“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.”― Roy T. Bennett How important is gratitude and affirmations in interviewing? Have you even considered these subjects when you think of interviewing, your work, or your life? This first
“Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they are yours.” – Richard Bach – There is nothing more crippling than losing your confidence. Without confidence, everything gets harder. You struggle to concentrate. Tasks feel overwhelming. If you stay there, you’ll even find a more long-term emotional impact, where you become bogged down in indecision or even worse might fall into depression.
Are you getting the results you desire in your life (be it professional or personal)? Do you fully understand why you have (or haven’t) achieved them, or have you even considered it? The Iceberg Model could contain the answer. As you consider the Iceberg Model, think about it regarding your own behaviors and choices, but also reflect on the subject
“Victims declare, “The world is responsible for me,” and never do anything to better their quality of life.”― Henry Cloud Has anybody else noticed the rise in the victim mentality in recent years? Has anyone identified that rise with a corresponding rise in narcissistic behavior? Coupled with this is a lack of respect of authority, no ability to respect someone with
“Develop an attitude of gratitude. Say thank you to everyone you meet for everything they do for you.”– Brian Tracy We are well past Thanksgiving, a holiday that is not paid the reverence it should be. But that time of year should not be the only time of the year where we show gratitude and thankfulness. Seems like all the
“The only real difference between Anxiety and Excitement was my willingness to let go of Fear.” -Barbara Brown Taylor- We’ve been addressing mindset, how to improve it and the benefits of a positive mindset the last couple of weeks with a positive response. Certainly, related to this positive mindset is the subject of contentment and its impact on one’s life.