Perfectionism Stops us from Reaching our Goals
Many of us suffer from perfectionism. We want everything to be just right — until one day when some action or experience gets in the way of our quest for perfection, and we find that perfection may not be achievable. Sometimes, when we find that we can’t achieve perfection, we just give up on trying […]
What Staying in Your Current Job is Costing You…
High blood pressure, insomnia, weight gain, weakened immune system, a lowered sense of self-worth, aching relationships, anxiety, or depression. Have you guessed the physical cause of these ailments yet? Studies show that these symptoms can manifest themselves in response to not being happy in your job. Your mental well-being and your physical health are intricately […]
Happiness Can Be Created By…
There is a tendency for people to return to a relatively stable level of happiness even after a terrible event. Those who win the lottery aren’t forever ecstatic and those who lose a loved one don’t feel lost forever. You – not the outside world – create your own happiness. You have to take charge […]
A Positive Work Environment
There is nothing more fundamental to our humanity than our sense of belonging. Author Simon Sinek says that the workplace is our modern tribe. To reap the benefits of our inherent desire to pull together and create positive momentum, we must feel safe, appreciated and free to expand our comfort zone. How do you do […]
Developing Your Purpose
Living a life infused with meaning is the ultimate reward. Figuring out what that meaning is takes a bit of effort. You must examine yourself and ask tough questions. “What do I enjoy?” is necessary, but not enough. You need to ask: What am I uniquely talented at? What can I deliver in a way […]
Gratitude for What You Have
Feeling envious of those around us has always been easy. Social media amplifies that tendency. We compare ourselves to others and find our lives lacking. Instead of focusing on what others have, we should focus on what we have and feel thankful for it. People who have a gratitude practice are not only happier—they are […]
Strengthening Your Network
So did you make network connections this past week? Did it go well? Sometimes we need to step out of our comfortable to grow and learn and build our network. We all have a network of friends, family and colleagues that we can call on at any time – at least we believe that. No […]
Building a Network
HWe think building a network means meeting new people in order to advance our careers—no wonder a Harvard study found that people feel uneasy whenever they think of professional networking events. Building connections and relationships with new people helps us meet our goals. That’s why it is important to form new relationships. We can do […]
Dealing with Fear of Failure
Fear of failure happens to even the most successful people. Those who have reached the greatest heights in their industry did not hit their mark each time they tried to reach a goal. They just shot so high so many times that mathematically, one of their attempts was destined to succeed. You have to learn […]
