Have you ever worked on a team that operated like a well-oiled machine? Where everyone’s role was clearly defined, communication ran smoothly, and you didn’t have to constantly deal with problems because someone else dropped the ball? Alternatively, have you worked on a team where everyone had a lot on their plate, but different tasks … Read more
The worst days at work are those that are slammed busy from start to finish, but when 5:00 rolls around, you’ve hardly accomplished a thing. I find this to be the case on days when I am constantly interrupted by phone calls, emails, and unexpected tasks. These days are frustrating because while they do require hard work … Read more
When you think back to your younger years, you may not recall any of your “dear diary” moments as particularly enlightening. However, as adults with long-term goals and aspirations for self-improvement, keeping a journal in an effective manner can have a strong impact on your life. Adopting a journaling habit can help you meet your goals and improve your quality … Read more
Whether you’ve been tasked with defining the annual goals for your department at work or you’re coming up with objectives to achieve a personal record, you’re familiar with the idea of aiming high and working hard. The words “goal” and “objective” are often used interchangeably, and while the terms are related, they have some stark … Read more
Anyone who is active on the internet has heard the phrase, “TikTok made me buy it.” And…many of us can directly relate to this saying. I can’t count the number of times I’ve been up late at night scrolling through TikTok, only to turn to Amazon to buy something that was definitely going to change … Read more
We are in the depths of winter right now, but it won’t be long before we come out on the other side. This has been an especially long season for those who like to be out and about–socializing, experiencing new things, and taking on the world. But, as we sit in isolation in the midst … Read more
Mental illness is shaking off its outdated stigma, and people are starting to have a dialogue about their struggles with these invisible disorders. Out of all of the mental illnesses, the most common fall under the category of anxiety disorders, which impacts 18.1% of the American population each year. This specific type of mental disorder … Read more
Whether you’ve been in a leadership role or you’ve ever been a part of a team, I’m sure at some point you have felt the frustration of other people slacking off. Alternatively, you may have been in a situation where you see someone else’s potential so clearly, but they don’t have the confidence to see … Read more
Let’s talk about your success. How would you rate your success in life up to this point? What does the term “success” look like to you in your future? How Do You Define Success? There are many different ways in which people define this loose term. To some, being successful means earning a lot of … Read more
We talk a lot about the purpose of your life on this site– how to find your purpose, writing your life purpose statement, and how important it is to create goals that fall in line with your purpose. But today, we are going to talk about living life on purpose. If you’re like many people, you spend your life on auto-pilot, … Read more