Archive for December, 2010
Best of Work Happy Now 2010
2010 is almost over and it’s been a very memorable year.
We’ve expanded our superpowers. We’ve found new ways to make people happy at work. We’ve found ways to take setbacks and use them make us stronger.
You’ve hopefully taken your happiness to the next level and kept it there. I can’t wait for 2011, but before we get there I would like to reminisce about 2010.
Who is Dibs?
Karl’s note: This post was inspired by the book, “Dibs in Search of Self,” by Virginia Axline.
First, let me say it doesn’t matter who Dibs is. It doesn’t matter because as you read the book you connect with the character of Dibs. You saw yourself through his story.
What does matter is what you do with this knowledge.
Before I lose you…I know this is a career development site. Let me explain who Dibs is. Dibs is a young boy who went into therapy because his parents thought that he was mentally defective. (Spoiler alert!). He was actually a genius. The book was created to help play therapy counselors understand how play therapy can build a kid’s confidence and awareness.
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Holiday Stress Relief Tips that Last All Year Long
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Eileen Habelow, Ph.D. of Randstad
December is one of those contradictory months during which we use the most vacation time but feel the most stressed. Why is this? Add up the limited time in the office, the fact that everyone on vacation isn’t responding to email or voicemail and the personal workload of holiday shopping and cooking, and you have your answer.
But the question isn’t why we’re stressed but what we can do about it. While you’re still at the office this holiday season, here are a few tips to keep the stress level down and the cheer up.
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Fire Cracker, A Lousy Day and Multiply It By 7
I’ve had some real “fire cracker explodes in your hand” kind of days. You know those days when you take a chance and it back fires in your face.
The old Karl (before Work Happy Now) usually got all depressed and sulked for days on end when I had a lousy day. I now practice being happy at work. I don’t put up with a lousy day any longer.
I’ve learned how to let the pain go and move on.
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The Skillful Art of Salary Negotiation
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Lisa H. (aka RunningBear) is the founder of Getting to Zen. I liked this article because negotiating can actually be fun if you have the right tools and attitude.
About 3 and half years ago I was in the awkward position of having to negotiate my salary for the position I currently hold. I say awkward because salary negotiation is often the most sensitive issue in the whole hiring process. As I have gotten older, I have become more comfortable discussing what my skills are worth, but I am not yet where I want to be.
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10 Common Career Mistakes
I’ve made the mistake of feeling helpless and I don’t want you to feel the same way.
The list below was created to help remind you to stay in control of your career and not give up on designing the career of your dreams.
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