For some of us, it may be easier to become more discouraged than others. However, there are proactive and practical steps you can take to move forward with the day. The next time you feel the blues coming on, try one of the following ideas: … [Read more...]
Who hasn’t struggled with concentration at work and with any other place or activity for that matter? We all do in different ways, depending on our personality tendencies, strengths and weaknesses. Sometimes it is not nearly enough to tell yourself, “Snap out of this and concentrate!” Many times, starting this internal dialogue leads to negative self-talk, procrastination and feelings of worthlessness (especially if you seek approval from others with work). In order to truly make ourselves … [Read more...]
Depending on the nature of your job, you may or may not feel that you exercise creativity on a daily basis. Nevertheless, creating room to be imaginative has proven to be an integral part of living a dream-driven and well-balanced life, as well as a catalyst for great ideas. First, you must believe and yearn for your own creative outlets. Are you not sure where to begin? Stay with me. … [Read more...]
I’ve known for a long time that I am an extrovert. However, for a few years, I lacked the knowledge of how to utilize this dominant part of my personality to my advantage. For example, I was not aware that most extroverts often become more tired or down when they are alone. They can easily become bored and will then jump from one activity to the next, without any rhyme or reason. No wonder there were so many times when I felt down after work. Those were usually the days when I wouldn’t … [Read more...]
What is the first word that pops into your mind when you hear the word “introvert”? Loner? Weirdo? If so, then you couldn’t be further from the truth. However, when I looked up the word “introvert”, two of the top dictionary definitions were: “a shy person” and “a person characterized by concern primarily with his or her own thoughts and feelings”. No wonder introverts get a bad reputation. The definitions completely overlook how these individuals renew their energy and … [Read more...]
Whether we realize it or not, we are usually either very balanced with clear-cut boundaries, or—in this technology and business-centric day and age—we tend to stand at the edge of workaholism. In order to maintain a balanced professional and personal life, we must be willing to identify what our limits are (everyone is not the same), as well as a few basic action steps to create, and sustain work-related boundaries. … [Read more...]
I have to confess I’m confused and a little bit suspicious of two big themes running through the way our society talks about work these days. On the one hand, there’s the whole idea of following your bliss. The hero of early 20th century business literature might have been the shoeshine boy who built an empire, but today’s role model is the high-powered executive who gets laid off and finds true fulfillment and a great quality of life through making artisanal ketchup. … [Read more...]
