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Develop Soft Skills – Work Smart & Live More
On April 11, I’ll officially leave my corporate job—and with it, close the chapter on 30 years of traditional work. But this isn’t just about quitting a job. It’s about stepping away from the structure that has defined most of my adult life and stepping into a space I’ve never fully explored: freedom. ...
My dad loves me in his way. He just doesn’t always know how to show it, so instead, he teaches me lessons every time we talk—even when I was little. As I’ve grown older, and as he has aged into his 80s, I’ve come to appreciate him more for who he is. I know he won’t change, but that doesn’t mean I can’t find new ways to connect with him. This letter idea seems like a good try. ...
I recently made a decision that had me questioning my own sanity for a moment—a lavish $921 for a single night’s stay at a hotel. It took several attempts to muster the conviction to make this reservation, but looking back, I am glad I took the plunge. This wasn’t just any hotel stay; it was a deliberate step in my new philosophy of embracing the present rather than perpetually waiting for the “right time.” ...
I just paid $699 for an upgrade to a business class seat from SFO to Newark. It’s the first time I ever paid so much for an upgrade “I don’t need.” I had a “perfectly practical” economy class window seat near the front of the cabin. Splurging a little on myself was actually a difficult action to take for me. I have been frugal and practical all my life. ...
For over four weeks now, an unwelcome guest has lodged itself into my life – health issues. It wasn’t a cold, nor was it Covid. Figuring out what it is has been the real problem.
It all started with an incident that seemed like food poisoning. My husband and I shared a lovely meal at our favorite restaurant, and not long after, I found myself hunched over, losing my dinner. My initial guess was the cheese on the burger; after all, we both had some and felt a bit off. However, while he bounced back, I didn’t. ...
I was following my own advice and started to attend more in person events – including our office happy hour last Thursday. There was the usual work talk, but there was also some fun talk. This new colleague I met asked me this great question – What am I doing to bring joy to my life? ...
When I ask this question “do you work to live or live to work? You may say, “I work to live.” However are your actions and decision consistent with this response? Below are 10 questions you can ask yourself to find out if you truly work to live.
I think society has taught us – “To be happy we should work to live and not live to work.” as no one on their death bead ever regrets not working enough. As a result, whenever anyone is asked this question, very few would ever admit that they live to work. It’s just not as cool. Our quick answer that “I work to live” actually means – “I want to work to live. I don’t want to live to work as life is too short. ” ...