Monday, July 30, 2018
5 Tips How to Staying Interested In Your Job
1. Know your “why.”
This is fundamental and where you need to start. Why do you do what you do? Make sure you’re in a line of work that you find interesting, and then clearly identify why you’re doing it. I highly recommend Simon Sinek’s book, Start With Why, so that you can more deeply connect to your personal career mission.
2. Set digital goals.
Now that you know why you’re doing what you do, set up short-term and long-term goals to keep you engaged and on track! I love digital tools and apps since they can give friendly reminders. Want to get promoted in 12 months? What are the steps you can take to get there? Get them on the calendar, and start working.
3. Watch what you say to yourself.
We are so good at convincing ourselves of almost anything. You need to be very careful what you are repeating to yourself. While you may truly be bored or lack interest, don’t dwell on it. You will only make things worse.
4. Keep your comments to yourself.
Don’t start talking to anyone at work about your newly discovered boredom.
It will get around; and once it does, people will start looking for signs of disengagement.
5. Be mindful.
Start each morning with a positive mantra. Then, watch what you say to yourself and others throughout the day. Avoid negative thoughts and comments about your job, and skip the office gossip. Stop taking everything so personally. Bonus: when you practice mindfulness at work, your stress levels subsequently will go way down.
Saturday, February 25, 2017
5 Ways to Keep Your Attitude Up When Life Tries to Bring You Down
1. Take some time away.
You know what happens. You’re going about your day and everything seems to be going well, when out of nowhere, disaster strikes. All of your best laid plans begin to tumble. Sometimes circumstances surprise us and we react—and, unfortunately, this often compounds the problem, because by reacting, we tend to operate out of our weaknesses instead of our strengths. We make decisions that are not well thought out. We function with a bad attitude that says, “I can't believe this is happening!”
2. Keep your eye on the goal.
One of the biggest problems with trouble is that it gets your focus off where it should be. When racecar drivers get into trouble, they keep their eyes straight ahead and do not move them away. There is too much chance of wrecking otherwise. Instead, their eyes are on the goal—and this keeps them out of trouble.
3. Focus on solutions, not problems.
“The squeaky wheel gets the grease,” the old saying goes. Negative
circumstances don't sit idly by—they scream for our attention. When we
face difficult circumstances, we tend to dwell on them. We talk about
them, fret about them and give them way too much attention.
4. Get some positive input.
The mind tends to build on itself, so when we begin to go in one direction (like worrying), it can be a slippery slope. One thing we must do is get our thoughts back on track with positive ideas.
5. Tell yourself the good.
One of the greatest internal powers we have is the power to control our thoughts.Spend time dwelling on the good things about your life or career instead of the problems. Think about positive things—things that you enjoy and that give you a sense of happiness and peace. There is an old childhood song that says, "Count your blessings—name them one by one." That’s great advice! Let your positive attitude develop from within as well as from without. This makes all the difference
Thursday, February 23, 2017
5 Ways to Stay Positive When You’re Having a Bad Day
1. Develop a plan.
Often we just feel “off” and we let it affect our day without finding out what it is that made us feel down in the first place. So identify what’s making you feel despondent. Be specific. And once that is done, make a plan. Write out what you can do to turn around your sour mood.
2. Associate with winners.
We tend to think like the people we hang around. That’s not news, but how often do we stop and notice who we talk to every day? The group that laments over a two-cent gas hike is not likely the same group that discusses the latest stock options. It’s two different mindsets. The greatest investment for the worrywart is to find a cell of positive-minded, successful people. How did they get where they are? How do they think? Let the osmosis begin.
3. Speak positive words.
We tend to believe what we say. Our minds literally go in the direction of our words. Of course, we can’t talk ourselves into being taller, but we can have a more positive outlook by noticing the good, anticipating a positive outcome and speaking it out loud. It’s almost impossible to shout, “I feel fantastic!” and be depressed at the same time. A few verbal affirmations throughout the day will go a long way toward lifting your spirits.
4. Laugh anyway.
There is so much to stress over these days—politics, the economy, the ozone layer, the missing button on your favorite shirt. Still, there is a consensus among many medical professionals that laughter will do you a world of good. In fact, the Mayo Clinic article “Stress relief from laughter? It’s no joke” says, “A rollicking laugh fires up then cools down your stress response and it can increase your heart rate. The result? A good relaxed feeling.” To stay upbeat and positive, make laughter a deliberate part of your arsenal against the blues.
