Category: Happiness Habits – Creating Success and a Meaningful Life

Uncover practical steps you can take to cultivate a more positive mindset and build habits that contribute to greater joy and fulfillment in your daily life.

How to Relax, Clear Your Mind, and Stop Overthinking

Overthinking has become an almost universal habit. We replay conversations, agonize over decisions, and analyze situations endlessly, often to the point of exhaustion. Overthinking not only drains our energy but also hinders us from living in the present moment. However, with mindful practices and intentional techniques, it is possible to quiet the mental chatter, embrace…… Continue reading How to Relax, Clear Your Mind, and Stop Overthinking

Vacations are About Quality Not Price

Taking breaks from work is crucial for both individual and employer benefits, including improved health, productivity, and well-being. The quality of a vacation is more about its effectiveness in allowing you to recharge and disconnect from work, rather than solely the amount of money spent. Entirely by accident, I did so many fun things for free…… Continue reading Vacations are About Quality Not Price

Because it Feels Good, I Focus on My Breathing Every Time I Think of It

I use breathing text for more than curing anxiety. Every time I think of focusing on my breathing, I take a breath and feel better. For me, anxiety can feel overwhelming. One of the most powerful tools I use for managing anxiety is something I do every moment—breathing. Controlled and intentional breathing has been scientifically…… Continue reading Because it Feels Good, I Focus on My Breathing Every Time I Think of It

Breathe Easier: 5 Practical Ways to Declutter Your Life

It’s easy to accumulate *stuff*. Physical possessions, digital clutter, overwhelming schedules can all weigh us down, creating stress and hindering our ability to focus on what truly matters. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it might be time for a good old declutter. Decluttering isn’t about tidying up; it’s about creating space – physical, mental, and emotional…… Continue reading Breathe Easier: 5 Practical Ways to Declutter Your Life

New to My Website? Welcome!

Welcome to Jaywren.com! Hey there! If you’re visiting jaywren.com for the first time, I want to extend a warm welcome. I’m thrilled you’ve found your way here, and I’m excited to embark on this journey of growth and discovery with you. Think of jaywren.com as your go-to resource for creating a life that truly resonates…… Continue reading New to My Website? Welcome!

Wellbeing: Saying “Yes” to a Happier, Healthier Life!

Wellbeing: Achieving Joy in Life Through Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Development People work on their wellbeing through a variety of practices that encompass physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. These areas are interconnected, and nurturing one often positively impacts others. Here’s a breakdown of common ways people work on their wellbeing: Physical Wellbeing…… Continue reading Wellbeing: Saying “Yes” to a Happier, Healthier Life!

Solutions: How Successful People See the World

Solutions: Viewing the world as a series of problems is discouraging, even scary. How can we change our outlook for greater success? People who see solutions do not view the world as a series of problems. ~ www.jaywren.com My Story When I was a Navy bridge officer on a carrier, I had a commanding officer who…… Continue reading Solutions: How Successful People See the World

How to Motivate Yourself to Stand Up and Walk Around

Sitting for extended periods can really take a toll on our bodies and minds. Here are some tips to motivate yourself to stand up and walk around more: Set Reminders: Technology is your friend: Use your phone or computer to set reminders to stand up and stretch every 30 minutes. Sticky notes: Place them on…… Continue reading How to Motivate Yourself to Stand Up and Walk Around

If You Can Keep Your Head When All About You Are Losing Theirs

  Ultimately, Kipling suggests that embodying these traits leads not just to success but to the fulfillment of one’s potential as a human being. This poem resonates across generations because of its universal lessons on character and strength. “If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on…… Continue reading If You Can Keep Your Head When All About You Are Losing Theirs

Courage to Continue

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”  Winston Churchill Success is not final. Even repeating our actions does not guarantee success. As our circumstances change, the actions we need for success change. For nearly thirty years, I built a recruiting business based on using a telephone,…… Continue reading Courage to Continue

Eating Healthy Foods while Beating Inflation

I am not a nutritionist. I worked in grocery stores while I was in college. I also recruited for food manufacturers over 30 years. Consequently, I have spent decades reading about and working in the food industry. Inflation and Food Inflation has been a hot topic, especially when it comes to food prices. While many…… Continue reading Eating Healthy Foods while Beating Inflation

