What is the most stressful thing in your life? That answer might change on an everyday basis. Sometimes life can seem so stressful that you don’t even know what to try to tackle next. No matter what the situation is, you need to hope is that you feel like you are in control of your stress. […]
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Time for a Change: 7 Signs it’s Time to Quit Your Job
We spend approximately a third of our life working. With that kind of investment in time, it’s important that our jobs be something we enjoy doing and truly worth that large chunk of our lives. However, sometimes the job we presently have doesn’t meet our daily expectations, brings us satisfaction, or is devoid of any joy. When the routine and hustle lacks […]
Letter from the Editor: Love with Reckless Abandon
With the holidays approaching and another significant year ending, it’s hard to believe we will be starting afresh in just a few short days. From tragedies here at home and overseas, to a humanitarian crisis, to threats, disease, the rise of hate speech against minorities and of course, the insane politics of circus performers—the world has seen hard times this year.
Can You Truly Be Friends with Co-Workers?
One of the strongest indicators of a happy work life might be dependent on your relationship with co-workers. Even the best of jobs can become unbearable if you detest your boss and co-workers. While the importance of being friends with your co-workers may matter more depending on the type of job you have, if you work […]
Ten Thousand Coffees: Building Professional Relations, One Cup at a Time
Relationships are the core of a burgeoning and valuable life and just as we societally have basic needs to fulfill, we also have that one rudimentary need to feel belonging through valuable and advantageous relationships. In this rapid age of technology, we have all had the opportunity to connect with others through social media and advance our […]
Letter from the Editor: Celebrating Our Third Anniversary
“You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to […]
What to Do After Striking Out in the Job Market
So after all of that hard work and preparation you did for your interview, not to mention the days or weeks of waiting for a reply, you finally get an email response from the employer. Guess what? They’ve decided to go in “another direction.” You may be devastated or frustrated but it’s important to remember […]
Strength Through Adversity: The Importance Of Resilience
Adversity can present itself to us in several ways. We can find it in work, in relationships, and in moments of failure adversity may never seem more overwhelming. When we think about what makes us feel down, we must also look at what helps keep us going. When I think about my own life, examples […]
How to Succeed During the “Courtship” of an Interview
With the holiday lull well behind us and the first hiring season of 2015 already in gear, many people are prepping themselves for one of the most nerve-racking situations that they hope will connect them with the job of their dreams. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been in the workforce for twenty years or just […]
Volunteering to Make a Life Long Impact
What do you do in your life that helps create value? Every individual has different passions (be it something like music, writing or the Seahawks) and these passions can help shape your career choices. For some, myself included, my passions have motivated me to utilize different volunteer services in order to make a difference in […]
Staying Motivated At Work: Some Tips To Making It Through The Day
Work is, well, work. It’s rarely fun, always time-consuming, and most of us would much rather being doing anything else. During the cold winter months this desire to do anything but work is only exacerbated by the short daylight hours and dreary weather. It can be really hard to remain on task during the winter. […]
Finding Meaning in Feeling Lost
As a new year rolls in, it is pretty common that an individual will engage in self-reflection. Sometimes we take those reflections and turn them into the resolutions that we try and maintain throughout the following year. But with that self-realization may come days where you experience self-doubt. Doubt about your present, your past or your future. […]
Do You Give To Your Alma Mater?
There are days that I wake up and think, if I could do it over again, I would choose a different major or learn a useful trade through a certified program. I absolutely love my job, but the cause of my frustration is that it has absolutely nothing to do with my degree. I’ve always […]
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