The two go together, right? Wrong. Responsibility is taken. Authority is given. You can ask for more responsibility, but you can also just take it without asking. However, authority is something that is earned and given. If you have authority, you have certain responsibilities, that's a given. But you can give out and delegate those … Continue reading Authority and Responsibility
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Personal Projects
Do you have any? Do you have any hobbies that you put blood, sweat, and tears into? Chances are you do. Do you like to write stories or poems? Maybe you enjoy creating music or pieces of artwork. Even if your hobby is working on yourself, it can be your personal project. Personal projects are … Continue reading Personal Projects
Make It Better
We'll ask ourselves, "what can be done about it?" But do you follow it up with, "what actions can I take to make it better?" Unless you are willing to put in the effort to make it change, it's likely that it won't. There is always a way to make things better, even if it's … Continue reading Make It Better
Have A Baby
A passion project. A creation. Make your career your “baby.” Have something that you want to nourish and watch thrive. Parents will often say that the best part of parenthood is watching their children grow up. They've put so much time, effort, and love into raising their children, so it makes sense that witnessing them … Continue reading Have A Baby
Reaching Out
If you want something done right, do it yourself. Not always. In fact it's more likely that if you want something done right, you should reach out to people who have done it before. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness; in fact, it's a sign of strength. It's extremely easy to turn your … Continue reading Reaching Out
Quality Time
In such a fast paced world, speed is everything. We're forced to live our lives one moment to the next, rarely taking in the beauty of it all. Go. Go. Go. Don't stop and smell the roses. That's the world society has been shaped around. Which makes it so much more important to seek out … Continue reading Quality Time
“Me Time”
When was the last time you went back to your roots? A day or an evening where you simply indulged in all your favourite things; "me time." If you don't spend time doing the things you enjoy the most you'll soon find yourself constantly exhausted and drained. All work and no play makes everyone dull. … Continue reading “Me Time”
A Chapter A Day
Reading is one of the best ways to keep your mind active and healthy. Through daily reading you can improve your vocabulary, memory, problem solving skills, and ability to concentrate. It takes little to no effort to read and the reward is worthwhile. So, why not? Set aside some time every day to read. It … Continue reading A Chapter A Day
The Risk
What's the risk? The risk is the unknown; it's doing something it's scary because you can't promise success. Maybe this will work out, but maybe it won't. So when do you take one? Why should you take the risk of putting everything on the line? When, for some unshakable reason, it just feels like the … Continue reading The Risk
The Person In The Mirror
The person in the mirror isn't always the same person starring at it. If you look in the mirror and see someone you don't like, what do you do? Don't think about that reflection as the person everyone else sees. Instead, mirror the image of the person you want to become. Dress for the job … Continue reading The Person In The Mirror
