Opinion

Organized mess or inbox in distress? What your email says about the vibe at work (Holistic Hustle)

By Tommy Felts / January 9, 2023

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and columnist for Startland News. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Editor’s note: This commentary on awareness of space — and how it reflects the vibe necessary to succeed at work — continues Parker’s series on…

Don’t fixate on the ‘quiet quitting’ trend; focus on poor performers who aren’t even doing the minimum

By Tommy Felts / December 20, 2022

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Jennifer Libby is a district manager with human resources provider Insperity’s Kansas City office. Click here to read more from this contributor. Employee performance is top of mind for many business owners. Team management has become more challenging as of late with the…

Your body at work: Park further from the entrance and take a shower (plus all your vacation time) for better health (Holistic Hustle)

By Tommy Felts / December 13, 2022

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and columnist for Startland News. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Editor’s note: This commentary on physical fitness — and its impact on the strength and energy a person’s body needs to carry them throughout the…

Your coworker who doesn’t like to fist bump isn’t dysfunctional; Don’t assume they’re broken (Holistic Hustle)

By Tommy Felts / November 8, 2022

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and columnist for Startland News. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Editor’s note: This commentary on bio-individuality — the idea that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to health and nutrition (even regard to a person’s health in the…

Speaking up at work? Don’t let lack of mental clarity derail your argument (Holistic Hustle)

By Tommy Felts / October 3, 2022

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and columnist for Startland News. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Editor’s note: This commentary on mental clarity continues Parker-Forte’s series on the 7 Pillars of Self-Care, following spiritual alignment and emotional intelligence. Sometimes you might…