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Staying Motivated at Work
Motivation can be a hard thing to come by, especially when so many have been working from home for about a year. Staying motivated is a skill that [...]
The Right Time for a Raise
Raises and promotions can help us feel like we’re climbing the ladder to success in our careers. If you’re starting to feel under appreciated or left behind, you [...]
Resolve Workplace Conflict
Conflict keeps us from reaching our full potential. Being worried about issues with coworkers takes up too much space in your mind that should be focused on other [...]
Transition to A New Job with Ease
There have been many changes with those changes comes adjusting. One of the hardest things to adjust to is a new job. There are so many unknowns. Completing the tasks that you are hired for is only part of the transition. Fitting into a new office and finding a new routine is much more difficult. Try some of these ideas to make it easier. [...]
Save Your Good Vehicle, Get a Commuter Car
When you get your dream vehicle, you dream of all the fun, exciting places that it is going to take you. The last thing you are thinking about is the drive to and from work. We are not all lucky enough to live close to work. The commute can take a lot out of a car. By the time you are ready to take it [...]
Hobbies to Help You De-stress
No job is stress-free. They all come with it, and there isn't a way to avoid it altogether. The best thing to do is to find ways to relieve the stress of our workdays. Find a hobby that you enjoy to help de-stress. This doesn’t have to cost a lot of money either. Stress not only can make us hate work, but can also lead [...]
Job Search Tips
Looking for a new job can be an overwhelming task. There are a few steps that can make this process a little easier and less intimidating. These steps include knowing what you want for your next job, refining your resume to target specific positions and companies, networking, and proper preparation for your interview. Do Your Homework Start by creating a checklist of what you [...]
What to Wear
You have the perfect resume, rehearsed answers to the possible questions, and have done the research on your potential new company, so what’s left? Your outfit. What are you going to wear? This is your big opportunity. Your outfit is the chance to make a great first impression on your potential employer and future company. But what is the perfect outfit? The first point [...]
Interview Your Soon to be Boss
When looking for a new job, you spend hours and hours preparing your resume, rehearsing your answers, and picking out your interview outfit. What people typically forget to prepare for is interviewing their soon to be new boss and company. It is as important for you to “interview” the people interviewing you; a new career is not a one-way street. Of course, you want to [...]
Supporting your Loved Ones who Hate their Jobs
The likelihood is high that you have someone in your life who consistently complains about their job. It can be hard to determine what an appropriate response should be in these situations. Here are a few tips to help you support the people in your life who are struggling professionally. Ask Questions You're friend or family member is going to find a way to bring [...]
Ensuring a Good Night’s Sleep
Waking up feeling well rested is step one to ensuring you have a great work day. Without a clear mind and a rested body, you wont be able to perform your job at your optimum level. Take care of yourself! Make sure you get an appropriate amount of sleep each night by using these helpful tips. Circadian Rhythm An article written for sciencedaily.com explains, “In [...]
Streamlining your Workday
There is no shortage of distractions in the workplace. To avoid days where you feel like you're working hard yet not accomplishing anything, it's important to streamline the way your work. Here are some tips to help get you started. Make a To-Do List It may sound juvenile, but writing down every task you need to complete during the day can help you stay on [...]
Getting Along with Different Personalities in the Workplace
You have enough to worry about at work without having to stress about navigating different personalitiy types. Not only can it be tricky, it can also be exhausting trying to figure out how to best manage your coworkers. If you want to skip a whole lot of trial and error, here is a cheat sheet on the major personalities you'll find in your workplace. Ambitious [...]
Motivational Quotes to Get You Through the Work Week
There is no shame in needing motivational quotes to get you through a week. Work can be hard. It can feel overwhelming, frustrating and just plain boring at times. If you find yourself struggling and needing a little pick-me-up, check out these five quotes to help you kick start your motivation. “Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you [...]