Attitude & Mental Health
How to recognize a wrong career move
Identifying the right job is hard. Sometimes it is easier to stick with a job than move on to another job. All economies are hard to predict, kind of like marketing results. You can get different advice depending on who you look to for advice. Sometimes though, if you are constantly in angst before you go to work, it tells you that it is time to move on.
Read MoreAre YOU Proactive or Reactive in your Job Search?
When a client called for an appointment, we talked about how the economy affects people’s choices. Investing, purchasing, or scheduling appointments, it seems like people are holding back. People choose whether to be proactive or reactive. Are you proactive or reactive? He said he believed things could change, but he was going to be proactive.…
Read MoreAre you standing apart or staying where you are at?
Standing apart. In today’s world, differentiating yourself is difficult. We have a herd mentality. Much of this comes from the “group think” of social media. The thought of standing apart is foreign to us. Don’t get me wrong, I love many things about social media. I love talking clients and friends a half a world…
Read MoreIs today the day you need to make a change?
You think you have it all together. You are what is called a functioning alcoholic. You get up every day and go to work and you work hard, even effectively for 8 to 10 hours. Why make a change? All is good But the minute you get home, you grab your 12 pack or your…
Read More9 doable action steps to plan for the unexpected
Why should you plan for the unexpected? When you are in the middle of a job search, it is hard to read advice about what you should have done differently. But since self-employment often parallels the way a job seeker feels, I understand the struggles you may be going through. Can I have a “Do-Over”?…
Read MoreHow to interview with confidence!
One of the most common fears job seekers face is how to interview with confidence for the new job. The assumption when you go into the room is you are the only one who is nervous. This isn’t necessarily true. While some companies use trained interviewers, other interviewers only are part of the hiring process…
Read MoreIf you struggle with fear of the unknown, you are not alone
Fear of the unknown is right up there with people’s top fears. When you don’t know what is going to happen next, it is very scary. Certain people and certain personalities struggle far more with the fear of the unknown than others. Today was my believer baptism at my church, Downtown Mission Church (DMC) Baptised as…
Read MoreIs 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…
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