Work archives on DevelopGoodHabits. Posts about improving your career success.
The need to take a day off on short notice from work happens to all of us. Life happens, and when it does, we need to take some time to take care of the circumstances that come our way. Sometimes we may need to go into work later than scheduled, and other times we may … Read more
There is often a sense of great joy and enthusiasm as we embark on a new endeavor. We glimmer with pride as we stand before a sea of great possibilities. We are fully convinced that the task we are about to undertake will bring significant results… and possibly even change our lives. And then, something … Read more
Are you looking to boost your motivation and develop ways to foster more for your work? There’s nothing worse than understanding what you have to do to accomplish a goal or objective but not having the oomph to do it. It can make you feel like you’ve lost all spark for your work or it … Read more
If you are running a business, small or large, you are dependent upon customers. Without these important individuals, you would have to close shop and find another source of income. That is why it is so important to keep these customers happy. You can go with the attitude that you will always be able to … Read more
People respond to situations in four different ways. These are passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive, and assertive. Being assertive is the healthiest way to respond for both yourself and others… but that is often the least used method. Women in particular are often afraid to respond in an assertive manner. This is because they are often conditioned … Read more
We all get just 24 hours every day. For some of us, it seems like not enough to get all we want and need accomplished. We are often exhausted… running the rat race we sometimes refer to as life. Yet, there are other people who seem to do so much during those hours and still … Read more
2024 is swiftly approaching. Ahh! Don’t you just love that impending feeling of a brand new year, arriving just in time for you to begin focusing on personal goals and new career opportunities? It’s a clean slate and the perfect opportunity to grow. Brainstorming different professional work goals to propel your career forward is a sign of a growth … Read more
How many times have you heard or read about the importance of work life balance and said to yourself, I can do that? I know you genuinely want to accomplish that goal because, after all, all work and no play make life seem dull. The work-life balance concept isn’t new and does sound appealing—in theory. The truth of … Read more
Oh, how I love the lockdown legacy: remote working. Where I had previously gotten up early, hit the gym, and then gone to work… I now laze in bed until the alarm has gone off several times, then drag my laptop closer just before the first morning meeting starts online. I have clearly lost a … Read more
Picture yourself on a typical Sunday night. Do you feel refreshed and energized as you look forward to the upcoming week? Or is there a slight (to severe) feeling of dread present when you think about waking up the next morning? Unlike other new beginnings that bring us enthusiasm and joy, Mondays have been found … Read more