Goodbye Wellness Days, Hello Wholeness@Work
It’s time to cultivate wholeness at work This pandemic has forcibly removed the figurative workplace masks we all knew we were hiding behind: pretending that we were ok with the collective notion that work was a place went to, instead of something we did that felt meaningful and fulfilling. Before COVID-19, 85% of the global […]
How to live beyond disappointment
“We judge others by their actions. We judge ourselves by our intentions.” I’m always reminded of this quote (which is ascribed to Stephen Covey) whenever I find myself tempted to with the feeling of disappointment. My writer’s brain splits this word into two: dis-appointment. There is a distance between this moment and the appointed moment […]
What to do when you can’t find a job after graduation
You’ve waited for this moment for YEARS. You are finally able to walk onto the graduation stage and receive your ticket to adulthood. You have a degree. Now you can finally get that dream job so that you can live the life you always imagined. Then all your friends get jobs and despite all the […]
Kick yourself out of that work slump
We’ve all been there. And we’re likely to get there again. It’s the dreaded work slump and like burnout, it can sneak up on you. Of course we all want to feel fully engaged in our 9-5 (and you can bet that your manager would love that too). There are so many factors influencing our […]
Own your uniqueness
You have something unique – and immensely valuable – to bring to your workplace. Even as a graduate starting out with huge learning ahead of them, the energy and passion that you bring to your team will determine how much your current environment will add to your personal growth. Yes, you spent four (or more) […]
Defining your price tag
Most people have high expectations of their first paycheck. The promise of getting your first job is like a treasure chest containing wonderful jewels of life — like independence from your family, a ticket into real adulthood, the promise of defining your own life and finding your way in the world. And depending on the profession you’ve […]
Inside the minds of first generation professionals
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”27px|0px|2px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Inside the minds of first-generation professionals I stepped into the world of higher education at age 29. By that time, I’d already worked in seven jobs (including freelancing). I started working at age 17 because there was no money […]