Happiness in a Controversial World

I wrote this post for my own mental and emotional well-being. Perhaps some of these suggestions will help you. Changing How I See and Feel About My World For me, the constant wave of negative news is overwhelming. I can take control of the information that I expose myself to with these steps: Curate My…… Continue reading Happiness in a Controversial World

5 Ways to Increase Your Self-Confidence

You are capable of amazing things. Boosting your self-confidence can have a profound impact on various aspects of your life. Here are five practical strategies to help you get started: Practice Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself and avoid self-criticism. Treat yourself with the same understanding and compassion that you would offer a friend. Set Achievable…… Continue reading 5 Ways to Increase Your Self-Confidence

Eight Steps for Freedom from Anxiety Right Now

Find Freedom from Anxiety Right Now 1. Change the subject in your head. 2. Get up and move around. 3. Focus on your surroundings. 4. Breathe in deeply and exhale slowly. 5. Make a list of your blessings. 6. Sit still and let painful feelings pass. 7. Meet with a friend. 8. Smile. Jay Wren…… Continue reading Eight Steps for Freedom from Anxiety Right Now

4 Steps to Success Through Career Agility

Career agility is critical for long term success. ~ Jay Wren The best example of the reason why is the closers of retails stores across America. It’s tough to keep a completely up-to-the-minute list of retail closures, as the landscape is constantly shifting. However, here are some notable retail chains that have closed entirely or…… Continue reading 4 Steps to Success Through Career Agility

Stop Overthinking and Start Living

Life is a lot easier when I don’t think about it and just start living in the world in front of me. ~ Jay Wren I Can Solve Problems  When my mind clears, I can concentrate on making good decisions and finding excellent solutions to opportunities in front of me. There is a difference between planning and…… Continue reading Stop Overthinking and Start Living

No One Has It All Figured Out

No one has the instruction manual for life! No one has It all figured out. ~Jay Wren It’s a common misconception that there are people out there who have it all figured out. They have successful careers, happy relationships, and wonderful lifestyles. But the truth is, no one has it all figured out. Everyone is…… Continue reading No One Has It All Figured Out

Nine Healthy Habits that Will Change Your Life Today

Nine heathy habits that will change your life today Leave five minutes early. Why pressure yourself with the stress of worrying about whether you are on time. Breathe. Oxygen burns anxiety. Be kind to yourself. You deserve feeling good about yourself. Savor your food. Eating is one of life’s most wonderful experiences. Enjoy it. Drink…… Continue reading Nine Healthy Habits that Will Change Your Life Today

Gratitude Lists: A Happier and Healthier Life

Gratitude lists are a great way to focus on the positive aspects of your life and cultivate a sense of appreciation. Here’s a quick introduction: What is a gratitude list? A gratitude list is simply a collection of things you’re grateful for. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you’d like. People write…… Continue reading Gratitude Lists: A Happier and Healthier Life

Save Time and Become More Productive: Just Say “No”

How Saying No Can Lead to Greater Success It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and constantly pulled in different directions. We say “yes” to every request, every opportunity, every social invitation, leaving little time for ourselves and our own goals. But saying “no” more often could actually be the key to achieving greater success? Here’s how…… Continue reading Save Time and Become More Productive: Just Say “No”

When Developing New Habits Remember to Reward Yourself

Remember to Reward Yourself Start Small: Begin with manageable changes. For example, if you want to read more, start with just 10 minutes a day. Be Consistent: Consistency is key. Try to perform your new habit at the same time every day. Track Your Progress: Use a journal or an app to keep track of…… Continue reading When Developing New Habits Remember to Reward Yourself

How Going Outdoors Makes Us Happy

It is easy to get stuck indoors, glued to screens and surrounded by artificial light. But escaping the indoors and venturing outside can have a profound impact on our mental and emotional well-being. How Going Outdoors Makes Us Happy Sunshine and Vitamin D: Sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D, essential for mood regulation.…… Continue reading How Going Outdoors Makes Us Happy

The Power of Affirmations

Remember that affirmations are a powerful tool for self-improvement, but they are most effective when used with intention and consistency. For Self-Confidence: “I am strong, capable, and worthy.” or “I believe in myself and my abilities.” For Stress Relief: “I am calm and peaceful.” or “I release all tension and worries.” For Motivation: “I am…… Continue reading The Power of Affirmations

Raging over Politics is Not Healthy

If you are immersed in following politics on social media, radio talks shows, and cable news and you are feeling angry all the time, stop following politics on social media, radio talk shows, and cable news, unless, of course, you enjoy feeling angry. ~ Jay Wren A constant stream of angry political content is pointless.…… Continue reading Raging over Politics is Not Healthy

