Summer is coming to a close, but many people are still running around on 1-2 week vacations basking in the sun. I'm jealous. I haven't taken a vacation since the Spring, which feels like ages ago, and I'm so ready for my next one. I just have to be patient. Perhaps you just came back from a trip and are feeling sluggish trying to get back into the rhythm of normal life again. … [Read more...]
The Right Ways To Multitask Without Damaging Your Brain
I remember when describing yourself as a multitasker was an attribute every employer wanted to hear from job candidates. Nowadays, not so much. Why? Because too many people are doing it wrong! The world is a lot more complicated and fast paced now, and so many of us don't know how to sit still or focus effectively. We feel like we have to be doing something all the time, even … [Read more...]
What If You Lost Everything Except Your Career?
I've had a rough year so far. Scratch that, make that a rough ten months. It's unfortunate that this has been the most stressful and challenging period of my career. So much for thinking things get easier the more work experience you accumulate. Recently I had a bit of a wake up call when someone close to me asked, "what if you lost everything except your career?" I was … [Read more...]
8 Advantages And Pitfalls Of Being A Perfectionist: My Not So Secret Confessions
One of my strengths, which is actually also one of my weaknesses, is being a perfectionist. How can perfectionism be both you may ask? The main reason is because there are many advantages and pitfalls of being a perfectionist. And they tend to drive people like me crazy because we hate making mistakes and have high expectations for ourselves. If you're a perfectionist … [Read more...]
Why You Should Listen To Your Elders At Work And In Life
Since we were little tikes, our parents have been saying to us, "listen to your elders," "because I said so," "you’ll understand when you’re older," and "someday you’ll realize that I’m right." You must remember how annoying it was to hear that, especially as a teenager. I know I sure do. I can't even count the number of times I used to roll my eyes when I heard those phrases. … [Read more...]