Dan Schawbel on Personal Branding

Dan Schawbel on Personal Branding (Day 2 in Las Vegas (tomorrow I fly to Chicago for almost three days) Ive met some amazing people that Ill blog about next week. Today is a guest post from Dan Schawbel, who blogs on personal branding Thanks a ton Dan! Whether you (my reader) are new to personal branding or not, this is a great post with much to think about) I’m here to tell you today that every single one of you have a unique Personal Brand. You don’t have to be Oprah, Donald Trump or Tom Cruise to stand out and be excellent. All you need to do is discover what is inside of you, your strengths and how you can portray them to your audience positively. This is easier said than done, but like anything else, you need to put your time in. The more time you allot to discovering, brainstorming and developing your brand, the higher the output you will receive. Personal Branding is completely in your control. Many students and professionals alike have confronted me on this subject, and those with stronger Personal Brands are ones that invest the time. What do you need to invest time in? Developing a strategy focused on where you are, where you want to be and how you will meet those goals or objectives. These goals could be internships, jobs, education, skills development, communication classes or simply a mentor to guide you. You may also look to those who are already accomplished to gain further insight. The top Personal Brands in the world share these characteristics: Determination to succeed Focus on a particular niche market Short-term and long-term goals that are aligned Leverage all assets and personal network Opportunistic and politically savvy Turn failures into successes, without giving up Remember that, it all comes down to how others perceive you, so you need to make a lasting impression. The only true way to do this is to have some of the qualities listed above and to understand who you are. Your audience can see right through you if you’re being phony or fail to project the â€Å"real you.† That’s not to say that you can evolve your brand over time to match other qualifications, but at the root of it, you must be yourself to be respected. Dan blogs at The Personal Branding Blog go check him out. He recently awarded Carl Chapman with a personal branding award for his own blogging efforts (this is not related to the JibberJobber You Get It award). Branding your company is extremely important.   Consider getting your companys name out there and buy great promotional items such as personalized coolers and personalized pens here! Dan Schawbel on Personal Branding (Day 2 in Las Vegas (tomorrow I fly to Chicago for almost three days) Ive met some amazing people that Ill blog about next week. Today is a guest post from Dan Schawbel, who blogs on personal branding Thanks a ton Dan! Whether you (my reader) are new to personal branding or not, this is a great post with much to think about) I’m here to tell you today that every single one of you have a unique Personal Brand. You don’t have to be Oprah, Donald Trump or Tom Cruise to stand out and be excellent. All you need to do is discover what is inside of you, your strengths and how you can portray them to your audience positively. This is easier said than done, but like anything else, you need to put your time in. The more time you allot to discovering, brainstorming and developing your brand, the higher the output you will receive. Personal Branding is completely in your control. Many students and professionals alike have confronted me on this subject, and those with stronger Personal Brands are ones that invest the time. What do you need to invest time in? Developing a strategy focused on where you are, where you want to be and how you will meet those goals or objectives. These goals could be internships, jobs, education, skills development, communication classes or simply a mentor to guide you. You may also look to those who are already accomplished to gain further insight. The top Personal Brands in the world share these characteristics: Determination to succeed Focus on a particular niche market Short-term and long-term goals that are aligned Leverage all assets and personal network Opportunistic and politically savvy Turn failures into successes, without giving up Remember that, it all comes down to how others perceive you, so you need to make a lasting impression. The only true way to do this is to have some of the qualities listed above and to understand who you are. Your audience can see right through you if you’re being phony or fail to project the â€Å"real you.† That’s not to say that you can evolve your brand over time to match other qualifications, but at the root of it, you must be yourself to be respected. Dan blogs at The Personal Branding Blog go check him out. He recently awarded Carl Chapman with a personal branding award for his own blogging efforts (this is not related to the JibberJobber You Get It award). Branding your company is extremely important.   Consider getting your companys name out there and buy great promotional items such as personalized coolers and personalized pens here!