The Doorway Effect: An Opportunity to Change the Way We Think and Feel

As we walk through every door we have an opportunity to change the way we see the world.  Jay Wren Have you ever walked into a room only to forget why you went there in the first place? This common experience is known as the “doorway effect,” a fascinating psychological phenomenon that highlights the quirks…… Continue reading The Doorway Effect: An Opportunity to Change the Way We Think and Feel

The Power of Taking a Break to Breathe

The Power of Breathing: Techniques for a Healthier Life Breathing is something we do every moment of our lives, often without giving it much thought. Yet, the way we breathe can have a profound impact on our physical and mental well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of proper breathing techniques and how…… Continue reading The Power of Taking a Break to Breathe

What Steps can I Take Today to Make Things Better?

Horrible things happen to all of us, things beyond our control. But developing winning traits can change the questions we ask when we meet challenges. We stop asking, “Why me?” Instead, we ask, “What steps can I take today to make things better?” ~ www.jaywren.com       Photo by Mathias Reding on Unsplash

Why Intelligent People Say Stupid Things on the Internet

Wouldn’t it be great if you could make everyone on the Internet either agree with you or shut the heck up?  You betcha.  I’ve tried.  But they don’t shut up.  They just come back and post more stuff to tick you off.  I can either embrace them or avoid them. Emotions and Critical Thinking Beliefs…… Continue reading Why Intelligent People Say Stupid Things on the Internet

Uniquely Great

Great leaders have things in common. They also have different ways to find their individual greatness. Here are eight ways you can find your own individual greatness.  Find the beat of your own drum and march to it.  It is so easy for me to get distracted and off course when I look at what…… Continue reading Uniquely Great

10 Ways Winners Become Winners

All those things I learned as a child about healthy living are by coincidence the same things that adults do to become winners. ~ Jay Wren 10 Ways Winners Become Winners There are countless ways to become a winner. Here are ten things I see winners doing that help me. Winners own their mistakes. They…… Continue reading 10 Ways Winners Become Winners

Five Steps for Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness

Six steps to reducing stress and increasing happiness. Live in the Present Moment. Living in the present moment means being fully aware of what is happening right now, without dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. It is a state of mind that can bring many benefits, such as: Reducing stress and anxiety…… Continue reading Five Steps for Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness

The Power of Information

The Power of Information If your friends, social media, and daily news make you fearful, hateful, and angry, you need better sources of information. Spend time with people, social media, and daily news that give you hope, joy, and solutions that lead to success in your life.  ~ Jay Wren   Photo by Luke Chesser on Unsplash

Life Challenges

Life’s challenges create pressure. I cannot always eliminate these challenges, but I can be smart about how I respond to them. Action I feel stressed when I put things off. To overcome procrastination, I simply agree to do one small thing. A common example is to go for a walk, I lace up my shoes.…… Continue reading Life Challenges

Professional Growth

Professional growth: things change so rapidly that you must develop the skills and learn the information that will continue to make you an asset to your customers or clients. Success Stories Learn from success stories. Learn about the changes people are making to become successful. Additionally, learn about the needs that people have for new…… Continue reading Professional Growth

Take Breaks

Take breaks: I can become so absorbed in my work that I don’t realize that I am too tired to be effective. However, not stopping to rest is counterproductive. When I am pushing myself mentally and physically, I may complete less work. Moreover, I may deal with situations poorly. Not taking breaks can lead to…… Continue reading Take Breaks

Lifetime Career Success Requires the Power to Grow

Lifetime Career Success: Building a successful career is a continual process of expanding your skills and your network. Don’t fear change. Embrace it. Move beyond your comfort zone. Self-doubt is a sign that I am growing. With growth, I gain greater confidence and marketability. The Texas Ice Houses At one time, ice houses sold one…… Continue reading Lifetime Career Success Requires the Power to Grow

Mental Strengths: Aligning Your Career to the Way You Think

Mental Strengths: Some people are stronger at solving problems with one correct answer. They are convergent thinkers. Other people are stronger at solving problems with multiple solutions. They are divergent thinkers. Aligning your career with the way your brain works will increase your ability to excel in the workplace. How can you shape your career around…… Continue reading Mental Strengths: Aligning Your Career to the Way You Think

