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What is Idiom, Examples, Definition, List of 1000 Idiom – English Lovers

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What is Idiom :- Idioms occur in all languages on every continent throughout the world. They are known as a form of formulaic language. This type of language is not meant to be taken literally in most cases. These phrases are meant to have a figurative meaning that paints a picture in someone’s mind as a comparison for what is literally implied by the terminology being used. Most idioms come in the form of phrases known as idiomatic phrases. Idioms are used every day in all types of conversations and discussions about many topics. They most often appear in informal conversations, but can also appear in formal discussions as well.

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The Philosophy of Time Management | Brad Aeon | TEDxConcordia

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These days, having the right skill set isn't enough to succeed in a job. Hiring managers are looking for employees who not only have the right credentials, but also who have the right culture fit. "Fit is important, especially when it relates to whether there is alignment between a company's and employee's values and beliefs," says Stella Odogwu, founder of Intelle Coaching Solutions. How well you "fit in" is especially important if the company culture is built around teamwork and collaboration. But even if you pass HR's culture test, what do you do when you land the job and still feel like an outsider in your team?

Awkwardly sitting alone at lunch and feeling like the odd person out at team meetings and events can seem juvenile and may take you back to your high school days, but not fitting in is a real issue that can impact your ability to succeed in your job. Try these strategies to adjust your fit in the workplace.

Is there really a problem?

Consider whether your feelings have more to do with how you perceive yourself than how others perceive you. Ask yourself if you need to adjust your own self-esteem, or if you are truly experiencing a problem of not being the right fit for the team. "Often we already have fears, doubts, and insecurities, and we tend to only focus on the evidence that supports what we already believe," says Odogwu. If you already believe no one likes you, it's easier to focus on occurrences that support that theory and ignore evidence of the contrary.

Examine the evidence objectively, and remember, you don't need to be the most popular person at the office to be able to fit in, but if you are truly struggling with a lack of respect and connection and it's affecting your ability to do your job, then you will need to take steps to fit in.

Seek One-On-One Connections

Fitting in at the workplace is more about your ability to build strong, meaningful relationships than whether everyone laughs at your jokes and asks you out for happy hour. But trying to build those relationships in a large group setting can be challenging. If you're struggling to connect with your coworkers, Odogwu recommends the one-on-one approach. Find a coworker that you have some common ground or shared interests with.

Perhaps you have kids around the same age, or you're both really into football. It could even be a work-related interest that you have in common. Ask to join them at lunchtime or invite them out for a coffee after work hours. Once you've built some rapport with one individual, try connecting with someone else on your team.

Put Yourself Out There

Ask yourself if you are really making enough of an attempt to fit in. Are you being social at breaks? Are you making an effort to talk to people at the coffee machine in the morning? Are you attending company social events? Look for small moments of opportunity to connect with people during work hours.

Say good morning when coworkers pass by your desk in the morning, sit with someone at lunchtime, and create chit-chat when you're waiting around the copy machine. Those mini moments are great opportunities for positive connections with your coworkers. You may not become best buddies, but these moments of connection can help to foster trust and respect, creating a happier and more supportive work environment.

Find Ways to Add Value

Odogwu says one of the best ways to build relationships is to be of value to someone you're trying to connect with. Look for opportunities to leverage your skills and expertise to provide assistance to someone and help them to advance a project. Showing your value is a great way to bridge the gap and build meaningful connections with your coworkers.

Decide if It's Time to Move On

If the company culture is not in alignment with your own beliefs and values, you may be fighting an uphill battle to fit in and may consider whether it's time to move on. "Your job is a significant part of your life, and going to work should not be a source of stress and anxiety," says Odogwu. Not fitting in is definitely a good-enough reason to move on.
Lisa Evans is a freelance writer from Toronto who covers topics related to mental and physical health. She strives to help readers make small changes to their daily habits that have a profound and lasting impact on their productivity and overall job satisfaction.

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What to Do When You Feel Like You Don't Fit In at Work

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When OpenAI released its chatbot ChatGPT last year, proponents were quick to announce the death of various writing-related fields, such as screenwriting, computer programming, and music composition. One particular field stood out as a sector that would feel the power of ChatGPT almost immediately: education. With ChatGPT's technology, students can now easily cheat on papers and college admissions essays, while on the opposite end, teachers can outsource their curriculums to AI-and no one would be the wiser.