Advantages of Getting Professional Resume Writing Services

Advantages of Getting Professional Resume Writing ServicesProfessional resume writing services in Singapore, offering resume writing services is an effective way to secure a decent paying job after you graduate from your course. There are many schools that want to recruit students but it becomes difficult for them to get the right applicant in their program.Many students applicants want to be employed by a major organization and with the help of resume writing services, you can land a good job without having to pay much money. You can be employed through various companies in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and some other countries. As a student, you do not have much knowledge about how to write a professional resume. Resume writing services can help you create an attractive and effective resume that would reflect your expertise.Resume writing services do not just get jobs for students but it also helps in creating professional resumes. This way, you can help get your future career a g reat start. This is a unique opportunity for students to take full advantage of. It is not easy to land jobs after graduation. Professional resume writing services Singapore helps in getting employment in good companies by providing the information required by employers to take a decision.To know about resume writing services, you can visit websites of companies that offer this service. You will find all the information you need. All you need to do is fill up an online form and provide the required information. After this, you will get the job you have been looking for. You can also search for relevant information on the internet.A solid and impressive resume is the key to landing a job in a corporate. It is one of the most important documents for the person who is applying for a position. In this way, resume writing services can be of great assistance for anyone who wants to find employment.If you are thinking of changing your current job, you should not hesitate to seek the help o f resume writing services. You will get more than one chance to land a new job. This is the reason why you should plan everything right from the beginning. You can also consider getting job reviews from various companies before you decide to change your job.There are many reasons for a person to think of getting professional resume writing services. The main reason is to get a good job for the student. In this way, your future career will not be affected by the current position you are in. Moreover, you will be able to come out of the current job with a high level of confidence. Such a career is best for the people who are willing to work hard.Once you land a job, you can learn more about the industry. You can be more successful with the help of professional resume writing services. You can get the knowledge that you need to succeed in a particular field. This is the reason why you should use these services to get a better job.

Whats the Best Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Whats the Best Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are used by recruiters and companies worldwide as a reliable  method of recruiting employees but it is important to have one that is easy to use and reliable, to gain the best return on investment. But which one is the easiest and best to use? And which gives the best results for recruiting the top talent? Here are the best Applicant Tracking Systems available at the moment: iCIMS Talent Platform: Firstly, iCIMS Talent Platform offers you an intuitive online applicant tracking system,  based on job publishing and employee referrals. iCIMS Talent Platform is one of the oldest  application in this area, by used by thousands of companies worldwide for eight years. As  promising as it might sound at first sight, this application will force you to manually review multiple sites or manually contact vendors, if you represent a decentralized company, using the application into more than ten different locations, that have to share the same platform. SuccessFactors: SuccessFactors is dedicated to those executives, who dont have time to organize recruitment,  not even online. The application is based on a reducing method of time and costs, by  identifying the right candidates, although seeing the demo, I can affirm it offers the same  performance as the previous apps. TrackerRMS Recruitment: TrackerRMS Recruitment is designed for mostly mobile use. It will automatically generate alerts, when it find the perfect candidates for your jobs, so you wont miss a thing of your recruitment. If you wish, you can establish a database of candidates profiles, so that during  the next recruitment, you can pick an old CV and think about hiring or not that person,  already interested in your company. This application can also be your virtual assistant,  sending emails, establishing meeting or initiating calls. Compas: Compas offers not only social media connections, but connections to Gmail and Outlook too. The application is entirely web-based so you even access it whilst youre away (if you so wish!). Besides the traditional job-posting feature,  you will also benefit from unlimited storage, calendars and other features similar to an agenda. Much more, if you have used previously a different ATS, Compass is able to gently import  your data, so the conversion is quite natural, you dont have to worry about losing important  information, while upgrading. Resumator: On the other hand,  Resumator  is a cloud-based application, probably you will find its  interface friendlier and easy to use. The companies, that use it, are easily promoting jobs  through social media, review online documents (including CVs and articles to be posted  on the companys website) or hire qualified candidates. Resumator is reckoned to properly  support companies with more than 1.000 employees geographically scattered. HiringThing: HiringThing tries to simplify and organise the hiring process. You can intuitively post jobs,  receive and  analyse  applications. Since its cheaper than the previous applications and less  optimised (no cloud feature, for instance), its mostly used by small companies and NGOs.  HiringThing can rank your candidates, preview their performance in simple charts and allow  you to contact them via email. PCRecruiter: PCRecruiter is a helpful assistant for managers addicted to web-based tracking solution. Besides tracking candidates, the application can also prompt you data about sales or marketing strategies developed by your company. Few of the managers using it have complaint about the new entries, sometimes you have to refresh the page, in order to be sure the new information has been added. BambooHR: Finally, a new application trying to draw attention: BambooHR. Despite its exotic name, this cheap application is able to offer you a reliable web-based management system for small and middle sized companies. You will have real-time access to your data, either you are the manager of the company or an employee and the relevant data is embedded into rich-visual spreadsheets. Unfortunately, BambooHR doesnt offer a proper social media connection  you will have to manually contact your candidates, using the contact info in their CVs. Taleo: With over 5000 companies and nearly half of the Fortune 100 using this platform, Taleo is the best ATS out there. Talent Intelligence is a central part to the Taleo process and is  a unified approach to talent data. It gives managers up-to-date insights into candidates, thus making the application process simpler and quicker. It also outlines the best practices and industry-level benchmarks, thus better equipping teams and organisations with the ability to recruit better talent as well as awarding the best performers at their company. Which is your favourite ATS? Let us know in the comments below! RELATED: Applicant Tracking Systems: Why Usability is Crucial for ROI

