If you’re always anxious about what people think of you, you’re probably displaying these 10 traits
I used to think that constantly worrying about what others thought of me was just part of being human.
But then it hit me—this wasn’t just occasional self-consciousness; it was like carrying around a little storm cloud of doubt, hovering over every conversation, every glance, every pause.
It’s not exactly something we talk about at …
10 mistakes people make when trying to appear more confident
I’ve always been fascinated by confidence some people radiate—the way it transforms a room, the way it can be as subtle as a glance or as loud as a laugh.
But I’ve also seen how easy it is to get it wrong. In our rush to look like we have it all together, we sometimes …
Our Guide to Having a Successful Career and Life
Regardless of age, profession or industry, you can have a more fulfilling, more lucrative career. You simply have to possess a burning desire, ambition and a sense of purpose.
While improving your situation takes significant work and focus, making the necessary changes to set yourself up for success is well worth the effort. With that …
How To Negotiate For What You Want
How do you get what you want while leaving the other party feeling like a winner too?
Negotiating, when done correctly, creates strong win-win situations for both parties. Unfortunately, most ambitious professionals are stuck somewhere between emulating the stereotypical Hollywood idea of a hardball business tycoon and flashbacks to childhood memories of being told to …
Side Income Ideas to Consider When Planning Your Career
It seems as though everyone has a side income hustle nowadays, doesn’t it?
As municipalities worldwide enforced stay-at-home orders after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, a shared experience was people getting antsy. Many spent their downtime rediscovering what they loved to do and began online businesses for fun and profit.
Along the way, the …
Mentors and Inspirators – The Need for Both
Many people cannot answer the question below. Can you?
Do you have a mentor?
If you can answer this question, great. If you can’t… this is the year to address this.
What if I asked you… Who was your first mentor?
I’ll bet you could think of someone right away. Perhaps a teacher, scout leader, …
6 Passive Income Ideas to Consider in 2023
Inflation is high. Even if it is stabilizing, it’s stabilizing at a high rate, and the Federal Reserve seems to think that it will take a while for things to get back to any sense of normal. As a result, we’re all pinching pennies and looking for extra income. If you find yourself in that …
Go Confidently in the Direction of Your Dreams
I have a grouping of four quotations on the wall in my office. In my previous posts I discussed these three:
Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. (George Bernard Shaw)
What would you do if you knew you could not fail? (unknown, also attributed to Minister Robert S. …
Is Someone Getting the Best Out of You?
Every day we wake up we have a choice. We can choose to plod through the day or not. We can choose to go thru the motions or not. We can choose to do our best work or not. I tend to fall into the last point here. Sure, there are days when you …
Background Checks? These 7 Guidelines Can Help You Overcome Anxiety
Right now, failing background checks is a major concern for many. Last year’s pandemic has so many people out looking for work, many with lingering financial issues.
Let’s face it…2020 was a year of tumult, boredom, and hysteria. It was a time of great uncertainty. Millions went through layoffs or applied for unemployment benefits. Others …