5. Execute.
Once you’ve identified what deflates your spirit, made a plan to overcome it and developed some mental weapons, it’s time to bring out the big guns. Put your thoughts into action. It’s hard to worry about a problem while you are busy solving it. This is no time to be passive. Get angry. Get aggressive. Attack your problems with a vengeance. What right do they have to destroy the pleasure you get out of life? The physical act of execution is a diabolical weapon against whatever ails you and can create a surprising sense of bliss in the midst of the turmoil.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
5 Daily Habits of Highly Successful People
1. Successful people plan out their day the night before.
It’s easy to get off track when you don’t have a plan. Without planning
what your day will look like, you wake up not knowing what you want to do or
accomplish. Successful people spend a little time the night before giving
themselves clear goals for the next day. Then they wake up and go down their
list.
2. Successful people read books to get inspired.
Books contain so much knowledge. Apparently Elon Musk would read at least four hours a day growing up. Four hours. And look how successful he became.There isn’t necessarily a defined length as to how much time you should be reading, but forming a daily reading habit will expand your knowledge and help you on your journey to success.
3. Successful people make their health a priority.
What you eat and how much you exercise affects every area of your life. Successful people use their exercise as a time to reset and plan. And they make smart food choices that will give them the energy they need to accomplish everything on their daily to-do list
4. Successful people don’t get distracted by what other people are doing.
you can learn so much—about their mistakes, their victories, what to do,
what not to do. But if you start comparing your progress to theirs,
instead of using their stories as inspiration, you can feel jealous,
stressed, unworthy.
5. Successful people live each day as if it were the last.
Life is busy, it’s chaotic, and so you tend to want to focus on the future—we all do it, worry about what’s next. But while planning is important, so is living—being fully present.Life is short, and there’s no guarantee as to when it will end. successful people live each day as if it were their last and make the most out of each moment—and so should you.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
5 Things to Do Before Your Next Job Interview
1. Study the job inside and out
In the days leading up to your interview, the job description for the
position you’re applying to should
become your best friend. Study it
closely to get a better sense of the skills the hiring manager is
seeking.
2. Research the company
Although you’ll learn a lot about the organization during the interview,
be sure to do some investigating beforehand. Familiarize yourself with
the company’s mission statement and culture by checking out its website
and social media platforms. Companies are working increasingly hard to
hire not only the right
employees, but the right people. Being a good
cultural fit can go a long way in securing a job
3. Tap into your network of contacts
Speaking of social networks, don’t forget to make use of your own
collection of contacts. Reach out to your school’s alumni to see whether
anyone has experience in your field of interest. Or, if you know
someone employed by the company you’re interviewing with, arrange an
informational session with him or her. If all goes well, that person
will probably put in a good word for you.
4. Prepare questions for the hiring manager
A successful interview will feel more like a conversation than a
one-sided interrogation. Although Browne advises students to rehearse
short elevator speeches that can be used if the hiring manager asks them
to tell him or her about themselves, it’s equally important to have
additional questions ready. Ask for more detail about your potential
role, the company and the interviewer’s experience at the organization.
5. Use positive body language
Parents don’t prod their kids to sit up at the dinner table for no
reason. In an interview room, good posture matters, and the way in which
you deliver your responses to questions is nearly as important as the
answers themselves. “Body Language and attitude speak volumes,” Spencer says. “Show interest and enthusiasm for the company and the position.”
Friday, February 17, 2017
5 Ways to Keep Employers Interested After an Interview
1. Take initiative
If the interview didn’t end as you had hoped, it’s up to you to keep your name fresh in the interviewer’s mind
2. Read between the lines during communication
Once the interview is over, take notes of the positive and negative feedback you received from the
interviewer.
3. Gauge the employer's attitude
Paying close attention to how you receive feedback from the employer can be a good indicator of whether you should keep in touch.
4. Float around their chain of command
Believe it or not, there a number of ways you can get your foot into a door at a company.
5. Keep employers informed
It's always a good idea to keep employers informed about your job search, especially if they gave you serious consideration for the position.
5 Books Can Make You Understand About Success
1. How to win and influence people by Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie's best-selling book that helped to launch a personal growth empire should be required reading for everyone who wants to learn how to build and nurture relationships.
2.Magic Of Thinking Big by David Schwartz
if you've struggled with procrastination or small thinking, this is the book for you. In it Schwartz offers practical advice that can help you get inspired and motivated to create a bigger life for yourself.
3. One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard
If you're going to read one management book in your life, this should be it. It's simple. You can read it in an afternoon. And the advice works.
4. Lean Start-Up by Eric Ries
Before you create any short of business you'll want to give Lean Start-Up a read through.
5. Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
To think that thoughts can create your reality sounded a little
far-fetched at first. But after going through the book and understanding
that your thoughts create your beliefs, which lead to actions, which
then lead to habits….well you can get where I’m going with this.
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