Why Leaving the Most Toxic Workplace Is Very Difficult

Why Leaving the Most Toxic Workplace Is Very Difficult Whether I’m working with a client who is highly dissatisfied at their current role, actively in process of leaving a toxic workplace on their own terms, or was recently laid off, I’ve often found it fitting to compare the transition they’re experiencing in a bad work environment to that of a marriage gone bad.Prior to writing books on contemporary career development and running an online career coaching consulting business, I was working in the corporate world as a marriage and family therapist. I quickly observed the interesting parallelisms of the person(s) described above sharing the same thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with someone who is in the process of leaving an unhealthy marriage or grieving after the divorce.Having been married or not, all of us on some level have had experiences of these stages with a close relationship throughout our lives. So, it is a proven analogy many people can relate to and identify with. I’ve often found it resonates as a very powerful analogy which really helps my clients to better process and work through the difficult transition of leaving a company they’ve dedicated 5, 10, 20, 30, sometimes 40 years of their lives at!All This Being SaidIf you have found that actually leaving a bad work environment or toxic company once and for all, has proven to be extremely difficult or seemingly impossible, please don’t be hard on yourself.Assuming a large magnitude and high level of attachment (addiction) you have to this relationship with your company, you can’t break it on your own. After all, it’s far too easy for most of us to have become highly attached to our role in a toxic workplace and company after so many years. For those of us who are highly passionate, caring, and truly gave the best we could to our position, our clients/customers, and our company, how could we not have become highly attached over the many years, sometimes decades of our being committed to this relationship?First Things FirstYou will ne ed the support of others, ideally people who have triumphed in this area themselves or industry experts who help people successfully make a transition out of their toxic workplace. Bonus points if you find someone who fits both criterions.If you are reading this and can identify having similar feelings surrounding your current toxic workplace, the image below illustrates the stages of making a change. After looking at the image with the stages of change, it would behoove you to honestly ask yourself which stage you currently are in this process.Wherever you are, that’s where you’re supposed to be, so don’t judge it. Just start by accepting where you are. People in the “pre-contemplative” stage are often either unaware of their need to change, or there is some level of awareness, but they have little to no desire or serious interest to change anytime in the near future.Chances are likely that if you’ve chosen to take the time to read this article, you’re either in the c ontemplation, preparation, or action stage of making a change. Below I’ve highlighted common scenarios.I Often Hear From People in These Three Stages1. Scenario of someone in the contemplative stageYou have “hit the ceiling” at your current toxic company, and are ready for the next challenge or growth opportunity.You’ve been told (either directly, or indirectly), that there is no more opportunity for you to advance in your current role, and any further requests you’ve made for advancement opportunities or for a raise in salary congruent with your current tenure have been brushed aside or have fallen on deaf ears.You no longer feel like you’re appreciated for the quality of work you do or valued by your organization.You are ready for a change, one that involves you being challenged, continuing to grow, and appreciated for your contribution.2. Scenario of someone in the preparation stageYour current bad work environment is extremely draining, and you are likely working wel l over 50 hours a week. The position or company may have been good at one point, but it’s been a very negative situation for quite some time now.You may even know on some level, either by instinct or actually have been informed, that your current role within the company is no longer “secure” on some level.You have an acute awareness that your current job is sucking your soul dry, and you are feeling “stuck” or “trapped.” You have likely even started to discuss this issue with a few close family members, friends, or a trusted advisor.Whatever the reason(s) leading up to this, you’re ready to leaveand may have even begun occasionally looking into other job opportunities and ‘dabbling’ with applying to a few.At this point, you know you want to change, but you likely don’t have a clear strategy on how to effectively land your next role, or you may have loosely prepared a strategy, but don’t have the necessary time or energy to execute it while still working at yo ur current job.You may also be experiencing a high level of fear about your company somehow “finding out” about you looking into new opportunities and firing you.3. Scenario of someone in the action stageThis may still include some aspects of contemplative and preparation stages.You have completely made up your mind that you are in a toxic workplace. You are “one foot out the door” at your current job.You are very actively pursuing new opportunities, but feel like you keep attracting toxic companies and don’t really feel great about any of them if you’re being honest with yourself. Similar to “dating gone bad,” you aren’t even sure if any good companies exist anymore.You may have been able to get to the interview process with several companies you felt pretty good about, and sometimes even make it to the 2nd or 3rd round of interviews. However, despite getting positive feedback and coming really close, you’re still left with no job offer.If these stages and scena rios sound an awful lot like yours, the first step is to start by accepting where you are, right now. The truth is, before we can really begin to shift and make a major change out of a toxic workplace, we have to first be willing to face the issue at hand and be honest with both ourselves and other people.In My ExperienceMy experience working for years with many people in these toxic workplace scenarios is that the next step you need to take is to reach out for the appropriate and consistent support, resources, and insight you will need to overcome and create a lasting, positive change in this area.

