Have you ever heard the saying “nothing is for free”?
What does it mean? It means that even if someone offers you something as a ‘gift’ (outside of your birthday or holidays) for free, it does not mean you will not be paying for it later one way, shape or form.
But how does this translate to career and your personal employment? How is working for free paying you?
The idea or belief that you should always have a positive spin or attitude towards something, regardless of personal circumstances or issues is not always possible.
So what is toxic positivity and how do you overcome it?
It is proven that procrastination can boost creativity. While the task you need to do is put on the back burner, your subconscious mind is still thinking about it. Sounds great, right? Unfortunately there are some bad side effects to procrastinating so how do you overcome this?
In an age where we are all ‘connected’ and ‘plugged in’, we forget that social media can be extremely impactful on our careers. It can both open and close doors. So how can you use it to your benefit?
You might not be currently looking for work but you never know what is just around the corner. Here are five reasons why you should always keep your resume up to date.
You will struggle to go through life without coming across a Naysayer. These are three things to think about when being confronted by one.