When you hear good advice, you should always do two things: Take it in and pass it on. You could also Blog about it… maybe a good niche to blog about?
A common problem that many people face is that they have a hard time saying no to people, and end up with such a crowded schedule that they’re not able to get everything done when they need to. In order to be successful, you need to manage your time appropriately and not overbook yourself so much that you end up without any personal time to work on things that you…
Let’s face it. People are going to get under your skin at work. In most cases, you are not in charge of picking the people who you work with. That means you will find plenty of incompatible people in the workplace. But blowing a gasket when someone makes you reach your boiling point could cost you your job. You need to find ways to diffuse your anger. You will not…
When you enter into a negotiation of any kind, one major ally will be keeping your emotions in check. It’s the one time when it makes a big difference. If your counterparty sees any signs of emotion, he or she will be sure to capitalize on it by using it against you. Excitement is the first emotion to manage. Don’t let the counterparty know that you will do whatever it…
Mixing feelings with work? Never! Society usually tells us to keep our work problems and home problems totally separate, which ends up making a lot of people feel like they can’t bring their feelings with them to work situations. Here’s the reality: Feelings are inevitable at work. Just like any situation in life, you’re going to experience feelings and emotions in your work environment. You can’t always act on these,…
If you feel like life has become predictable, unfulfilling, and boring, maybe it’s time for a fresh start. Deciding to make a change doesn’t mean you have to turn your life upside down, but it is an opportunity to stand back and revise your current way of life. Whether it’s a lifestyle, location, or career change, there are some simple things you can do right now to get out of…
How are you feeling about your current job? Are you still feeling energized, or are you bored? If you’re not feeling excited about your work, maybe it’s time for a fresh start. The days of working for the same company for your whole career are over, and multiple jobs across your working life is the new normal. Here are some practical steps you can take right now to recharge your…
Have you ever noticed how some people just seem to skate right through their academic career while others seem to struggle endlessly? For some of us, academics just don’t seem to come as easily as it does to others. Or does it? Is it possible that intelligence is not necessarily left to the gene pool and there is something you can do about it?
Have you ever noticed how some people just seem to skate right through their academic career while others seem to struggle endlessly? For some of us, academics just don’t seem to come as easily as it does to others. Or does it? Is it possible that intelligence is not necessarily left to the gene pool and there is something you can do about it?