Posts Tagged ‘Your’

8 Powerful processes to boost your work life

November 11th, 2009

Let’s cut the bull: Will these tips change your life over night?  Does a one time visit to the gym get you the perfect body?  No, but if you apply what the coach shows you, day after day, things improve and it’s the same with these tips.

Tip 1: Clear out the crap

Fear… lack of confidence is the mother and father of all saboteurs; an amazing emotion it can save your life when in physical danger but all too often it pushes us into a corner of self-doubt and anxiety, suppressing our life choices… our desires.  How do you recognise it: it’s the voice that says “don’t be stupid, you can’t do that; you’re not ready; it’ll go wrong; you need to cover your arse; better keep your head down or else….”  It’s the incessant tightness in your chest, your gut, your throat… that feeling of dread that comes over you when you think about making a change or are faced with the unknown.  So, instead of trying to numb it out with a drink, food, the TV… how about facing it, once and for all, because when you do so you’ll see what an illusion it really is. » Read more: 8 Powerful processes to boost your work life

Owning Your Career

November 7th, 2009

As of September 2009, due to the recession, over 15.1 million jobs have been lost since the start of the recession in December 2007 and the unemployment rate is currently at 9.8% nationally. Many debate whether the real unemployment rate is closer to 15% or more once you include the underemployed (reluctantly working part-time because of limited position) and those who are not being counted any longer because their unemployment insurance has ended.

Whether you continue to be employed or have become a part of the heart wrenching statistics by downsizing or rightsizing, you need to continue to “own your career”. What does it mean to “own your career”? It means you are ultimately the person who is responsible for making things happen when it comes to your career and you have to expect the unexpected and plan for it. There may be limited positions in your area, but there are things you should constantly being doing whether you are gainfully employed or looking. Consider the following: » Read more: Owning Your Career

Do It On Your Own: Freelance Work

October 29th, 2009

Many talented individuals tend to want to work for themselves rather than for someone else. Some often do have employers but may also do specific work on other related or unrelated projects. The appropriate term for this type of work is called freelance.

Freelance is a self-employed person who practices a profession without a long-term commitment to any particular employer or company. Other terms used include: freelancer and freelance worker. » Read more: Do It On Your Own: Freelance Work