Life is serious and taking it too seriously robs you of happiness, fun and productivity. A solemn outlook increases stress, squanders creativity and innovation, and stifles progress. If you’re reading this blog I hope these are not qualities you want in your life! I was a terribly serious child, with a serious case of perfectionism. When other children played and … Read More
How to deal with difficult people
Working with a difficult person can make you miserable! No one wants to be miserable at work- at least I don’t- and if you’re reading this article I imagine you don’t want to be miserable, either. Years ago I found myself miserable at work. I worked with the most difficult person I’ve ever met, and what was formerly a job … Read More
How to have a great day (almost) every day!
Since starting this blog I’ve empowered my goal of living a great life and having a great day every day. I’m pleased to say I’ve had far more good days than bad, and the abundance of good days help get me through the bad days that happen from time-to-time. As I practice the positive, healthy behaviors and attitudes I write … Read More
How To Manage Change
Stability is a concept of the past. Very few of us have true job security or business security, and changes in technology and business force us to adapt to change if we want to enjoy our best life and career success. Three years ago I started looking for work for the first time in over 5 years in a completely … Read More
6 Things You Aren’t Doing On LinkedIn
Are you In? LinkedIn is a great networking tool and powerful career resource, and many professionals and bloggers aren’t using LinkedIn to it’s full potential. Maybe you’re perfectly happy exactly where you are in your career or with your current blog activity. If you are, good for you! Work-life balance and career satisfaction are not measured by job title, page … Read More
How to make the best of your mistakes
As a recovered perfectionist, I used to hate making mistakes. I believed mistakes were proof of my shortcomings. I’m grateful I no longer fear making mistakes, I even embrace them! The truth is we all make mistakes, big and small. Most of the time mistakes can’t actually be avoided because at the time they are made, we lacked the insight … Read More
Market Yourself!
In today’s digital world, business cards may seem passé, but networking cards are a great tool for building your professional brand, networking, and generating business opportunities. Chances are you’ll be looking for a new job, new clients, or to increase your audience at some point in the near future. Don’t wait until you need your network to build your network! … Read More
10 Tips for Effective Communication
What is effective communication? Communication is the art of conveying information. Effective communication is essential for positive personal and professional relationships, and professional development and growth, and business success. When we communicate, it is important that others understand our message. Being understood allows us to align mission, values and goals with co-workers, supervisors and customers. We can share our ideas … Read More
9 Empowering Questions for Personal Growth
When facing struggle, challenge and growth, it’s easy to get bogged down in the details. Often when we tell our life stories, we spend too much time on the he said, she said, and not enough time focusing on what really matters to us as individuals. You may think that elaborating on the details supports your perspective or proves your … Read More
Links to Love: How to be happy
You don’t have to let minor inconveniences get you down, choose happiness instead!