The secret to ideation and originality is simpler than you think. What if I told you that you could become a better writer by copying a few chapters of your favorite author’s book? No matter how much education and experience you have under your belt, there are days when your mind is blank, and you ...

For over a decade, I worked for one company. I went through two lateral moves, but none of them were promotions. I was with one team for six years, so I thought I was golden. I knew quite a bit about the company, how things worked, and I did my job well. Until one day ...

I have no motivation this week. My birthday is this Saturday. So I want to sit in my pajamas and watch Food Network shows.  I made goals at the beginning of the year, and I feel like all I’ve done is schedule appointments for the things I need. It’s only been a month, and I ...

I’m the type of person who hates failing. The idea of getting behind, or not turning in good quality work makes me anxious. I’ve always prided myself on being able to check in with myself. There have always been certain aspects of my personality I knew without a doubt. My “talent” as a writer is ...

When you burnout at work, you start to feel diminished. Like a part of yourself has gone into hiding and it doesn’t want to come out. Challenges that were manageable and small, start to feel like large nightmares from hell. It’s the opposite end of the spectrum from engagement. The engaged person is energized, involved, ...

Obtaining a new job is no easy fleet. Especially if it’s a position that’s out of your normal realm of expertise.  It’s hard work. You perfect your application, cover letter, and resume. These items shine brighter than an engagement ring. You aced the interview, you rocked the thank you letters, and now the position is ...

I have struggled my whole life to find that one thing I’m more passionate about above all else. Growing up, I wanted to be everything from a teacher to a singer to a lawyer to an astronomer. When I was about 11, I decided I wanted to be a fashion designer, and this is the ...

Complacency leads to dissatisfaction. It agitates the giant inside us causing us to crave a better quality of life. Take yearly resolutions for example. The first few weeks focus on energy, drive, and determination. With the giant, we self-motivate, keep going, doing, and strive to build our ambitions. Working with the giant generates new ideas, ...

The subtle and mysterious art of shutting up is often overlooked. People have a tendency to share, myself included. We like to share in our joys and pains, but we also want confirmation and acceptance. It is because of this acceptance we often give people more power than they should be granted. Recently I was ...