Free Career Advice
Discover free career advice and strategies from Barb Garrison with Internal Groove.
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To Choose or Not to Choose
Do you take on too much in an effort to prove how valuable and capable you are? If so, you may be inadvertently doing the opposite. Let me suggest a different way of approaching your daily tasks and list items that may be more realistic and effective.
The New Year Edge
It’s a new year! If you feel you’re off to a slower start than you had hoped for, take some encouragement here and learn why that may be the case.
Be the Life of the Party!
Can life fulfillment make you more attractive? It most definitely can! Use this compelling personal account to encourage yourself to follow your dreams.
Are You Living on Purpose?
Do you feel you have a higher purpose? Where does that purpose reside? What does it feel like? How do you know what it is? This insightful tidbit can help hone your senses in order to find some answers to these questions.
That’s an Idea
We live in a culture where we sometimes feel inadequate simply because we don’t have all the answers. Here’s a valuable reminder that it’s okay, and how to respond (to yourself and others) when asked a question you may not have the answer for.
Are You Apped Up?
Designer productivity apps have lots of attractive and compelling features. Are they working for you?
The Trust Muscle
One indicator of how much you trust yourself is your decision-making process. If you seem to spend too much energy and time agonizing over whether you’re “doing the right thing”, this pressure-relieving alternative can help you learn to trust yourself, and make decisions in a more practical way.
What Can I Do For You?
One of the most daunting aspects of interviewing is the feeling that the spotlight is on you. There is a way of shifting this perspective so that you are more relaxed and more effective at leaving a good impression.
Pay Attention To Your Money
ATTENTION… is how money likes to get paid! If you want money to pay you, then you need to pay your money… some attention. Here’s a great way to do that.
Lessen Your Yesses
Do you say yes with zeal and fervor, and then later regret and beat yourself up because you can’t follow through on everything you agreed to do? If so, it may be a good time to bring some consciousness to your yessing process. Listen to this chunk of advice on why lessening your yesses will have you looking and feeling fabulous!
Do These Two
Are you in a perpetual state of uncertainty about the source of your next bit of income? If so, let me introduce you to a game-changing tool set for financial freedom. You’ll attract a steady flow of income for your business when you make friends with these two!
A Perfect Fit
Saying thank you after a job interview is smart. Saying thank you while emphasizing the reasons why you are perfect for the job is a brilliant job search strategy. Get some expert insight into the art of crafting the perfect thank you note.
Fear Is Normal
What does it mean when you get the “wiggles” about a challenge that you’re facing? Should you go ahead with it? Here’s a clue about how fear can play a positive role in your experience.
Are You Smart or Are You Valuable?
If you are in a quandary about whether to include your GPA on your resume, take note of this astute perspective.
Do You Really Want to Answer That?
Do you expect others to respect your time and boundaries? If so, you have to respect them yourself. Here is a wonderfully adaptable self-management tool that will get you immediate results.
The Daily Deed
Are you ready to zoom down the road of financial freedom? Here is one indispensable tool for keeping you on track and increasing your money magnetism.
Ask Me Anything
Is there a topic or question you would like to totally avoid in a job interview? What if you could use this dreaded subject matter to your benefit, even if it never comes up? Listen up and prepare yourself.
Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway
As human beings, we generally avoid situations that make us feel afraid. How does this play into our work life? What is a healthy attitude toward fear? In this informative nugget, learn how changing your mindset around fear can help you meet your goals.