Category: self improvement

  • Bosses Don’t Encourage Curiosity as Much as They Think They Do

    October 12, 2018 Written by Ashley Hamer We’re not too big to admit that “curiosity” has become something of a buzzword these days. Search for the term on a job board, and you’ll find thousands of postings for everything from a senior data scientist (“We welcome your adaptability, your curiosity, and your passion”) to a marketing intern (“must…

  • HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO HAVE FAILED AT SOMETHING IN LIFE?

    Most of us spend our entire lives trying to avoid mucking up. But unless you’ve never had any dreams or goals or really any sort of ambitions at all, chances are you’ve failed at something at least once in your life. And it’s also just as likely that your “failure” laid the foundation for your…

  • It’s All About First Impressions!

    Don’t Worry, You Made a Better First Impression Than You Think October 9, 2018 Written by Mae Rice Meeting someone new can be nerve-wracking. The possibilities, good and bad, feel endless. What if they don’t laugh at your jokes? What if they’re secretly a psychopath? What if you’re a psychopath and they’re the first person to figure it…

  • Set a time limit on negativity.

    Originally posted on Thriving Under Pressure: Time is in such short supply. The sooner we appreciate its value, the better life becomes. When I was a kid my mom set the egg timer for almost everything we did; whether it was how long we spent doing our homework, weeding the garden, watching television, or complaining…

  • 5 Questions to Ask Yourself If You’re Ready to Change Careers

    Ready to change careers? By Sharlyn Lauby | October 6, 2016 According to a study from LinkedIn, young professionals today change jobs more than their older counterparts. Now, that statistic alone shouldn’t be a surprise or a concern. People change jobs all the time. It’s a natural part of our professional lives and shouldn’t be viewed as a failure. The…