Five Tips For Writing an Effective Career Objective on Your Resume

Five Tips For Writing an Effective Career Objective on Your ResumeHere are five tips for writing an effective career objective on your resume. When you're facing a difficult time figuring out how to add this information to your resume, this information can be difficult to come by.First, you should understand that you want to tell your prospective employer about exactly what you're looking for. You need to tell them why you want to work in their business. The better and more complete your cover letter is, the better chance you have of landing a job interview. So you need to be organized and organize your words so that they make sense and convey your message clearly.Secondly, you want to know what information you can include on your resume. You can write about skills you've learned or the experiences you've had. But you really want to be specific when it comes to your objectives. This is where writing your objectives comes in handy.You need to indicate exactly what you're looking for a nd why you're looking for that information. For example, if you're looking for a position as a computer support specialist, you can write 'Computer Support Specialist - A-.' This doesn't necessarily mean you're looking for an entry level position. It just means you're looking for a position where you can demonstrate the necessary technical skill set.Make sure to include all your skills and credentials when describing your job responsibilities. If you're a great writer, you can add other details like how many books you've written or how many times you've given speeches at various organizations and schools.Finally, use your resume to express how you can add value to a company's business. To do this, you want to express your self-driven style of working. You want to show that you're driven to provide high quality customer service and that you want to advance your career with the company.You can do this by listing your successes and using examples of your success stories. Include them i n chronological order with dates. This will show that you've been successful and you've been able to do more than most other candidates for the position you're applying for.These are just five tips for writing an effective career objective on your resume. Although, some may be obvious, others may not be. In any case, don't settle for less.

Five Tips For Writing an Effective Career Objective on Your Resume

Five Tips For Writing an Effective Career Objective on Your ResumeHere are five tips for writing an effective career objective on your resume. When you're facing a difficult time figuring out how to add this information to your resume, this information can be difficult to come by.First, you should understand that you want to tell your prospective employer about exactly what you're looking for. You need to tell them why you want to work in their business. The better and more complete your cover letter is, the better chance you have of landing a job interview. So you need to be organized and organize your words so that they make sense and convey your message clearly.Secondly, you want to know what information you can include on your resume. You can write about skills you've learned or the experiences you've had. But you really want to be specific when it comes to your objectives. This is where writing your objectives comes in handy.You need to indicate exactly what you're looking for a nd why you're looking for that information. For example, if you're looking for a position as a computer support specialist, you can write 'Computer Support Specialist - A-.' This doesn't necessarily mean you're looking for an entry level position. It just means you're looking for a position where you can demonstrate the necessary technical skill set.Make sure to include all your skills and credentials when describing your job responsibilities. If you're a great writer, you can add other details like how many books you've written or how many times you've given speeches at various organizations and schools.Finally, use your resume to express how you can add value to a company's business. To do this, you want to express your self-driven style of working. You want to show that you're driven to provide high quality customer service and that you want to advance your career with the company.You can do this by listing your successes and using examples of your success stories. Include them i n chronological order with dates. This will show that you've been successful and you've been able to do more than most other candidates for the position you're applying for.These are just five tips for writing an effective career objective on your resume. Although, some may be obvious, others may not be. In any case, don't settle for less.

