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The Low Down on Willpower: Why It’s Often Not Enough and How to Compensate
Here’s what we know about it: It’s limited, but with the right motivation and the right conditions, it can be THE thing that helps you create the change you want in your life. But what if… you didn’t get enough sleep one day? What if something stressful happens in your life? (That’s inevitable.) What if […]
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What do you want to leave in 2017? What do you want to add to 2018?
Part 1 of 4 As the year winds down, and holiday activities kick into full gear, not all of us are focused on the reflection that actually comes naturally this time of year, nor are we always thinking about the new year until we make it through the other winter holidays. However, before a commercial, […]
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Step 5 to a Happy Career: Action
Nothing feels better than when you are facing a challenge or trying to achieve something by taking action. But does taking any old action make a difference? Or does it have to be the right one? The answer is they are both right. You may have of heard of a phenomenon called “analysis paralysis.” That […]
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Pay Attention: 7-Day Challenge to Find Out Who is REALLY in Control of Your Career Decisions
The simple answer is that you are in control of your career decisions, but it does not always feel like that. You may be one of the people who feel stuck where you are, with little time to tend to a job search, and feel like you are victim to someone else’s whims, waiting […]
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My Best Year Yet: The Top 3 People, Authors and Coaches Who Made It So
2016 has truly been a spectacular year for my personal and my professional life. I definitely give praise to God, especially because the family members whose health had caused grave concerns in the past all seem to have made tremendous recoveries. As I reflect on this year, I want to give praise to the […]
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Biohack Your Job Search: A 2-Week Challenge to Test the Link Between Wellness and Performance
I’m coming clean – I have been a slacker this summer when it comes to my health. After spending a year committed to forming positive habits around fitness and nutrition, I let one setback cascade into another. Now I’m seeing the scale creep up and the smaller clothes that I was so proud to buy […]
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You’re Not Really Fooling Anyone with Positive Thinking
Every single person has encountered an obstacle while pursuing a goal, be it changing jobs, starting a company, selling a home, retiring, and on and on. What do you do when that obstacle is staring you down? Do you freeze in fear, then come down on yourself for procrastinating? Do you resign that the obstacle […]
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A Real-Life Job Search Jedi Shares How YOU Can Awaken The Force in Your Job Search
Jack Shipley is a real-life Job Search Jedi. In my interview, he shares how he was able to master The Force and land not one, but three dream jobs. Jack often compares himself to Luke Skywalker. Perhaps you are like Luke, a young Jedi in your job search who is ready to master The Force. […]
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Dreams of Peace and Progress from the PA Conference for Women
Embed from Getty Images The Pennsylvania Conference for Women is an event where professionals can enrich their lives. Women and men from all walks of life share their wisdom during the event. Speaking topics range from practical life advice and inspiring stories to the many ways we can better affect others and the world. […]