There’s this myth about success—that if you just put in enough work at any task, you’ll automatically develop your skills and be successful. So, we’ve created a society of really hard workers and branded “hustle culture” as a badge of honor. But what if that’s not the only way? What if it’s not even the … Read more
Let’s face it—there are many things we don’t want to do. How many people wish they didn’t have to prepare dinner, do the laundry, write Thank You cards, make their beds, or do their taxes? But it’s not just at home where we must deal with mundane tasks. At the office, we’ve got emails, administrative … Read more
When you look at your professional life in terms of career milestones, it can be very exciting and rewarding. By honoring your successes along your professional journey, you build your confidence, pride, and courage and open your eyes to new opportunities. Career milestones happen every day. They may include completing a project, landing an interview, … Read more
What is your life purpose? How do you find your life purpose and how does having one, or not, impact your life? When we don’t have a sense of purpose , our life can not only feel meaningless but it lessens the quality of different aspects of our lives. If you have a purpose, then … Read more
With millions of employees quitting their jobs during the Great Resignation, there are many opportunities for career professionals to get a raise or a promotion or find a better job.[1] According to Statista, there were over 11.26 million open jobs in January of 2022.[2] Leaders are no longer limited to working at jobs that don’t … Read more
There are two integral items here in play—finding a job and finding one that fits what you value. What initially doesn’t seem to be covered in this article is how to find your dream career. But here’s the thing: If you find a job that aligns with your core values, you are well on your … Read more
In the U.S., workers on average spend 90,000 hours of their lives working.[1] This means that it is likely you will spend more time working than with your spouse or partner. For this reason, it is especially important to love your job. When you are in a job you love, it feels custom-made just for … Read more
In college, you have about a one in three chance of switching majors at least once, according to government stats. [1] It’s not a big deal then, because you’re not locked into a professional path. What happens, though, when you want to make a career change later? Are you stuck at 30 with the career … Read more
Do you ever feel like that, at times, your life is being driven on autopilot? Somehow, you keep repeating the same mistakes, you engage in the same behaviors, and attract the same inefficiencies from all sorts of situations in your personal or work life? Your life may be going great, but deep down you know … Read more
We can all agree that we could all use more happiness in our lives, especially when we are isolated from others. Although watching Netflix, taking walks, exercising, and video chatting with friends all bring us moments of happiness, they feel temporary—they are fleeting. At the end of the day, when we lay our heads down … Read more
Imagine two souls locked up in one body fighting for dominance. Inner conflict is the most painful and mentally exhausting human burden that ravishes even the calmest of hearts. That turmoil within you is called inner conflict, and it is something humans have unfortunately created by themselves. Internal conflict is a constant battle that hinders … Read more
Did you use questions for self-reflection during your younger years? If you enjoyed your teenage years, you should know how journaling made you feel. It allowed you to open yourself up to a new you. However, it also allowed you to access a part of you did not think you had and aligned your priorities. … Read more
“Carpe Diem – seize the day” is one of the oldest philosophical mottos in western history. This motto was said by the Roman poet Horace 2,000 years ago and it still resonates with us today—though, how we go about seizing the day is very different from how it was done in Horace’s time. I was … Read more
Many of us have a wide range of experiences and achievements we want to have and reach during our lifetime. The final destinations always have a bright and shiny appeal about them but what we don’t often prepare for the twists, turns, and trials that can challenge us along the way. Here’s where knowing our … Read more
Whether you’re applying to a college, choosing a career path, or going through a midlife crisis, the big question is, “What are you capable of doing?” This world may have fed you with unrealistic expectations from the beginning, and it may be keeping you from understanding your potential. We’re all told there’s some hidden talent … Read more