Positive Stress Management Strategies Used By Successful People

Positive Stress Management Strategies Used By Successful People Photo Credit â€" Pexels.comThese days, many successful people find that the intense efforts they put into becoming personally and professionally productive entail stress. If this is the case for you, now is the time to tap into the power of stress management strategies.Taking these steps will empower you to fight stress so that you can lead the healthy, happy life that you deserve. Below you’ll find just five of many stress management techniques that you can begin implementing today.1. They Get Out In The SunIf you’ve ever asked yourself “How do successful people handle stress?“, you may be surprised to find that many grapple with anxiety by getting out in the sun. As many health experts know, serotonin increases as individuals are exposed to bright light.evalOn the other hand, it falls when sun exposure is decreased. Because serotonin is the hormone known for facilitating mood elevation, you definitely want to ensure that this chemical is alive and active within your body. G etting out in the sun is a great way to make it happen.1. They Practice Puzzle SolvingIf you’re looking for positive ways to deal with stress, turn your attention towards puzzle solving. As many psychological experts know, activities that cause people to use their minds for critical thinking processes help to improve brain function.One outcome of improved brain function is a heightened ability to deal with and mitigate stress. One activity you may want to engage in to attain these stress-busting outcomes is the use of Soma Cube puzzles.These puzzles are a great way to attain keen insights into one’s own intelligence. For example, the accuracy and speed with which an individual completes the puzzle correlates strongly with individual IQ.However, it’s important to note that intellectual outliers and black swans with MENSA level IQ often struggled with the puzzle. To complete the Soma Cube effectively, one must have substantive spatial awareness and a pinch of imagination.3. They Get A MassageIf you’ve ever thought to yourself “What are the best strategies for managing stress?“, be sure to consider the massage sector. While many people think that massages are pampering activities that one splurges on during a vacation or trip to the spa, it’s important to realize that many people use this form of touch therapy on a regular basis to counteract the stress they experience from day to day.In addition to fighting stress, massage can generate a wide range of health-enhancing benefits. Some of them include:boosting immunitybetter sleepenhanced metabolismclearer thinkingimproved memoryevalWhen you start searching for the ideal massage therapist, make sure that you select someone who has all of the appropriate licenses and credentials. Check the massage firm’s online reviews to ensure that you’re working with a company whose customers consistently express 100% satisfaction with the services offered.Also look for a massage firm that offers other stress-bu sting services. Examples would include facials, pedicures, and manicures.4. They Do YogaWhile many people know that engaging in physical activity is a wonderful way to fight stress, not everyone understands that yoga can be one of the most effective exercises to engage in for this purpose.As noted byMayo Clinic, yoga brings together mental and physical disciplines. This integration of the corporeal and cognitive realms can help generate a sense of deep peace. It is this prolonged, intense feeling of peace that can counteract and diminish stress.evalThere are several ways that you can begin engaging in a yoga practice. If you are an introvert and loathe the idea of doing yoga in a classroom, you can hire an instructor to assist you in the privacy of your home. Otherwise, feel free to partake in group fitness classes offered by a local gym. A third option is completing yoga activity through a DVD.5. They Always Eat StrategicallyIn addition to doing yoga, make sure that you begin eatin g strategically. While many people understand that eating well can engender great outcomes like weight loss and boosted immunity, not everyone knows that some foods can help you fight stress.But they can! There are a wide range of foods that you can begin incorporating into your diet for the purpose of alleviating anxiety. They include:leafy green vegetablesblueberriespistachiosseedsavocadoYou can toss all of these foods into a mixing bowl, stir them up, and sit down to a delicious, nutritious salad at night following a hard day’s work. In addition to satisfying your taste buds, this meal will help promote inner peace.Don’t Delay: Start Implementing These Stress Management Strategies Today!If you’re serious about leading an absolutely amazing life, it’s time to recognize the role that stress can play in precluding you from realizing the goal.Once you realize that ongoing anxiety can compromise your productivity in the professional and personal planes, you may be ready to sta rt implementing strategies that will offset the impact of stress in your life. You can use some or all the stress management techniques outlined above to ensure that you maintain the elevated mood and sense of peace that will promote optimal levels of well-being.Start implementing these techniques now so you can attain the excellent results that you deserve!