But ChatGPT is hardly the end of education. Just as quickly as students started passing off the chatbot's work as their own, new programs popped up to detect AI-written work, and teachers, looking to get ahead of their students, started integrating ChatGPT responses into their lesson planning.

Seeing as education is one of AI's first consumer use cases, and programs like ChatGPT are how millions of kids, teachers, and administrators will be introduced to AI, it is critical that we pay attention to the applications of AI and its implications for our lives. Below, we explore five predictions for AI and the future of learning, knowledge, and education.

1. The one-on-one model goes mainstream

Getting one-on-one support for services like tutoring, coaching, mentorship, and even therapy was once only available to the well-off. AI will help democratize these services for wider audiences. In fact, Bloom's 2 sigma problem -which found that students who received one-on-one teaching performed two standard deviations better than children in a traditional classroom-has a solution now. AI can potentially act as a live tutor for anyone, with humans supplementing the AI to provide in-depth knowledge and emotional and behavioral support. Academic tool Numerade, for example, recently released an AI tutor, Ace, that can generate personalized study plans, curating the right content depending on students' skill levels.

2. Individualized learning goes from dream to reality

With AI, it will become possible to personalize everything from learning modalities and needs (e.g., visual versus text versus audio) to content types (e.g., easily bring in a kid or adult's favorite character or favorite hobby / genre) to curriculum. It will also be possible to teach one's skill level and gaps more precisely: software can track your knowledge, test your progress, and repeat or reformat customized content for you based on your knowledge and gaps. This should lead to higher engagement. Cameo, for example, launched a kids product featuring Blippi, Spider-Man, and other top intellectual property. A mom even asked "Spider-Man" to encourage her kid's bathroom training , and it seems to have worked! AI will also better address different types of learners-from those who are more advanced, to kids that are falling behind on a specific concept or subject, to students who are shy about raising their hand in a classroom, to those with special learning needs.

3. A new generation of AI-first tools for both teachers and students will rise

Historically, students and educators are natural trendsetters when it comes to productivity software. In fact, students and teachers were among the first users of startups like Canva and Qualtrics (which was later acquired by SAP). In Canva's case, students at the University of Western Australia (where the founders attended college) picked up the design platform to produce their school yearbooks, while for Qualtrics, Northwestern marketing professor Angela Lee started using the service to easily collect data at scale for her MBA and doctoral students. Just as students and teachers took to early productivity tools, we can easily see them becoming part of a new generation of early adopters for software that takes advantage of chat-based conversational interfaces, as AI continues to become more "human-like" through improved intelligence.

Another reason we expect teachers to embrace next-gen AI tools is that they-especially those from public institutions-are overworked and underfunded, leaving them with less time to focus on where they'd prefer to focus their time: their students. Today, teachers spend a significant amount of time grading, creating lesson plans, and preparing for their classes. AI, having learned from millions of earlier educational materials, can reduce teachers' workloads by, among other things , creating drafts of their plans and syllabi. Then, all the teachers need to do is refine and tailor the output for their respective classrooms. By freeing up their time, teachers can now focus on previously "bonus" activities like giving individual students personalized attention.

As for students, they love finding creative ways to save time and gain advantages in their work. Chegg was the previous generation's darling. Now, new AI-driven resources, such as Photomath and Numerade, have popped up and are helping students solve and understand complex math and science problems. Colleges in particular are dense environments and a popular product can quickly gather word of mouth through student organizations, social clubs/events, or even professors that use them in classes with hundreds of students.

4. Assessments and credentialing will need to adapt and new assessment tools will be developed

Since the release of ChatGPT, public educators have begun debating how and whether they should "police" schoolwork, college admissions, and beyond for evidence of AI-assisted work. Schools around the world, including in , , and other large public school districts, have banned ChatGPT and other related AI-writing sites for now. Even the process of continuing to use college admissions essays has been called into question .

At the same time, many educators argue that ChatGPT is a technology that should be integrated with learning and teaching, and that leveraging AI will be a crucial career skill in the future. To realize this, we'll need to make a series of adjustments in the classroom and in how we assess classroom achievement-and make adjustments, just like we did when Wikipedia, calculators, the internet, personal laptops, and more came onto the scene and eventually became pivotal classroom technologies. We're excited to see the emergence of both next generation tools that can help schools better assess student learning outcomes and award credentials, and AI-leveraging tools that can make teachers and students' lives better and easier.