Happiness and Joy: Steps for Finding Happiness Now

Don’t Wait for Success to Find Happiness. Happiness and Joy don’t happen in the past or the future.  Everything can only exist here and now.  Becoming happy and finding joy today gives us energy and brings joy to our lives. The past and the future are just thoughts. They are only as real as we…… Continue reading Happiness and Joy: Steps for Finding Happiness Now

Toxic Personalities: A Poison in the Workplace

Toxic personalities create stress that spreads throughout an organization.  What are the skills that you can develop to survive and even change toxic people? Know What You Can Control If you have the authority to act on the people with toxic personalities, it is your responsibility to change the behavior of these people or remove…… Continue reading Toxic Personalities: A Poison in the Workplace

Fate and Luck: Playing Comes Before Winning

Fate and Luck: Luck comes to those who act.  Fate decides who wins.  But acting often and acting smarter increases our odds of turning fate in our favor. In life or in cards, we can’t win without playing. ~ www.jaywren.com Fate and Luck I have had good luck and bad luck.  But without work, I…… Continue reading Fate and Luck: Playing Comes Before Winning

Stress Reduction for a Clear and Productive Mind

Stress reduction: Life’s challenges create pressure. I can’t always eliminate these challenges, but I can reduce the pressure by being smart about how I respond to them. Action I feel stress when I put things off. To overcome procrastination, I simply agree to do one small thing. A common example is to go for a…… Continue reading Stress Reduction for a Clear and Productive Mind

Poise: Steps to Confidence and Increasing Your Potential

Poise is not always automatic. Nearly everyone feels uncertain and lacks poise from time-to-time. How do successful people restore their confidence and maintain their poise in challenging situations? Poise starts between our ears and spreads through our heart and our gut and then outward through our face and our gestures. ~ www.jaywren.com Situations that Weaken…… Continue reading Poise: Steps to Confidence and Increasing Your Potential

Bias Dictates the Thoughts that Govern Us

Bias dictates to our reason and wisdom, but is it always bad?  What role does it play in decision-making and in governing our actions? Knowing that we have bias and learning how to manage our bias empowers us to act intelligently to the world in which we live. The biggest challenge is managing our bias…… Continue reading Bias Dictates the Thoughts that Govern Us

Rebel: The Power of Being Different

Rebel: The world is full of successful people who conform to the norm. However, a rebel can blow past the norm and change the world. I have never known a rebel who was boring. ~ www.jaywren.com Companies have guidelines and rules.  But what do you do when the guidelines block you from achieving your goals?…… Continue reading Rebel: The Power of Being Different

Accomplishments: Knowing the Purpose of Your Goals

Accomplishments: Why is it that some companies and some people fail to achieve their goals? How can they define their goals better with stating what they hope to accomplish? The Benefits of Knowing What You Want to Accomplish Goals are the things we hope to do.  Before we set goals, we should ask ourselves what…… Continue reading Accomplishments: Knowing the Purpose of Your Goals

Mental Flow: Present Moment Awareness Continues Through Time

Mental Flow: Living in the present moment is like riding a canoe. You have control with your paddle, but you ride effortlessly in the river’s current. ~ www.jaywren.com In a previous article, Becoming Aware: The Power of Living in the Present Moment, I wrote, “Doing one thing at a time and clearing my mind of…… Continue reading Mental Flow: Present Moment Awareness Continues Through Time

Passionate Choices: Making Success a Natural Lifestyle

Passionate Choices: Common sense tells us to sleep, exercise, and eat correctly.  How do we find the passion for making healthy choices? Are You Struggling? If you are struggling, you are not alone. Tens of millions of Americans do not get enough sleep, do not exercise regularly, and eat processed food that makes them overweight.…… Continue reading Passionate Choices: Making Success a Natural Lifestyle

Letting Go: Steps to a More Peaceful Yet More Powerful Mind

Letting Go:  When I get caught up in trying to control everything in my life, I am setting myself up to suffer anxiety and anger.  Becoming aware that I am holding onto painful thoughts and feelings is the first step to a higher level of thought. Learning to let go of things I can’t control…… Continue reading Letting Go: Steps to a More Peaceful Yet More Powerful Mind

New Year Success: Personal Steps to Powering Up 2018

New Year Success: The new year is a great time to reset routines.  Here are things that I am doing to make this year fun and productive. Plan play time Spend Time with Supportive People Meet New People and Make New Friends Spend Twenty Minutes for Quiet Time Forgive My Enemies New Year Success Do more…… Continue reading New Year Success: Personal Steps to Powering Up 2018

