The work I did with my career coach was unlike anything I had ever done in my life. Even though I would consider myself pretty introspective, I wasn’t accustomed to dissecting myself in that way. I approached it with an open mind because at that point, I was willing to do anything to make a change. The first step was to discover “who am I?” Photo credit: pheezy We started with the basics to find that answer, addressing the concept of a higher self. The higher self is the part of you that knows everything. It’s your intuition, your wisdom. ...
I’ve never been one to ask other people for help. I worry that it would inconvenience them way too much. Plus, I like to be independent. Seven years into my career, I finally realized how stuck I really was, spiraling around the same patterns throughout the years. I couldn’t break the cycle. I was too scared. But I finally decided that I could no longer continue this way. I needed help. The day I chose to ask for it will forever be etched into my memory. That day was just as miserable as every other day had become at my...
Five days ago I published a blog post that turned out to be, well, quite a surprise. I thought my 50 friends, family, and new blogging friends who followed me would see it, get a little chuckle, maybe comment and click the like button, and I would be on to the next post. Just as I have done for the past year. But I guess I said something that struck a chord. (more…)
An hour ago, this was me… And now this is the new me… I know, big deal– I cut my hair. But more than just my hair has changed. They say that when you want to change your life, you should drastically change your haircut. I’m not sure who “they” are, but since I quote them a lot, they must know something. (more…)
