Free Career Advice
Discover free career advice and strategies from Barb Garrison with Internal Groove.
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Isn’t That Interesting?
Your observer self is a non-judgmental voice that can be a valuable tool in helping you move toward your goals. Learn how to tap into
A Tailored Set
Who needs you? Use this thought process to develop a cover letter, resume, and interview package that gets you the job!
Discover Your Own Value
Each person has his or her own special gifts. You might say that giving our gift is our life’s purpose. Are you giving your gifts? How do you know if you are? Here’s a clue to get you on the right track.
Don’t “Cook Your Own Goose” This Holiday Season
Our lives are busy enough with many demands on our time that it’s often challenging to maintain our life balance. Throw in the holiday season
Get Seriously Productive!
Honestly, are you as productive as you want to be? Get a load of this refreshing philosophy on how to increase your productivity!
Put the Wise Adult You in Charge
Often it seems we have more than one inner voice. Learn to distinguish which voice is worthy of your attention. Use this creative tool to
Don’t be Embarrassed!
Every experience in your life’s journey has value. If something on your resume seems unappealing at first glance, take a moment to examine this strategy
True Validation Comes From You
Some days are better than others! Use these valuable tips as a guide to creating internal positive momentum if you’re having a not-so-great day.
What Would You Do if You Knew You Couldn’t Fail?
Simply acknowledging the things in life that thrill your soul sends out ripples into the universe, making a small opening for those things to find their way into your life. Here is a fun exercise you can do to orient your mind and energy in the direction of your dreams.
Are You Being Too Pushy in Your Cover Letter?
If you’re worried about being rude by telling someone you’ll contact them in your cover letter, listen to this simple bit of advice about how
Unexpected Opportunities
There is a harmony that comes from doing your life’s work, but you have to be paying attention! Are you doing your life’s work? Do
Time’s Up… and So Are You
Time slips away, but there may be another more valuable (and more manageable) resource you are overlooking… If you’ve ever wondered if you’re doing the
Find Value in All Your Experiences
Just because you aren’t engaged in doing your “dream job” doesn’t mean there is a lack of value in your experience. Every situation can offer
Open the Box of Productivity
Productivity systems are easy to find. Here is a big clue to why they generally do not work for creative people. If you’ve ever wondered
Earn Your Money the Right Way
Do you do things you don’t really want to do for the sake of money? Use this valuable tip to start a conversation with yourself
Give Yourself a Pat on the Back!
It’s easy to overlook your accomplishments, but acknowledging even the smallest steps taken in the right direction can help you begin to see more and
Satisfy and Steer
Being put on the spot with a difficult question in an interview can be a daunting experience. Here is a simple method for steering such a situation in a positive direction.
Know Your Needs
There are certain qualities that every human needs in order to feel fulfilled and satisfied with life. Here’s how acknowledging these needs can help put