Earlier this year, I discovered a new hobby: Furniture Flipping. In case you’ve missed this trend all over social media, it’s when people take tired old vintage, antique, or boring mass-produced furniture and freshen it up with paint, refinishing, and other creative ways to give it some oomph. When I was clearing out some of…
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How to Deal with Difficult People
Let’s face it; people can be difficult. Even if you consider yourself a people person, dealing with various needs, personalities, priorities, and quirks can be challenging. There’s always going to be conflict. Whether it’s a tough client, boss, or coworker, your overall success and happiness ultimately depend on how well you’re able to navigate that…
If Work is Your Identity
For some people, work is their identity. It’s how they measure their worth, and that works for them. It gets a bad rap, but there’s nothing inherently wrong with deriving meaning from the work you’re called to do. Being driven by your goals can serve you quite well … until it doesn’t! Let’s face it…
New Beginnings Aren’t Always Planned
No one wants to get laid off, and it can feel like a disaster when it hits home. But at times, these unexpected turns in your career, lead to a brighter path. If you find yourself needing to move on, here are some stories of others who have happily done just that. Benefit from Your…
Lay the Foundation Before You Leap
The best time to be thinking about your next job is before you need it, while you are still employed. Start now by exploring some of these ideas that will better prepare you for if and when the day comes to make a change. 7 Ways to Lay the Groundwork for Your Next Job (Even…
The Holiday Secret Sauce
I’ve written before about being Jewish and why I love Christmas. This past Saturday, when I went to yoga for the first time in awhile, I heard something from the teacher’s dharma talk that gave me new insight into the ‘Secret Sauce’ that makes the holiday season so special. This may seem obvious, but stay…