Career Burnout: When Working Less Becomes a Priority

Career Burnout: In a culture where people believe that working hard can overcome any obstacle, reality teaches us that we have limitations. We burnout. ~ www.jaywren.com I am a few days late writing this article on purpose.  For the past two weeks I have had trouble writing.  During that time, I sensed that I needed a…… Continue reading Career Burnout: When Working Less Becomes a Priority

Passionate Living: Turning Resolutions into a Lifestyle

Passionate Living:  Common sense tells us to sleep, exercise, and eat correctly.  How do we find the passion for a healthy life? Are You Struggling? If you are struggling, you are not alone. Tens of millions of Americans do not get enough sleep, do not exercise regularly, and eat processed food that makes them overweight.…… Continue reading Passionate Living: Turning Resolutions into a Lifestyle

Attitudes: How to Choose the Way We See the World

Attitudes: How is it that some people seem to have a natural, positive attitude? Even when life gives them challenges, these people live wonderful lives. Attitudes not only affect the way we see the world. Attitudes change the way we deal with the world.  Understanding Moods and Attitudes When I am in hungry, tired, or…… Continue reading Attitudes: How to Choose the Way We See the World

Breaking Habits: How to Quit by Doing Something Else

Breaking Habits: Why is quitting unhealthy or counterproductive habits so difficult? What are the tools that everyone can use to end these habits and start healthier and more productive habits? Quitting a bad habit is easier when we do something healthy instead. ~ www.jaywren.com Here are some typical unhealthy or counterproductive habits: procrastination, sitting, overspending, drinking…… Continue reading Breaking Habits: How to Quit by Doing Something Else

Worrying: The Pointless and Painful Abuse of Fear

Worrying:  Fear is a healthy emotion.  However, when we turn our fears over and over in our mind, we experience pain with no purpose. Things That Worry Me I am a risk taker.  I stepped out of a secure career in the consumer products industry to start my own business.  At the time, I had…… Continue reading Worrying: The Pointless and Painful Abuse of Fear

Stress: 7 Steps to a Smarter Way of Living

Stress Dealing with stress is simple, but it is not always easy. ~ www.jaywren.com Life’s challenges create pressure.  I can’t always control the world around me.   However, I can reduce stress with my actions.  Here are seven things I do. I Fight Procrastination. I feel tremendous stress when I put things off. Also, thinking…… Continue reading Stress: 7 Steps to a Smarter Way of Living

Anger: Managing Your Emotions for a More Powerful Mind

Anger gives us the energy to avoid or overcome danger.  However, managed incorrectly, anger can destroy relationships, ruin careers, and linger forever. Success starts with a clear mind that is free from anger. ~ www.jaywren.com Why I Wrote This Article About Anger I am not a professional mental therapist.  Nor am I qualified to give…… Continue reading Anger: Managing Your Emotions for a More Powerful Mind

No Job Plan: Why Long-Term Career Plans Fail

No Job Plan: To increase your income, do you plan to change jobs every three years?  On the other hand, do you plan a career at the same company? No Job Plan: Why Long-Term Career Plans Fail Are you basing your career on changing jobs every three years to increase your income?  On the other…… Continue reading No Job Plan: Why Long-Term Career Plans Fail

How to Use Your Emotions to Make Better Decisions

Emotions: How do some people keep a clear mind to make intelligent decisions? Is managing emotions a skill anyone can learn? There are no bad emotions. There are only bad uses of emotions. ~ www.jaywren.com Emotions Have Positive Purposes All feelings help us interpret our world and make decisions.  Even anger, doubt, and fear have positive benefits.…… Continue reading How to Use Your Emotions to Make Better Decisions

Grumpy versus Grateful: Do We Have a Choice in How We Feel Today?

Grumpy versus Grateful: Why is it that some people manage to find happiness during tough times? “Choosing to Feel Happy Is Good for Our Health.”  ~   www.jaywren.com Grumpy versus Grateful: Why Does It Matter? Few people choose to make themselves unhappy. However, many people are unhappy.  Additionally, many of those people don’t know that they have…… Continue reading Grumpy versus Grateful: Do We Have a Choice in How We Feel Today?

