What does attitude have to do with success in your life? Everything. I wish I understood this early on in my life. It would have made all the difference to me and it would have eliminated a lot of struggles. Now, most people think of an arrogant or aggressive disposition or behavior that someone...
READ MOREDon’t fake it till you make it – Confidence tips from an actor
What is the secret to being truly self-confident? And what can a professional actor of over twenty years tell you that is different from what you would get somewhere else? You’re probably reading this and thinking to yourself. “I don’t need tips about confidence. I’m already a confident person.” And you’re probably right. At...
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Throughout the journey of my life, I realized that one thing that will make a person successful in their lives, whether it is at school, community or in the workplace, is through goal seeking, goal planning, setting, achieving and monitoring, as these are concepts that apply in all areas of our lives. In addition,...
READ MOREPregnancy and the workplace
How two words will change everything at work for you… For many professional women finding out they’re pregnant provides mixed feelings. Delight that you are about to become a mum but also shear dread as you know your world is about to change in more ways than one. As soon as the words “I’m...
READ MOREDealing with failure – setback or stepping stone?
I have just received my second-year university results and have failed most of my modules, which means I cannot continue into the third year. The realisation just hit me; I am about to lose my bursary. I am taking you back to a time when I felt the word “failure” at its worst. Have...
READ MOREUncertainty or an opportunity in disguise?
Everyone is talking about COVID-19 and dealing with uncertainty. Uncertainty often causes us to worry about what lies ahead in the future. It can make us anxious, confused, afraid of trying or failing. The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely brought with it an abundance of uncertainty. There has been a wide range of ripple effects...
READ MOREPrioritizing your time in a remote environment for improved mental health
Working in a remote environment can seem daunting. Holding yourself accountable takes discipline and a strong work ethic; holding yourself together while working or studying remotely can be an added stressor in an already hectic situation. Mental health seemingly does not go together with even thinking about the work that we accomplish every day....
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