Being willing to try and take a risk can sound very scary for some people but I think it's a key factor to success. Being open to putting forth effort, no matter the outcome, only strengthens your resolve and pushes you to places you might ever go. I see this weekly on the dance floor, …
What Are You Saying ‘No’ To?
Every day we make decisions; some are major ones, such as buying a car, changing jobs, or ending a relationship. Other decisions are small - should I eat the doughnut or the salad or what outfit should I wear to work? In making a decision, essentially you are saying yes to one option and no …
Opportunities Are There If You Look for Them
Yesterday turned out to be a really good day, business-wise. I decided to return to a professional association meeting I used to attend a few years ago, where I was heavily involved, but stopped for several reasons. One of those was the timing of the meeting as they often have these early meetings where I …
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Having Fun While Being Appropriate at the Office Christmas Party
As the holiday season is in full-swing, many companies are holding their annual holiday office party as a way to celebrate and bring workers together in song and cheer. However, there are some do's and don'ts to be aware of so you can have fun, but be appropriate at the party so you aren't the …
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Believing You Can Gets You Everthing
"In order to succeed, we must first believe we can." (Nickos Kazantakis) Our thoughts and beliefs dictate the direction in our lives, which is why so much focus is placed on mindset, overcoming fears, undoing negative thoughts, and a host of other issues related to thoughts, feelings and beliefs. Change a thought you will act …
2016 Almost Here: Time to Update That Resume of Yours
There aren't many more days of this month before we are into 2016. This is a perfect time to pull out your resume and update it - this applies not only if you plan to move into a new job in the new year. Just as you should be reviewing your credit report yearly (or …
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When Gratitude Becomes Harder
I'm on Day 24 of a 100-Day Gratitude Challenge I'm participating in. While this might sound like an easy task, I can personally tell you that this is a lot harder than it seems. Placing the focus on all we do have and appreciating those parts of our lives is what the practice of gratitude …
Are You Investing in Yourself/Your Career?
As I'm all about careers - which includes working for yourself or others - I often find that a majority of workers do not pay much attention to their career until something happens. The threat of a job loss or having too much stress are typical situations that elicit attention; but what about the positives …
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Rate Your Mood Daily to Succeed
I often hear from clients who are struggling with their career or their business (and sometimes, their life) who get caught in the trap of only seeing the negatives: 'No one is calling me for an interview', 'I can't get clients' or 'I'll never be happy.' The end result are feelings of frustration, anger, anxiety …
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