Attitude & Mental Health
How 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…
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,…
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