Hating your job isn’t particularly uncommon. In fact, a Gallup study found that around 70% of workers find themselves “disengaged” from their job. Doing the same things day after day, while feeling you’re hardly making a difference in the world, can certainly contribute to a feeling of disengagement in the workplace. I was once that …
Every night on my drive home from work, I make a mental list of things to do. Feed the dogs, make dinner, take a shower, make lunch for tomorrow. Once my work clothes are off and my pajamas on, I shoot through my nightly chores at a lightning pace. The quicker I complete my housework, …
How Being Creative at Home Makes You Happier at Work Read More »
Even on good days your career can seem a bit hazy. You're not sure what your next step will be. That's natural. It’s happened to all of us. We start a career with the best of intentions, planning to give it our all and to find fulfillment. Then, for one reason or another, it doesn’t …
Every day my anxiety would start early. It wouldn't start until I began to get ready for work. Usually when I brushed my teeth. I could feel the muscles between my shoulder blades tighten just a bit. Then on the commute to work I would try to tune out my thoughts with NPR, sports radio, …
Before I start a project I take a break. It could be a short pause with a deep breath or a quick walk to help me get my mind focused. The worst thing anyone can do at work is start a project without looking at where to put their focus. They jump in and make …
Why Taking Short Breaks More Often Will Make You Smarter Read More »
Of all the buildings in Texas my favorite has to be the Alamo. You can feel the pain that happened there. Even the walls look like they are crying.There is something cathartic about walking through the historic building. I can just hand over my worries to the building. Then after you thoughts are cleansed you go …
Last week I was struggling to do a few simple tasks. I laid my head down on my desk and sighed. The two tasks weren't a lot of fun, but I needed to get them done. So instead of forcing myself to do them I decided to take a kinder self-approach. If I finished the …
Too often we forget this simple rule: Fun is a necessary part of life. When work is fun, you are doing great work and, you don’t dread work, you look forward to it. You look forward to laughing, sharing, and growing. Now that’s motivating! So let’s look at a lot of different ways to make …
How do you think you would feel about your career if you believed you have superpowers that others need? It’s an inspirational way to look at your career passions, focus and strengths. As a kid who grew up with a German father and Icelandic mother, I had both practicality and whimsy infused into my DNA. …
* Quick update! The Unlock Your Superpowers manifesto is so close to being finished. Stay tuned for when it goes live and a Facebook Q&A date. Last week I had a conversation with my friend Matt. We were chatting while our kids played together and we sipped on some Earl Grey tea. He joked about …
5 Ways to Bring Yourself More Career Success and Happiness Read More »
