Maybe you’d like to turn your creativity into a career but jokes about starving artists make you a little nervous. In reality, it is possible to make a living while making art. Whether you’re a drama student trying to figure out what to do after graduation or a professional thinking about making a career change, […]
Extroverts might seem to rule the world, but there are plenty of introverts behind the scenes with a lot of power and influence. Some of the most powerful companies in the world were founded and are run by introverts. But more importantly, how can you navigate the world and still stay true to your introverted […]
Your mission statement tells the world who you are and what you hope to do with your life. It helps you focus throughout your life on what you feel your purpose is. Consider a couple of examples of personal mission statements: A working parent’s mission statement: “I want to be the best parent I can […]
Balancing your home and career can be a challenge for any employee, especially when you live and work in the same space. How do you allocate your time between personal and professional responsibilities? How can you focus on conference calls when you’re surrounded by dirty laundry? Learn how to set priorities and reduce distractions whether […]
Everyone has their own reaction to criticism, slights, and bad news. Some of us are naturally more sensitive than others. However, becoming very upset due to a perceived insult isn’t something you’re born with. It’s a skill that took a lot of practice to perfect. Some of us have a perspective and set of mental […]
Making the most of life means different things to different people. To determine what it means to you, you may want to do some soul-searching. Once you discover what you really desire, you can move toward it and find meaning in the process. Helping others is an effective way to receive more fulfillment from your […]
Fear of success? Most people don’t believe they fear success, but most of them would be incorrect. Our lives rarely change because we become comfortable with our situation. We might not like it, but it’s comfortable. We know what to expect. We might be unhappy, but we know we can deal with it. In a […]
It’s time to move on to greener pastures! It can be exciting to leave one job for another. However, you can’t just turn out the lights and wave goodbye on your way out to the parking lot. There are several actions that need to be taken to ensure a smooth transition for you and your […]
Rejection is hard to take, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many types of rejection. Your idea might be rejected from work. You might be rejected for a date. Maybe your latest manuscript was rejected by the publisher. These things happen on a regular basis. Most of us make two mistakes: We take […]
Many people believe that money is the ultimate success. However, there are many wealthy people that are utterly miserable. Maybe success is about more than just money. You can define success for yourself. Is success about money? It can be if that’s what you choose. It can also be about something else. You can set […]
