The fundamentals are the basics. They’re not always the most exciting thing to learn or do, but they’re usually the most important. We like the complicated stuff. We like to figure things out. Mastering the fundamentals of anything is hard and boring work. But the fundamentals are the things that matter the most. You’re limiting […]
Category: Career Mondays
Career Monday: 7 Tips to Help You Avoid Repeating the Same Mistakes
Most of us live lives riddled with the same mistakes relived time and time again. This is incredibly common, but life doesn’t have to be this way. We have the ability to learn from our past. We can make wiser decisions and behave differently in the future. Those that can do this successfully find life […]
Career Monday: To Change or Not to Change? That Is the Question
Back in the day it was commonplace to have a job for life or at least stay with the same company for an entire working lifetime. As time has passed, it’s become less and less likely that any of us will stay at the same job, company, or even career for very long. Most people […]
Career Monday: Success and The Law of Cause and Effect
The idea of cause and effect has been touted by the Buddha and scientists alike. The idea is simple: actions have effects, and effects are the result of actions. For example, saving money leads to a certain effect. Spending money has a different set of effects. This simple idea isn’t challenging to understand, but it’s […]
Career Monday: My determination sets me up for success.
Daily, I picture myself enjoying great victories. Whatever my heart dreams and my mind envisions, becomes a reality through my determination. In my mind, I am confident that I will succeed because I have an unshakeable faith in my abilities. When a door closes, I keep pounding until it opens because I am determined to […]
Reap the Benefits of Staying Focused at Work
It’s imperative to stay focused at work if you wish to meet your deadlines and succeed in your career. However, such concentration isn’t always easy to achieve. Something always seems to sabotage even your best efforts. Someone calls a meeting, a client throws a monkey wrench in your plans for the day, or your child […]
Career Monday: I Manage My Time for Success
Tell yourself that you are the master of time management! Each moment spent has a defined purpose. Place your priorities toward the top of my to-do list and ensure that these responsibilities get completed. Say these phrases to yourself to become the master of your time: My priorities change according to the environment I find […]
Career Monday: Follow These Tips to Help Others Achieve Career Success
During times of stress, worry, and anxiety, the experts in mental health tell us that thinking about others and helping them out of a problem often helps us move beyond our own anxieties. Doing something to help others is always a win-win. One of the most rewarding experiences for many people is helping someone else […]
Career Monday: A Foolproof Formula For Setting Boundaries At Work
Healthy boundaries are essential to any relationship, including the ones you have at work. Your personal limits express your values. They let others know what you care about and how you define acceptable and unacceptable behavior. Of course, in your professional life, there’s the extra factor of how to meet your personal needs without putting […]
Career Monday: 8 Methods to Overcome a Fear of Being Judged
The words that people say to us can have a lasting effect, leaving us feeling powerless and vulnerable. Over time, the things that people say to us can shape our own opinion of ourselves. This can lead to a fear of being judged, which if we are not careful, can negatively impact our relationships, jobs, […]