accompany a drink with a smoke. Everyone knows how harmful cigarettes can be and that they lead to terrible illnesses. But a smoker can sometimes lack the will power to make that move. Why not let a stop smoking hypnosis program make that tough call for you?

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