Fun: In What Way Can Fun Increase Productivity?

un: What are the things that you can do to reduce stress in the workplace? In what ways can we enjoy our work and can increase our productivity? Fun: In What Way Can Fun Increase Productivity? I enjoy my work.  The requirements of the job are simple yet fast paced.  The tools are a lot…… Continue reading Fun: In What Way Can Fun Increase Productivity?

Finding Confidence in the Face of Fear

Finding Confidence in the Face of Fear Finding Confidence in the Face of Fear: Do you fear giving a presentation or job interview? Many people have those feelings. How do they deal with them? Fear is a thief. Finding Confidence in the Face of Fear You can have power over fear.  Furthermore, you can enjoy…… Continue reading Finding Confidence in the Face of Fear

Inspiration: How Successful People Find Joy at Work

Do you find yourself depressed about your work? Do you have trouble concentrating? Is it difficult for you to finish your work? Were you excited when you landed your current job and now you dread doing your job? During the decades that I worked as a recruiter, I went through easy times, tough times, and…… Continue reading Inspiration: How Successful People Find Joy at Work

Branding: When the Lowest Price Is Not Enough

Branding: When the Lowest Price Is Not Enough I worked as a recruiter in the consumer-packaged goods industry. Every day I talked with job seekers and hiring managers who sold consumer products through retail stores. When I reviewed qualifications, I was assessing a job seeker’s ability to make brands successful. Themes recurred in the profiles…… Continue reading Branding: When the Lowest Price Is Not Enough

Negotiations: Why do Americans struggle to negotiate?

Negotiations: Why do Americans struggle to negotiate? Negotiation is a skill.  You can learn it.  A few negotiation skills can help us in all aspects of our lives. In some countries, people regularly negotiate retail prices.  Yet in America, many people are frightened of the idea of asking for people to negotiate with them over a…… Continue reading Negotiations: Why do Americans struggle to negotiate?

4 Questions of a Successful Career Plan

4 Questions of a Successful Career Here are four questions to ask yourself in planning your career and in adjusting your career plan over time. What do you want to do? Write down what you want to do on the job. Write down where you want to live.  Write down whether you want to work from…… Continue reading 4 Questions of a Successful Career Plan

5 Simple Techniques to Get Rid Of Job Interview Anxiety

5 Simple Techniques to Get Rid Of Job Interview Anxiety LISA EVANS, Fast Company contributor and freelance writer, uses her technique of helping readers make small changes for huge results in this article.  She writes, Don’t let your nerves stand in the way of landing your dream job. Here’s how to put your best foot…… Continue reading 5 Simple Techniques to Get Rid Of Job Interview Anxiety

Words that Motivate

Words that motivate employees are words that create inclusiveness and extend recognition for the contribution of other people make.  They are also words that create a recognition of boundaries that each person feels about receiving help. I read an article on HBR.org about the power in the word “we” and a second article on HBR.org about the power in…… Continue reading Words that Motivate

How to Write a Resume

How to write a resume: having a resume is an essential part of getting a job for most people.  I based the information in this article on two sources.  The first source is the hundreds of resumes I have read as a corporate recruiter.  The second source is the feedback I have received from hiring…… Continue reading How to Write a Resume

Job Change: What is Your Greatest Strength?

What’s Your Greatest Strength is a popular interview question. Answering this question gives you an opportunity to shine as the perfect applicant for the job.  When you are preparing for your interview, think specifically about how your strengths fit the job. There are different types of job strengths. Each of these strengths has value depending…… Continue reading Job Change: What is Your Greatest Strength?

5 Elements of A Career Change

5 Elements of a Career Change: Below are common tools and suggestions others have found helpful in making an effective career move. Suggestions on writing a resume Here is what you put into a resume and the order in which you put this information.  If you replace this information with your information, you will have…… Continue reading 5 Elements of A Career Change

Are Standing Meetings More Productive?

Are Standing Meetings More Productive? In a study at Washington University, St. Louis, MO., researchers found increases in the performance of people working in groups. Beginning with the knowledge that standing and working is healthy, the researchers, Andrew P. Knight and Markus Baer, created their study to learn how standing affects the performance of groups.  They…… Continue reading Are Standing Meetings More Productive?

