3 Ways to Save Yourself from Your Own Ego
We all have an ego that’s made up of certain beliefs about our personality, talents, and abilities. Your ego – while a necessary part of your identity – can be a troublemaker. If left unchecked, it can cause you to act out in less-than-glowing ways. When one of my coaching clients, Alex, was passed over for a […]
6 Proven Strategies to Help You Blast Past Setbacks
Anyone that has worked hard to change themselves knows there’s a big difference between setting goals and achieving them. Situations arise that derail your progress. You get busy and overwhelmed. Life happens. Sometimes one small setback may spiral into self-sabotage: Sneaking one cookie leads to eating the entire plate. Taking a week off of the gym becomes six months […]
3 Must-Have Boundaries When Dealing with a Gossipy Coworker
Every workplace is filled with interesting personalities — including frustrating ones. If you feel like you’re surrounded by difficult people at the office, take heart. You’re not alone. Studies have found that one in eight people leave a job due to problems with coworkers. Gossiping co-workers can be the most problematic of all. Not only do […]
Why Career Plans Are Not Always The Answer
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” You’re not alone if you’ve been caught off guard by this question in an interview. The idea of a five-year plan is so popular because it promises certainty –– that if we follow a linear path to success, happiness will follow. But trying to predict the future […]
How to Craft a Career You’ll Love
Most people assume that if they dislike their jobs their only options are to leave and find a “better” opportunity within their field, or to change careers entirely. But there’s a thread of academic research around a third option called job crafting – the practice of making the most of the job you have. Pioneered by […]
5 Reasons Why the Goal You Just Set will Probably Fail
It’s easy to set goals. Reaching them is difficult. That’s because people often misunderstand the process of goal-setting and how to change for the better. As a human behavior professor, I see people inadvertently set themselves up to fail. Here’s is what other human behavior experts won’t tell you about achieving goals: Trying to Motivate Yourself Usually Doesn’t Work. Motivation is fickle. It ebbs and flows with […]
