I’ve been working hard to be more mindful. One of my big intentions is to cultivate the habit of focus. For me this means truly being present in the moment and giving my full attention to the person or task before me. In a world where we are bombarded by distractions, this isn’t easy. Probably […]
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The Year of a Mindful Career: I Surrender!
Mindfulness requires detachment and surrendering to the moment. So, I surrender. I try hard to experience everything that is happening in this moment. The feel of the keyboard under my fingers, the taste of my tea, the sounds of movement around me. What’s the point? Awareness. I’m completely tuned in to the words that I’m […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Are You A Career Shark?
I have a client who lives in New York City. He works in the journalism industry and is self proclaimed “diabolical” when it comes to getting the story. When I jokingly referred to him as a “career shark” he loved it and it stuck. While we both know that this term is meant as a […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Break Through Self-Doubt
How have your “self-deprecating thoughts” hurt your career? We all have an inner critic but too often we ignore how this voice can be hurting our careers. If you fail to speak up or take action because you believe you’ll fail, then you’re setting yourself up for failure. You can’t succeed if you don’t try. […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Do You Love Your Work?
Many people take offense when they are told they should do the work they love. “That’s impossible,” they exclaim. “I have to pay my bills.” “Those jobs are not hanging on trees.” “I’ve tried before, but never had success.” I realize this isn’t easy, but I do know that it’s doable. Motivational guru Brian Tracy […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: What is Your Career Purpose?
According to the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, the biggest predictor of health and life satisfaction is a self-reported sense of purpose in life. When you have a purpose, you have confidence, clarity, motivation and the will to move forward. Purpose comes in all shapes, sizes and colors and often no two individual’s purpose […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Where Will You Be In Five Years?
If you’re learning anything about mindfulness, you know the focus is on the moment—not five years from now. Therefore, why am I asking this ridiculous question? Well, if you’re a career-minded person, you’ve probably been contemplating this question. If not in your own musings, then when you’re asked in an interview. Being mindful doesn’t mean […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Don’t Quit
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you must, but don’t you quit. – Anonymous Personal […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Flow
As a certified yoga practitioner (RYT), I understand the importance of flow. If we don’t invite our bodies (and minds) to flow freely and in new ways, we often become stuck. This limits our potential and energy. What places are stuck within you or need more energy to move through them? Perhaps flow is what […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Communication Reflection
According to success expert, Brian Tracy, “Your ability to communicate effectively with others will do more to make you successful than any other skill that you can develop.” That is powerful stuff. I, probably like you, don’t always clarify my communication as much as I would like. Perhaps I say something I don’t mean, or […]