The right quote in the right context helps to connect with people on an emotional level. The best, while simple, invariably carry profound messages. Unpacking one of my favourite quotes illustrates this point.
Tag: reframing
How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser and Boost Your Career
Women are conditioned to be people-pleasers. However the need to be liked does not equate to being universally popular. Learning to let go of the need to please is both liberating and can also be career-enhancing.
How to create a meaningful life in 4,000 weeks
Life is short, and, in the greater scheme of things, cosmically insignificant. Acknowledging this enables you to focus what time you have on those things that are most important to you and to squeeze the juice out of it.
How to be happy: stop trying to manage time
We are all going to die. Filling our days with relentless busy-ness will certainly distract us from this fact. Investing time in the people and things we care about will give us greater personal meaning than the relentless pursuit of any ‘to do’ list.
How to let go of the need to control
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by work at busy times. However, investing time in low-level diversionary activities can help you gain a sense of control. In turn this may help you cope better with work stress.
“Tell us about something you’re particularly proud of”
There are some interview questions you aren’t always well- prepared for. “What are you most proud of?” is a typical example. Creating your Lifeline will help identify examples you can use.