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When One Career Isn’t Enough
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Karen Deans is an artist, illustrator and designer. Her online Portfolio shows some of her work, ranging from colorful posters to clever postcards, from fine art to business logos, magazine covers and book illustrations. And Karen is also a writer. Among other projects, she is the author of children’s books, like the charming “Swing Sisters,”which tells… Read More
How to be Happy at Work
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The most recent of bestselling author Dan Buettner’s insightful “Blue Zone” books shares lessons from healthy and thriving people around the world. In “The Blue Zones of Happiness,” Buettner summarizes a broad sweep of research and recommends ways for all of us to achieve greater well-being. According to Buettner, the latest studies suggest that by… Read More
Overcome 7 Common Reasons You Don’t Network
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You already know that, for most professionals, a broad, diverse social network is vital to career success. Career support is just one of the benefits that tend to flow to a person with many connections. The importance of being embedded in a vibrant network is so great that social scientists are studying how it impacts… Read More
Praise Your Team in Ways That Work
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People like to be appreciated. In fact, we need it. If a friend or colleague offers us a warm and sincere “thank you,” we tend to feel acknowledged and validated. And each little expression of gratitude might help create a sense of connection between those giving and receiving thanks. Psychologists say that feeling appreciated promotes… Read More
Quit Saying “If Only”
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“If only I’d done more networking, I’d be able to find a new job.” “If only they’d stop bothering me with trivial meetings, I could finish this project.” “If only I’d gotten that promotion, I wouldn’t hate this company.” “If only I were younger, I bet they’d listen.” One of the more self-destructive phrases to… Read More
Try This Recipe for Job Satisfaction
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I book my haircuts three months in advance because Jason Holloway, my hairdresser, has a full calendar and a long waitlist. Jason sometimes works just 4 days a week, and he sees clients only 6 to 8 hours a day. Unlike other studio owners I’ve known, he never double books in order to squeeze in… Read More
Quit Saying “If only”
By: Beverly Jones
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“If only I’d done more networking, I’d be able to find a new job.” “If only they’d stop bothering me with trivial meetings, I could finish this project.” “If only I’d gotten that promotion, I wouldn’t hate this company.” “If only I were younger, I bet they’d listen.” One of the more self-destructive phrases to… Read More
Overcome 7 Common Reasons You Don’t Network
By: Beverly Jones
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You already know that, for most professionals, a broad, diverse social network is vital to career success. How to move beyond your excuses for not networking. Career support is just one of the benefits that tend to flow to a person with many connections. The importance of being embedded in a vibrant network is so… Read More
When “Working Hard” Isn’t Enough – Refocus
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Like most successful professionals, you probably respect the power of hard work. But are you always “working hard” in the smartest way? When things aren’t going well, it’s tempting to redouble your efforts on your major projects. But sometimes a better use of a few hours may be to concentrate briefly but intensely on other… Read More
Loneliness Adds to Career Burnout
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Millions of Americans often feel alone, and it’s making them ill. In 2016, Dr. Vivek Murthy, then U.S. Surgeon General, sounded an alarm. “Despite the ubiquity of social media, we are facing an epidemic of loneliness and social isolation,” he said. According to Murthy, social connection is a critical component of “emotional well-being,” a “powerful… Read More