5 Keys to Business and Career Success

Create a flexible plan and continue to develop new skills for success. The first key to business and career success is a flexible plan built around continued innovation and skills development. The needs and interest of consumers will always change. Successful businesses and people change with the needs and interest of consumers.  At one time,…… Continue reading 5 Keys to Business and Career Success

Humility and Team Success

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” C. S. Lewis” Research on Humility and Teams In an article “The Best Leaders Are Humble Leaders,” HBR.org, Jeanine Prime and Elizabeth Salib reviewed research they had conducted on leadership. The research involved six countries and twenty-two companies.  It showed that employees who believed…… Continue reading Humility and Team Success

Are You in the Wrong Job?

If you feel unappreciated, are you in the wrong job?  By unappreciated, I mean that you experience these things. Your turn has come up for promotion, but the promotion goes to your peers or perhaps people who have come into your company and moved past you. Your company brings in management from the outside for…… Continue reading Are You in the Wrong Job?

What Do You Do When There are No Jobs?

What do you do when there are no jobs?  Change the way you do your job hunting. One way to find out if a company is hiring is to ask them.  Instead of looking for job listings, look for companies who hire people with your skills.  When looking for companies that hire people with your…… Continue reading What Do You Do When There are No Jobs?

20-70-10 Employee Stack Ranking

Many companies have used 20-70-10 employee ranking or “stack ranking” as part of the process in performance evaluations.  Some companies once viewed the process as the staircase for success. Jack Welch used forced employee ranking at General Electric.  He popularized the concept through his writing and consulting.  In a “Bloomberg BusinessWeek article ‘The Case For 20-70-10′”, Jack…… Continue reading 20-70-10 Employee Stack Ranking

Picking A Career

In picking a career, start with an understanding of what you want to do and what you need to do to have that type of career. First, answer these questions. How well do you relate to other people.  If you enjoy helping people, jobs in service industries, health care, hospitality, and other jobs requiring people skills…… Continue reading Picking A Career

6 Things to Know Before Accepting a Job Offer

6 Things to Know Before Accepting a Job Offer When a company makes you a job offer, you have done a lot of hard work and now you are in control of the process.   You have the power to accept or decline the offer. You are also in a very important part of the…… Continue reading 6 Things to Know Before Accepting a Job Offer

The Side Hustle: Finding New Ways to Make Money

With the Internet expansion and coincidental high unemployment starting with the 2008 recession, companies began to spring up to connect personal assets into ways of making money. The “sharing economy” or “gig economy” exploded as a major economic force, powered by the proliferation of digital platforms that connect people who need services with freelance workers…… Continue reading The Side Hustle: Finding New Ways to Make Money

19 Top Job Interview Questions

19 Top Job Interview Questions You can never know what questions an interviewer will ask you. However, here are some of the more popular questions. Why are you leaving your current job? What is your greatest achievement? Who was the best supervisor you have ever had? Who was the worst supervisor you ever had. What makes you the best…… Continue reading 19 Top Job Interview Questions

8 Ways to Raise the Level of Your Job Performance and Your Leadership

Seek advice before acting on important decisions.  It is so easy for me to go into difficult situations and make large decisions with the belief that I already have all the answers.  It is equally easy for me to overlook things that I should have considered before acting.  I have better results when I get…… Continue reading 8 Ways to Raise the Level of Your Job Performance and Your Leadership

Staying Healthy for Your Career Increases Your Success

Staying healthy and being successful go hand in hand. ~ www.jaywren.com I found that when I quit smoking and started exercising, my personal performance doubled. Steps to Staying Healthy Get your doctor’s advice before starting an exercise program. To turn my decision to exercise into action, I set up situations and times to exercise. I…… Continue reading Staying Healthy for Your Career Increases Your Success

4 Tools for Turning Decisions into Actions

Four tools for turning decisions into action I find that the most successful people have tools and systems for turning their decisions into actions.  The things I decided to do in life are not nearly as important as the things I actually do.  Deciding to get exercise, learn a new skill, get a better job,…… Continue reading 4 Tools for Turning Decisions into Actions

Resumes for Managers

Here is a simple resume format. Your name Street address, City, State Zip Home phone, Cell phone Email address OBJECTIVE AND SUMMARY Stating an objective or a giving a summary at the beginning of the resume is common practice.  Stating an objective or providing a summary is optional. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY  (Most recent job first) Company…… Continue reading Resumes for Managers

Cutting Weak Wording From Your Resume

The people who invite you to an interview want to know what you have done and what happened as the result of what you have done. They are looking for measurable results. Your competitors as job seekers are writing resumes to focus on career accomplishments and career keywords. These words waste space and weaken your resume.…… Continue reading Cutting Weak Wording From Your Resume

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