There are a lot of ironies in life, don't you think? Maybe a better word is paradoxical, such as "look, but don't touch, smell, but don't taste." I'm even thinking that maybe another word to throw into the mix is cynical. … [Read more...]
How Positive Psychology Can Improve Your Everyday Life
If you're like most people, you probably feel disheartened and down sometimes. Whether we stress about work, family, our love life or the political climate, problems, whether they be personal or global, can cast a pall over our life. Happily, there is a solution. … [Read more...]
Bored With Retirement? You Can Easily Un-retire!
Many people look forward to retirement -- sleeping late, playing Golf, going for long walks -- retirement can be wonderful! But, some people retire and find that they're actually a bit bored and yearn to return to the workforce -- we have some great resources to help you do just that! … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Em’ Get You Down!
There was a period in my life in which I was happy and contented in all aspects of life, except for work. I had begun a new job and had all the usual excitement and high hopes that come along with a fresh career opportunity -- yes, I was a bit nervous, but it paled in significance to the anticipation that this could finally be my dream job. … [Read more...]
Why Being More “Likeable” Should be a Priority
I used to think that my success in life was dependent upon my natural talent and on my level of education, career accomplishments and personal achievements. I figured that by doing well, particularly at work, I would be praised and would go bounding up the ladder of success with no obstacles in my way. … [Read more...]
Job Hunting? Don’t Say These Words in Your Interview
By Jacquelyn Smith, via Business Insider Aside from submitting a résumé full of typos, the quickest way to be eliminated from consideration for a new job is making an avoidable interview blunder — like putting your foot in your mouth. "Every year we see more surveys and polls come out listing some of the crazy things that candidates do or say in job interviews," says … [Read more...]