One complication that will need to be considered is how access to this technology could give certain students big advantages in learning and in output. For example, in schools that ban access to AI tools, students who lack internet access at home may not get any exposure to AI technology, while students with resources can learn about it and use it at home. This will also widen the gap between public and private school education, as it will be easier for private schools than public schools to adopt and incorporate new tech given their lower student-to-teacher ratios and higher budgets.

5. Fact-checking will become critical as the "truth" gets distorted

Another big area of concern is "truth" in the age of AI. Algorithms are trained on available data, but all this data is currently still subject to human judgment and human behaviors. This means that societal biases of all kinds-racial, gender-based, and more-get baked into the algorithms and these biases will continue to be amplified. For example, Gmail's sentence completion AI assumes an investor must be male . Google's Smart Compose team has made several attempts to correct the problem, but have thus far been unsuccessful.

How do we curate high-quality and factually accurate content in an era where there will be a firehose of it being created by anyone and everyone, and robots? Trust in user-generated content and other non-branded outlets will degrade. On the flip side, audiences may also have blind trust in personalities, brands, and "experts" they already follow and respect.

Lastly, we may create a generation of people who have competence without comprehension of underlying details. This could end up causing problems in edge cases and crises when detailed knowledge of underlying details become important. Take the abstraction of web development: we've gone further and further away from low-level hardware, infrastructure, and backend to a world with GitHub Copilot and one where frontend engineers barely need to touch databases or backends. There are even no-code solutions for non-technical users. This abstraction is great because it enables more creation and empowers users with fewer skills level users. But what happens when there's a critical bug in the backend and no one understands how to fix it?

We are excited about all the ways AI will change learning, knowledge, education, personal development, and self improvement. If you are building in these categories, reach out to me at !

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Work-Life Balance in The News

A study by Aviva has been causing a bit of a stir recently. It revealed that, since the pandemic, people have become more focused on work-life balance than salary. Aviva says, "More workers said they were attracted to their current role for the work-life balance (41%) than the salary (36%). This is a switch in rankings compared to 2019, before the pandemic."

Work plays a significant part in all our lives. Our earnings ensure that the lights stay on, there's food on the table and the rainy-day pot is full. With the looming cost of living crisis and energy bills playing on everyone's minds, no one is underplaying the importance of earning enough to make a living... it just makes achieving work-life balance that little bit harder!

We're growing increasingly more connected through technology and social media. For many, working from home has become the new normal. It's becoming more and more difficult to separate work from our personal lives. It's commonplace to check emails at all hours, take business calls at the dinner table and work on our laptops on weekends. How has this become acceptable?

Employers expect more from their people, which leads to them feeling more pressure to achieve greater results. These pressures appear to have reached a breaking point, as people realise that they need to achieve better balance in their lives. As a business leader, you have a responsibility to help all your team juggle the demands of their work and personal lives. Even your most engaged employees may still be struggling to find balance...

How Important is Work-Life Balance?

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is not only important for health and relationships, but it can also improve your employee's productivity, and ultimately performance. Put simply, if your people don't view work as a chore, then they will work harder, make fewer mistakes and are more likely to become advocates for your brand.

Businesses that gain a reputation for encouraging work-life balance have become very attractive - especially when you consider how difficult it can be to attract and retain younger workers these days. The Oxford Economic suggests, "Replacing an employee costs on average around £30,000 and it takes up to 28 weeks to get them up to speed." Bearing this in mind, it might be a good idea to keep your existing employees happy. Focusing on work-life balance will help you draw a valuable talent-pool for new recruits and boost retention rates. It will save time and money, whilst ensuring a high level of in-house talent.
Here are some more reasons why work-life balance is important for your people and your organisation:
1. Fewer Health Problems

When we are stressed and overworked, we run the risk of jeopardising more than just our social lives - our physical and mental health is in danger too.

It's no secret that when we are overworked, tired or stressed - our health will suffer. A poor work-life balance can lead to a variety of symptoms that can affect our wellbeing. This ranges from the flu to serious health conditions like strokes and respiratory problems. A study conducted by UCL of more than 10,000 participants stated that white-collar workers who worked three or more hours longer than required had a 60% higher risk of heart-related problems than those who didn't work overtime.

By encouraging your people to look after themselves and find balance, you will significantly limit health problems and absences. This will ensure your organisation is more efficient during business hours and people want to be part of the business and culture.

