How to Work on Your Weaknesses (Without Beating Yourself Up)
We’ve all had it: that sinking feeling when you just know you’ve bombed at a meeting or presentation. It sucks—and, frankly, it hurts our ego. We all want to be good—scratch that—great at our jobs, so a misstep can leave us feeling vulnerable. In our heads, we start launching harsh internal criticisms, ruminating on our […]
4 Ways to Comfort a Coworker in Crisis (When You Have No Idea How to React)
When you spend 40+ hours a week with the same group of people, you can’t help but form bonds. Shared experiences like laughing at office-related inside jokes, dealing with tough bosses, and frequenting favorite lunch spots can turn colleagues into personal friends. You may even come to know about your co-workers’ lives outside of the […]
7 Proven Ways to Be Happier at Work (Starting Today)
Are you happy at work? If someone asked you this question, what would first come to your mind? Maybe you’d evaluate your job satisfaction with the type of work you’re doing — does it fit your skill set and challenge you? Others may equate career happiness to compensation or the prestige of a particular employer. […]
5 Signs You’re Too Emotionally Invested in Your Job
While there’s nothing wrong with caring about your career, problems arise when you let work control your feelings and behaviors. If you become too emotionally invested in your job and professional identity, it can bring you down more than it lifts you up. Those of us who pride ourselves on being career-oriented can get so […]
The Morning Routine I Follow for Success Every Day
Your mornings can set the tone for your entire day. It can mean the difference between a super-productive day or a sluggish one. Yet many people take their mornings for granted. For them, the time between waking up and getting to work is a blur, but bad habits like repeatedly hitting the snooze button are […]
5 No-Fail Ways to Finally Start Your Next Big Project
If you’re like me, you have a growing to-do list filled with big ideas to accomplish. Yet day after day, life gets in the way and our passion project falls by the wayside. We make excuses like “I’ll do it tomorrow” or “I’m not in the mindset right now”, waiting for the perfect moment of […]
