Introverts and Silly Little Labels
“Definitions belong to the definers, not the defined.” – Toni Morrison Hello, my name is Jan and I’m an introvert. You’d certainly not know it …
Is Your Career About to Jump the Shark?
Jumping the shark describes the instant a television show begins to decline. It means it’s reached the point where writers incorporate far-fetched events or introduce new …
Show Me Your Friends and I’ll Tell You Who You Really Are
There is a saying that goes something like this, “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” I even recall my grandmother saying something …
Is It Time to Leave Your Job?
Stay or leave? When you’re miserable at work, that’s a no-brainer. It’s probably time to leave. But sometimes, you really do like your job but …
How Travel Can Change Your Life – Leaving the Comfort Zone
Not so long ago, I was living in the UK. Prior to moving there, I had never lived outside of the country before. It was …
Stop Being So Offended!
Like many, I started my job search shortly after college. I don’t think I have to tell anyone that it can be hard to break …
Why Striving for Balance in Your Life Could Screw You Over
Hardly a day goes by when we don’t hear about life balance or work-life balance. Balance is a myth and I used to buy into …
The ‘Awesomeness’ of Questions
“The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.” Thomas Berger Questions: The Gift of Learning I love good questions. They …
Your S.O.A.R. spot: Reaching the Height of Success
“One cannot be content to creep, when one feels the impulse to SOAR.” – Helen Keller I love the water, especially lakes. A few months ago …
Let’s Kick Some Monday Butt!
Monday has become universally known and accepted as the most depressing day because of the significant mood swing experienced between Sunday and the first work …