Personal Development is about making conscious decisions in investing in areas of your life that is of importance.
Motivation is the constant source of energy that enlightens our minds to perform better and better with each passing day. Not only in our daily lives but overall while working at offices or at the personal front, we need to grasp techniques that boost our motivational levels. Also, to improvise in our work field, we … Read more
Image Source Many Americans know the importance of building an emergency fund, but few are able to do so successfully. Research from the AARP found that 53% of American households lacked an emergency savings account. Not only are Americans unprepared for emergency expenses, but most households would struggle with an unexpected $400 expense, according to … Read more
This is an interesting time for budding public speakers. On one hand, the restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have prevented most public gatherings from happening, turning public speaking as we typically understand it into a non-starter — and that might not change for some time yet. Anyone hoping to stand in front of a … Read more
Job hunting is a tedious process. Between the lengthy applications, thought-out cover letters, and skills tests, jobseekers may spend close to 2+ hours on a single application. With all of these time-consuming requirements customizing a resume for each application seems like an impossible task. It is much easier to create a one-size-fits-all resume and send … Read more
Whether you are working from home, or on furlough because your company closed due to Covid 19, one thing is certain, your world today is not the same. If you are like most people, you probably did a self-reflection on how you took advantage of your new quarantine life. What would you answer if asked, … Read more
It can be hard to find the right balance between “yes” and “no.” As we navigate requests from our family, friends, romantic partners, coworkers, and even strangers, there is an inherent pressure to say “yes” to as much as we can so we don’t look rude, incompetent, or disagreeable. The problem is, saying yes … Read more
Our attention is continually being pulled and diverted from our daily tasks. Do you frequently find yourself staring at your phone, wasting time on the web, and making no progress with your workload? Don’t worry. There are numerous productivity apps available to remove distractions and keep you moving towards your goals. Whether you … Read more
Business isn’t easy. It’s a road filled with adversity. You’re faced with new challenges every day and it can often seem like you’re just throwing things against the wall to see what sticks. When it comes to business, two minds really are better than one. It helps to receive advice from people who’ve been there, … Read more
Meditation is a practice where you focus on either an object, thought, or activity it helps you to train your attention and awareness allowing you to achieve an emotionally calm state of mind. It can be extremely useful during coronavirus pandemic because it helps to alleviate anxiety, reduce stress, relieve feelings of depression, improves patience, … Read more
When more women work, the economy grows. We know this for a fact and we also know that we need to empower women in order to grow their involvement across industries. We need women who are role models, lady bosses, or sheroes to inspire new generations of women to empower themselves. What makes a woman … Read more
https://unsplash.com/photos/Y5kUfZypK7s When many professionals think of being fulfilled, they imagine themselves excelling at work, being praised by their boss, and achieving that promotion they’ve always dreamed of. This is an admirable goal, and it’s essential to think about your professional future, it is not the only way one can be fulfilled in life. In … Read more
Racist comments are damaging, so is othering the one who said it I want to acknowledge that I am writing this from a place of privilege. I am a straight-white-man. That said, My father is Jewish and I’ve experienced limited discrimination from being subjected to anti-semitic comments and beliefs. By othering, I mean … Read more
Graduating from college is a huge accomplishment. Pat yourself on the back, enjoy some downtime with friends, and maybe even take a trip somewhere to clear your head, because soon enough, you’ll have to face the next chapter of your post-grad life: finding a job. Research shows it takes the average college grad anywhere from … Read more
This article was originally posted on ChangeRoots.com 1. Deep thinkers are more likely to be blind partisans There was a study done to determine which type of people are most likely to blindly follow whatever the leaders of their political party tell them. To start out they measured two things in each of the … Read more
As children, we despise taking naps. As adults, we daydream about taking a power nap during the day. When did the shift occur? With chaotic work schedules and personal stress revolving in our daily lives, taking a quick cat nap seems like an ingenious idea. In fact, studies have shown that napping improves concentration, alleviates … Read more