2. More Engagement

By helping your people to find the perfect balance between work and home, you will increase their engagement levels. This has many positive effects: According to Tower Perrin's global survey; "Companies with highly-engaged employees had a near 52% gap in performance improvement in operating income." Additionally - "Companies with high levels of employee engagement improved 19.2% in operating income while companies with low levels of employee engagement declined 32.7%."

Having an engaged workforce will lead to your people going the extra mile for you and becoming loyal advocates for your brand and product. This is evidenced by Temkin Group, who suggests that "engaged staff are 2.5 times more likely to stay at work late if something needs to be done after the normal workday ends."

3. Fewer 'Burnouts'

We all get stressed from time to time. It is unavoidable. However, workplace burnouts are avoidable, and you should make efforts to ensure this doesn't happen to your people. Burnouts occur when we feel overwhelmed and unable to meet constant demands. The negative effects of burnout can affect every aspect of our lives.

The inability to separate work from personal life will massively increase the chances of burnout, so it is important to encourage your team to take time off and truly relax.

4. More Mindfulness

When we find and sustain a healthy work-life balance, we develop greater control over our focus and ability to concentrate on the task at hand - this is known as mindfulness. Wouldn't you prefer a team that is fully focused on whatever they are doing, instead of worrying about work/home?

By encouraging your people to have a healthy work-life balance, you will create an environment where everyone is dedicated to the task at hand. This will improve retention rates, productivity and ultimately profit.
Now we know why it is important, let's explore how you can ensure your people have a healthy work-life balance:
Tips to Improve Work-Life Balance

1. Encourage Time Off:

Holidays are not a luxury, annual leave is a necessity. A break from work will provide you with the chance to switch off and enjoy yourself, it is also a great opportunity to recuperate and recharge. This is essential to help your people improve productivity and focus when they return to the office.

Numerous studies show that holidays increase company productivity and reduce stress. The American Sociological Association compiled a report, which suggests that a larger number of vacations lead to a decline in the psychological distress of people.

An effective way to encourage your people to take time off is to implement a "use it or lose it" system - whereby any unused days will not be carried over at the end of the year or repaid financially.

2. Implement Short Breaks Throughout The Day:

If taking time off isn't an option for your people, then it is important to encourage small breaks throughout the day. The human body was not designed to stare at a bright screen for hours on end. It is not good for our health, or our mental wellbeing.

To combat this, you could consider installing a games room where people can socialise and take their minds off work. Consider encouraging light exercise throughout the day and introducing walking meetings outside. You can even go out as a team to grab a coffee. Technology can also be helpful - invest in subscriptions to mindfulness or meditation apps to help calm and de-stress their people.

All of these techniques will positively impact your teams' work performance, productivity and workplace happiness.

3. Ask Employees For Guidance:

If you are struggling to come up with innovative ways to improve your employees' work-life balance, then why not ask them?

If you notice that your people are struggling to find balance, then find out what changes they think would improve their situation. By collaborating with your team, you will get more insight into the way they think, and you will be able to work together on strategies more effectively in future.

To help you facilitate these discussions, consider having regularly scheduled meetings, or implementing real-time cultural feedback programmes to provide you with data-driven insights. This way you can accurately gauge how your people are feeling at any given time and make adjustments to ensure that they have the right balance.

4. Practice What You Preach:

Finally, it is important to lead by example. If you tell your people to shut off their laptops at six and not work over the weekend, but you're sending them emails during these periods it sends a very mixed message. It also puts additional pressure on your people to mirror your working hours. Lead by example and witness how your work practices will permeate throughout the business.

There is a law in France called the "Right to disconnect." It ensures there are limits on the amount of work undertaken outside of office hours. Why not consider implementing something similar within your workplace?

It is important to respect the balance and privacy of your team when they are not actively working. This means you should avoid contacting them outside of office hours to allow them to fully switch off, and recharge from everyday work stresses.

Most of us will spend a massive percentage of our time at work. We let it take over and feed into all aspects of our lives. Bearing this in mind it is essential to find the right balance and implement it in your workplace. This will allow you and your people to switch off from work and give your personal lives equal measures of attention too.

By loosening the reigns when it comes to your people's work-life balance, you will make huge strides towards building an engaged and productive team.

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A study by Aviva has been causing a bit of a stir recently. It revealed that, since the pandemic, people have become more focused on work-life balance than salary. Aviva says, "More workers said they were attracted to their current role for the work-life balance (41%) than the salary (36%).

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