Avoiding burnout is a concern for nearly any profession. When it comes to burnout, though, people often think of stress from the job. Or, they don’t have the same passion about what they are doing that they used to. However, what if the source of burnout comes from an imbalance of competition [...]
The New Year means celebrating and looking back on all that happened over the last 365 days. However, for professionals, the coming year brings the first quarter (Q1). While it's okay to look back on the past, but not to dwell on it too much either. Now is the time to start [...]
If you're like most professionals, you’ve likely been in your career now for some time. Maybe it’s been 5 years, 10, or even more. Yet, you can feel your motivation waning. The work just doesn’t interest you like it used to. There isn’t any novelty, and it doesn’t seem likely that you will [...]
Ah, vacation! You’ve really been looking forward to getting away from work and cutting loose. After all, the tasks that you have been assigned aren’t very interesting. And, the mission of the organization doesn’t resonate with you like it used to. Have you considered that perhaps you may need more than a [...]
When you interviewed to get your job, there’s a good chance that you were asked about your career strengths and weaknesses. Have you thought about them since that time? It’s easy to get into the routine of work. You may aim for the next promotion. However, you can easily lose [...]
The importance of work-life balance cannot be underestimated. Of course, we all know that we are supposed to maintain this balance. In fact, we have heard it so many times that we may beat ourselves up for not achieving it. We may cringe when we hear about self-care. That's because [...]
It’s no longer enough to be hardworking and loyal to achieve workplace advancement. You may arrive at work on time, focus, and finish all your tasks by deadline. But you’ll probably have to do better than that to further your career. Of course, the basics like reliability, punctuality, consistency, and [...]
Balancing work and family life is always a struggle. If you’re in a fast-paced career, running as fast as you can just to stay where you are, it can seem impossible. Dividing your time between your profession and parenthood can cause guilt and stress. What will help you strike a balance? [...]
