How to Be More You
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
Just be yourself and they will love you. How many moms have said that to their little boys and girls?
What they should really say is just be yourself and screw everyone else because people will find ways to hate you no matter what you do. This is true in business and life.
Happiness
You want to be happy. That means you can’t let other people dictate your decision making process.
I’m trying to be more me, but I find it difficult.
I still remember the first day of school during my 7th grade year and a popular student telling me to sit down and stop being so annoying. The pain goes deep. I don’t want to be annoying. I want people to like me.
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5 Ways to Improve Your Attitude and Productivity
Sunday, January 30th, 2011
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Michelle of Wicked Whimsy.
At any give time, there are a great amount of people who are working their current job as a “day” job or a “right now” job, while they work on their dream job or passion projects on the side. I know I’ve done my share of this, and sometimes, it’s not easy! If you feel forced into your work arrangement, it can make you resentful, angry, and unproductive at work – which doesn’t do anyone any favors, since you’re spending most of your waking hours there! If this happens to you, try using the following tips to improve your attitude & productivity at your day job.
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Live the Life You Want – Art of Nonconformity Book Review
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Where Do You Hide Your Happiness?
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
As my 1 Sentence Journal fills up I’m beginning to see my happiness patterns. For example when I start writing early in the day I can get my thoughts on this track that allows me to write in large quantities. I plant the seed early and I can’t let go. I almost always end up surprising myself with my productivity levels.
I never would have discovered this if I hadn’t taken the time to contemplate my workday. You don’t need to meditate in the typical sense to enjoy the benefits of contemplation. The idea is to find a way to relax your thoughts and be in the now, so you can improve just a little bit each day.
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7 Ways to Have a Good Relationship With Your Boss
Monday, January 17th, 2011
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Lisa of Getting to Zen. I want to add that this post can also be used for small business owners who need to improve their relationships with their clients. A happy client is just like a happy boss.
I always knew that having a good relationship with my managers was important, however, I didn’t realize how important it was until four years into my career. Looking back on my working life, I could have had many more opportunities for advancement had I worked on building strong relationships with those I reported to.
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Living Your Superpowers Manifesto
Friday, January 14th, 2011
Today:
There is someone out there who needs you. They expect you to help them with their problems.
Their pain is great. They sit at their computer, staring at their screen, worried what to do next. They step away from their work wishing that they had you in their life.
You have powers to change peoples’ lives.
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Why is the Game Angry Birds so Popular?
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
There are too many iPhone apps to keep track of. There are over 300,000 apps available on iTunes. When you include all the other smart phone apps available it’s head spinning. One of the most popular apps is the game Angry Birds. It’s #1 in many countries.
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Coworker Trust – Sometimes It’s Better to Give AND Receive
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Eileen Habelow, Ph.D. of Randstad
You work with them about 8 hours a day, 250 days out of the year. Depending on your line of work, you may see them more than you see friends and family. Your co-workers are an integral part of your ability to do your job, to develop and succeed in your career and even to ensure your day-to-day happiness. In this year’s Randstad Work Watch survey on coworker relationships, 70 percent of respondents said that workplace friendships create a more supportive and friendly workplace. That’s why building healthy, trusting relationships with these people is so important.
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Best of Work Happy Now 2010
Wednesday, December 29th, 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?
Monday, December 27th, 2010
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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