4 College Grad Links to Land a Job - CareerAlley

4 College Grad Links to Land a Job - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. In my simple way Guess you could say Im living in the big time John D. Rich, Kenny Alphin The sounds of Pomp and Circumstance have faded to a memory and the hard reality of looking for a job in the real world has set in. Four years of college went by really fast and settling back into life with the folks is a lot harder than you thought it would be (all the more incentive to get a job). But lets face it, this is the big time and very little of what you learned in school has prepared you for looking for a job. Yeah, you may have visited the college career office at one point in your senior year, but what did they tell you again? Not to worry, you are not alone (although your parents dont really want to hear none of my friends have found jobs either). This post leverages CareerAlleys vast library of resources to help you get on your way to getting a job in the real world. Where to Start Do you have your Resume? Job Search Planning: This is the first lesson in CareerAlleys Job Search Planning lessons. These free lessons (a series of three) provide a number of resources to create your job search plan. See the bullet list below as well. 5 Steps to a Great Resume The first and most important thing you will need is a resume. Take your time with this as your ability to get your foot in the door is heavily dependent on the content and look and feel of your resume. There are so many choices these days. The first of 5 lessons from CareerAlleys free resume lessons, provides a some great tips to help you get started (or to improve on what you already have). Make a Plan: Keep a list to keep track of which sites youve visited. Include your username and password for each site. You think you will remember them but you wont. Also include the last date you visited ALWAYS return calls as soon as possible, start off your day doing this Review your top 5 job search sites Check jobs on LinkedIn Respond to emails as appropriate (and related) Research, research, research making a list of companies you would like to work for Register on 3-5 company websites Register on 3-5 job search sites Send your resume to 3-5 recruiters/headhunters Use job agents and leverage technology Register where you can and make sure you upload your resume All done with every list known to man (not likely)? Recycle the list, revisit the job search boards and try new searches Book Corner [easyazon_link asin=B008WENA4O locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]The Job Search Action Plan: What You Need To Know To Get The Job You Want[/easyazon_link] Other Options Internships: Just because you graduated college doesnt mean that you cant consider an internship. At a minimum, this will give you some great experience and there is always the possibility of a job offer: OneDayOneInternship.com Associated with OneDayOneJob.com, Im sure youve guessed what this site is focused on. Links at the top of the main page for Todays Internships, Past Internships, Entry Level Jobs (links back to ondayonejob.com), About US, Blog and more. The Past Internships link leads to a list of internships previously posted on the site. You can view the list by Date, Employer and Tag Cloud. Clicking on any company link leads to a full page with a broad range of information (including internships). There are additional helpful links on the right hand side of the page which provide additional information or direct links. If youve read any of my college career posts you will know how I stress the power and importance of internships during college. This is the site to go to when making your decisions regarding internships. A wealth of information is included in all of the links with a very clean and crisp interface. Internweb.com Its a very good idea to have as many internships during your college education as possible, but if you are graduating this year and dont have a job, you could certainly still do an internship over the summer until you find full time employment. This site has tabs near the top for Intern Listing, Intern Jobs, College Intern and Intern Board. Below this there is an Intern Search bar to the left and below that is a section for students with plenty of resources. Center section is your main search area where you can subscribe or look at some internships now. Book Corner [easyazon_link asin=1607741687 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]All Work, No Pay: Finding an Internship, Building Your Resume, Making Connections, and Gaining Job Experience[/easyazon_link] We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ what where job title, keywords or company city, state or zip jobs by

Food for Thought for Monday Make the rest of your year the best - heres how - Hallie Crawford

Food for Thought for Monday Make the rest of your year the best - heres how Happy Monday! Hope you had a nice weekend. My hubby and I were able to escape from the heat a little bit by going to the pool on Friday and Sunday. I have been swimming regularly lately because I have an exciting announcement to make â€" I am pregnant! About 5 months along. I am swimming because its the best exercise recommended for prego women. We are excited about the baby but I gotta tell ya, the physical changes have taken me by surprise. Sometimes I find it difficult to stay awake, and this past week I have been incredibly spacey. These days it’s not a question of if I take a nap but how many naps I take â€" chuckle, chuckle. It’s certainly a journey. I’ll keep you posted as things progress. Ive included a little something for environmentally friendly babies here from Ideal Bite, Organic baby shower gift ideas. Food for Thought for Monday: Make the rest of your year the best heres how What if the rest of your year was the best of your year? 2007 is more than halfway over wow. I like the question above because it incorporates Law of Attraction principles; seeing the glass as half full instead of half empty. One day this week, try this exercise to help you plan for the rest of your year: If the rest of 2007 was the best of the year, what would that look like for you? What would you want to happen? Make a list of those things, and envision what you want to create for the rest of 2007. And by the way, keep in mind there’s plenty of time. That will help you see these goals from a perspective of abundance and flow. Contact me if you need help! Hallie,Atlanta Career Coach Related Links:Pick Your Battles