Attitude & Mental Health
When your life takes over your time
Regular readers may have noticed my absence this summer. When life takes over your time, you may be doing exactly what you want to do. This doesn’t mean that you are getting the things done that need doing. Does that make sense? This year was finally the year of my new kitchen. I waited 25…
Read MoreHas Overwhelming got you Trapped?
Is something in your life overwhelming you? If you are honest, I think you just said “Yes”. Most of us today have “something” that overwhelms us. Like many other people, I more than one “something” is overwhelming. I started thinking why the tools I use to help me “get out of overwhelming” still overwhelm me.…
Read MoreWhen irrational fears drive your actions
Recognizing irrational fears is hard. This morning I recognized the source of one of mine. Yesterday, I went to the eye doctor for the first time in 7 years. Seven years ago, it was because of an eye infection so not a regular eye exam. My last eye exam was in 2003. I go to…
Read MoreWhat do you want to get done before you die? What are you waiting for?
We’ve heard of bucket lists. Maybe this post is talking about that, but maybe not. What do you want to get done before you die? Are you procrastinating things because: You think you don’t have the money There will be time when you retire A career move will put you out of your comfort zone…
Read MoreYou don't know what you got until it's gone
Perhaps you know the phrase, “You don’t know what you got until it’s gone.” When I started thinking about this, the song Big Yellow Taxi was stuck in my head. It’s very true, though, we don’t know what we’ve got… until it’s gone. Let me give you some personal examples. We’re remodeling the kitchen. Anyone…
Read MoreBeware of the not good enough mindset and take steps to change it
Do you struggle with feeling like you are not good enough? In years of working with job seekers, I find a percentage of people are unable to recognize their success stories even when their accomplishments are stellar. Even among high achievers who can speak to amazing things in their career, I frequently hear people say,…
Read MoreHow to overcome interruptions and keep your eye on the final goal
It’s a struggle, isn’t it? We try to overcome interruptions that stop us from moving forward. In today’s world, interruptions are the norm. Can you overcome interruptions? What limits your ability to reach your goals? Many people blame the system or others for the interruptions but often we interrupt ourselves. We stop ourselves from doing the…
Read MoreHow to capitalize on your experience to create a job-winning resume
People worry that they are too old to win a new job and struggle to know what a job-winning resume looks like. I say no. In a time when the top candidates in the last election were 70, I think you have more things to worry about than your age. What is a job-winning resume?…
Read MoreSee how easily you can overcome your job search fears
Face it, since no one searches for a new job every day, it is common to have job search fears. When you recognize that you are simply in the midst of a new adventure, it puts things in a different perspective. How you face your job search fears When you desire to learn a new…
Read MoreHow to keep working on your 2017 goals
Did you make any 2017 goals? How are you doing on those goals? Did you give up already? On January 2, I wrote this post – What 3 things are you going to do better in 2017? In it I outlined my own goals: My Top 3 Things I Will Do Better In 2017 Take…
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