Imagine you’re at your office, overwhelmed by tasks, meetings, and deadlines. Maybe you’re juggling so much that your work-life balance feels like a myth. Trust me, I’ve been there. In my early career days, I used to think pulling all-nighters and multitasking were hallmarks of success. However, it wasn’t until I started integrating practical work … Read more
Do you think that you’re past the point of being able to achieve your goals? Are you over 40 and feel stuck with your career? Perhaps you wanted to run a marathon but you feel like an ancient amongst saplings when you look at most other runners. Think you’re too old to find love? Well, … Read more
I have had my fair share of boring jobs. In fact, in one of my former jobs, I think my biggest accomplishment was researching and subsequently applying to graduate school. Having a lot of downtime at work can be really frustrating, especially if you feel like you have a lot more to offer than you’re … Read more
“The only thing that is constant is change.” – Heraclitus Especially with the advancements in technology, the world is constantly changing, and it’s up to you to keep up with it (which is near impossible if you don’t have a growth mindset). The only way for you to do this is to accept yourself as … Read more
Out of all of the standard job interview questions, one that is among my least favorite is, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” I understand that potential employers are looking for a goal-oriented person who is driven to progress in their career, but my knee-jerk response to this question is always, “I don’t even … Read more
Maintenance workers face many challenges on the job, including, but not limited to, finding a steady position, dealing with unplanned and unscheduled maintenance, and being familiar with various aspects of care, budget issues, and time constraints. SMART is a goal-setting methodology that tells you how to set goals for the highest chance of success. This … Read more
Twas’ the night before exams and all through the dorms… ill-prepared students were filing add/drop forms. On the other side of town, an ad executive grows weary… as his career defining pitch is still merely a query. People like these have turned overthinking into an artform. They are victims of analysis paralysis and, as such, … Read more
If you are considering dropping out of college and you share your thoughts with others, you’ll find that the responses or reactions can be grouped into three: those who sit on the fence those who will support your decision to drop out and do what makes you happy and those who firmly believe you need … Read more
Being an artist or a creative person allows you a great deal of freedom in your daily life. It’s a great way to make a living while also being able to enjoy your time and portray your skills to the world. This is however not to say that creatives and artistic people don’t face certain … Read more
An event coordinator has many responsibilities that pose specific challenges, including hiring the correct number of staff, maintaining a budget, networking, dealing with the weather, not having experience, not being organized, etc. However, the SMART methodology enables you to set goals that can help overcome these challenges. This article looks at 11 examples of SMART … Read more