Personal development and having a growth mindset has long been in my top personal core values. I can’t help but find the learning opportunities anywhere I look.
We live in a day and age where burnout is expected. The average employee’s tenure with a company is less than 5 years (and falling). Intentionally focusing on all types of growth is a must.
Your personal growth gives you transferable soft skills that are in high demand across jobs and industries. And, let’s be honest, isn’t it just fun to learn new things?!
I believe that looking at personal and professional development together is essential when looking at development goals for work. Many companies recognize this and include development goals in annual reviews and employee recognition.
Self development and life goals all tie together to ensure that continuing professional development includes personal growth.
Mindset. It’s an issue many of us struggle with at some point in our lives. If you’re anything like me, mindset – and the need for a mindset shift – comes up over and over – often at the most unexpected of times. You may look at people who are confident, have accomplished big things…
A few years ago, I did a freelance project that involved working with craft bloggers and reviewing their content and products. I can’t tell you how many times I read something along the lines of: “This is a quick project. I did it while watching Downton Abbey, so it’s easy.” “These cookies are easy to…
I say it every month, but how is it the end of May already?! This month was simultaneously endless and flew by. Again, describes almost every month. Because the months fly by so quickly – even when individual days and hours can drag on forever, amIright?! – I find it a hugely helpful practice to…
This week I thought the four walls of my house were going to cave in on me. That might be a bit of an exaggeration, but I was going stir-crazy and having trouble focusing on anything I needed to get done. What improved my mental state and re-ignited my productivity? Changing my environment. What are some simple…
From the archives. I wrote this back in 2014. Other than the fact that I’m back in the corporate world, not a lot has changed. I often second-guess myself. Am I good enough? Should I even bother writing? Will new clients want to hire me? (I know, I’m not supposed to admit this in public,…