Why Just Do It Is A Just Don’t
We’re a world of dreamers. We have bucket lists and life goals, and it seems nearly everyone wants to a) get in shape, b) write a book, or c) start their own business. I recently wrote about how to cultivate willpower in order to make our dreams a reality. And I was still mulling that…
Want more willpower? Start small and practice.
There’s no shortage of well-intended advice out there about how and what we should change. We may want to become an inspirational leader, lose weight, be a better parent, stop a bad habit, or as I wrote about recently, simply be more present. It strikes me that all of the advice in the world hinges…
The Multitaskers’ Guide to Being More Present
Just about every self-help movement from spirituality to leadership to parenting extols the virtue of being more present. We’re told to cultivate being introspective, still, and to pay attention to what we’re doing at the time we’re doing it. If we focus on the person or task in front of us, we give them, and…
How to Find a Job That Makes You Feel Alive
How can you find a career that ignites your passion? Now that’s a million dollar (or more) question. It seems that so many of us are searching for that elusive career that embodies Confucius’ quote to “find a job that you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Certainly within the confidentiality…
Time Management for the Time-Challenged
At the risk of sounding immodest, I’m going to admit that I’m good at managing my time. Co-workers, clients and friends often comment on how much I can produce and the range of work I can cover. I think of myself as one of those people who just gets stuff done. (There’s a dark side…
Start Your New Job Like a Rock Star
Starting a new job is a time of optimism. In front of you is pure potential, with promises made in the interviewing process still ringing in your ears. The first days can be a heady rush of excitement, engagement, and disorientation. Changing jobs is ranked among the highest stressors in a person’s life. Forward-thinking companies…
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