Attitude & Mental Health
Is your attitude stinking up your job search?
How dare I ask is your attitude stinking up your job search? I ask, because a bad attitude can make a mess of a job search faster than anything else you can do. In fact, a bad attitude can cause you to lose a job more quickly too. How do I avoid my attitude stinking?…
Read MoreWhat is stopping you from taking action?
Taking action is tough. You make excuses. Everyone finds it easier to sit on their hands. I get it. I find taking action tough too! Despite the numerous tools I use to stay on track I also make excuses. Today I got up early and I cleaned up all the prospects in my database that…
Read MoreDid you say thank you to the people who made you you?
I just messaged someone on Facebook to say thank you for the impact he had on my life. Have you done that? This person was my 5th and 8th grade teacher. He may not even know my married name. My brother was posting about fruit flies and I had commented with a tip. My former…
Read MoreHow long will it take me to find my next job?
When I talk to people about finding their next job, they have differing expectations. Some think it will be easy, others recognize that it can take time to find the next role. Others set unrealistic expectations. How long to find the next job? The reality is finding the next job differs by the person, the…
Read MoreWhy you are your worst enemy in your job search
Trust me when I say many job seekers are their own worst enemy. Negative-speak is so common that in infiltrates every aspect of our lives, especially job search. Why do I say you are your own worst enemy in job search? Fears take over. You think you will never find a new job. As you…
Read MoreWhen you are afraid to make the career jump
It is scary to make a career jump, especially when your career is at stake. The leap of faith it takes to give up the certain for the uncertain makes many people stick it out in uncomfortable, unpleasant, or even dangerous situations. What to do first to prepare for a career jump Never go into…
Read MoreChoose integrity in your job search and career
Every day you will be faced with endless opportunities to choose integrity. Only you can decide what is the right choice in each situation. You will second guess yourself and think that you know better than anyone what is the right choice. Perhaps you don’t really think about or study the consequences…
Read MoreWhen 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…
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