How to Transform Your Boring Gratitude Practice
You can only write down ‘three things you’re grateful for’ so many times before it gets stale. It’s no secret that practicing gratitude is a key to success. Some of the world’s most successful people swear by gratitude practice: Oprah says she kept a gratitude journal for ten years without fail during her ascent to stardom. Entrepreneur […]
3 Types of Perfectionism And How To Overcome Them
“What’s your biggest weakness?” You’ve probably heard that it’s no longer considered a wise move to respond to this common interview question by saying, “Well, I’m a bit of a perfectionist”. Being organized and self-disciplined—once considered a desirable quality—has become somewhat of an insult, even a warning sign to employers. But while it’s true that recent studies link maladaptive forms […]
5 Steps to Bouncing Back from a Crummy Day
Even if you love your job, an occasional bad day is par for the course. Everyone has those days where no matter how many happiness hacks or positive mantras you try, you just can’t shake a glass-half-empty attitude. A bad mood can ruin your productivity, putting the kibosh on your motivation and draining you of your creative energy. The secret to […]
3 Techniques to Boost Your Confidence After Receiving Criticism
When I asked my client Jessica how her relationship with her manager was going since we last spoke, there was a long pause. “Jessica, what happened?” I asked. “She ripped apart a presentation I put together. She said I needed to start over from scratch because it totally missed the mark. I couldn’t stop thinking […]
3 Ways to Apply the Kaizen Philosophy to Keep You Thriving
In the years following World War II, American auto executives visited Toyota manufacturing plants in Japan to examine how the company was able to produce so many vehicles so quickly. They discovered a humanizing philosophy driving the manufacturer’s innovation, one that intrinsically motivated workers to change process, procedures, and themselves for the better. Instead of […]
5 Ways to Battle Negative Thinking and Win
No one feels good after receiving harsh feedback or making a mistake. It’s natural to feel bad about yourself when you face a setback. But for many people, negative thinking can seep into your mind in other sneaky ways. Why We Have Negative Thoughts Perhaps you feel like an imposter as if you’re not qualified or cut […]
