Imagine your boss comes up to you in the morning and says, "I'd like to speak with you." She takes you into her office and informs you that she's recently noticed several errors in your work. How do you respond? Do you respond argumentatively or negatively? Or do you ask what you can do to improve? Many people become defensive, angry and even depressed when faced with … [Read more...] about Using Constructive Thinking to Achieve a Positive Mindset
How to Make Your Summer More Productive
There's no better time than summer to relax. The skies are blue, the temperatures are warm and obligations don't seem quite as important. But if you're itching for something to do, why not turn your summer into a productive one? From catching up on your reading to crossing an item off your bucket list, there's plenty you can do to make the most of the … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Summer More Productive
How a Home Office Can Boost Your Productivity
Many businesses feel an office space provides employees with the structure needed to stay focused. But 65 percent of employees say they’d be more productive working from home than a traditional setting. The reasons why can vary, including diverse employee backgrounds such as chronic illness sufferers, working parents, freelancers, introverts and more. While the reasons can … [Read more...] about How a Home Office Can Boost Your Productivity
How to Create a 10-Year Personal Development Plan
Do you dream about where you want to be in a year's time? What about in five or ten years? Maybe you want to advance in your career or buy a home. Perhaps you want to complete a professional degree. No matter your goals, the key to success is a personal development plan. A personal development plan lays out exactly what you want to achieve and the steps to take to achieve … [Read more...] about How to Create a 10-Year Personal Development Plan
15 Inspiring and Successful Women to Watch in 2019
March is Women's History Month, and there's no better way to celebrate than by acknowledging some of the most inspiring women of our time who deserve more recognition. These 15 women have reached the top and continue to climb higher into the unknown, paving paths for others to follow in their wake. The world is watching to see where these women go next. Many areas of … [Read more...] about 15 Inspiring and Successful Women to Watch in 2019