Communication affects every part of our daily lives. Effective communication achieves several goals, including conveying the information we intend, maintaining respectful relationships, and problem-solving. But many people struggle with communicating in the workplace. For example, when was the last time you said, "I thought he meant..." or "I misunderstood what you said"? If … [Read more...] about 4 Crucial Rules for Authentic Communication
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How to Ask Family and Friends for Help with Your Job Search
If daily life was more like the movies, getting a new job would take only about 10 minutes. You just wait for a family member to come along and make you a vice president in their company, or at least give you a chance to start out in the mailroom. In reality, your loved ones may not be in a position to hire you. However, they can still be an excellent source of assistance … [Read more...] about How to Ask Family and Friends for Help with Your Job Search
How to Answer Interview Questions About Handling Stress
Whether you want to be an air traffic controller or a gardener, you’ll probably run into interview questions about how you handle stress. It’s an important issue for just about any workplace. Almost 60% of U.S. workers report feeling stressed on a daily basis, according to Gallup’s latest State of the Global Workplace survey. An alarming 14% say it’s gotten so bad they want … [Read more...] about How to Answer Interview Questions About Handling Stress
Create a Sales Page for Your Course that Sells
You’ve created an online course, and you truly believe in the impact it will have on people’s lives. But there’s a problem: you are a teacher, not a salesperson. While your strength may be breaking concepts down to teach others, there is an entirely different skill set that goes into marketing your course and getting people to sign up. But you can create a sales page that … [Read more...] about Create a Sales Page for Your Course that Sells
4 Surprising Benefits of Scrapbooking and How to Get Started
Are you looking for a creative way to visually tell your or your family’s life story? While you might think about scrapbooking as a way to preserve memories, it can also be a therapeutic, self-care activity. Engaging in creative hobbies like scrapbooking lowers your anxiety levels. People are sometimes encouraged to start a scrapbook when in therapy or … [Read more...] about 4 Surprising Benefits of Scrapbooking and How to Get Started