Posts Tagged "career"
Overcome Fear of the Unknown to Live the Life You Want
Some of the earliest memories shared by many of us are of laying in the dark wondering what was lurking where we could not see. The image of monsters under the bed or ogres lurking in the closet is an archetypical experience that stays with us throughout our life. While safe and secure under covers, we feared what we could not see – and we lacked the wherewithal to meet our demons head-on. This phenomenon plays out for millions of people each day. While most adults view fears of the “dark” as a childhood indulgence, how many of us choose to stay safe and secure rather than face the unknown? What’s Lurking in Your Closet? The “dark” comes in many adult forms....
Read MoreNeed a Job? Three Steps to Take Now
The fact that millions of Americans are unemployed or underemployed is not news. Although we seem to be engaged in Einstein’s infamous trap of ‘doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.’ Policy makers are debating how to entice businesses into hiring more people and the unemployed are angry and frustrated over the lack of available positions. Nearing record-breaking unemployment rates, perhaps it is time to consider a different route to finding meaningful, satisfying, and rewarding work in people’s lives. As we’ve discussed here before, creating jobs won’t help our economy. If you are looking for a job, or know someone who...
Read MoreWhat to Do When You Are Unsure of What to Do
How often do you ask yourself, ‘Is this what I’m supposed to be doing with my life?’ You are not alone. Successful people ask themselves this question consistently and use the answer as a benchmark for growth. Checking to make sure you are doing what you feel you are supposed to be doing is a way of validating your life has meaning and purpose. Psychologists use the term “existential crisis” to describe the paralysis that can occur if someone doesn’t like the answer to this basic question. While that can sound a bit disconcerting, the Chinese symbol for crisis reminds us that it has two components: danger and opportunity. The danger is that by...
Read MoreCreativity without competition is a key to happiness
Share By: Kathleen Schafer, Founding Principle-Leadership Connection What I have learned so far, is that Creation is a common experience that everybody is sharing, yet it speaks individually to every single soul. That’s the genius of it. –Jim Carrey People often tend to view comedians, athletes and rock stars as those lucky few who get to use their creativity as the cornerstone of their careers. And what a wonderful way to do it, on big stages, in front of admiring crowds earning millions of dollars?! The problem, as is evidenced by the rejected contestant on any number of reality shows, is that we have come to believe that if we are not “the...
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