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I find listing my strengths easier than listing my weaknesses but nevertheless it is still hard, as is any self evaluation because I lack genuine objectivity. This being said it is a useful exercise to do as it highlights what elements of a role you
This can be a really contentious issue. Many of us would love to study full time but simply cannot afford to because of existing financial commitments. But there are options, you could work part time if you think you would still be able to fulfill
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career exercises, career in action, career planning, exercises, study pathway, studying alongside a full time job pathway, work pathway
Seeing as it's Valentines it's time to find out how much you love your current role and list your specific likes and dislikes. For now, separate the politics from the role itself - the politics list of likes and dislikes comes later. As with any exercise
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career exercises, career in action, career planning, current role, exercises, likes and dislikes
The name of the game here is research, research, research! j For each shortlisted role find out: How much could you expect to earn as a minimum and maximum (in your area) and what is the average salary? j Do you need to study? Is it not required, optional or
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career exercises, career in action, career planning, exercises, research shortlisted jobs
It should be simple enough to know whether or not we like our jobs, shouldn't it? In reality though, things aren't always that straight forward. We live in a world that celebrates material gain and power, so when we ask ourselves whether we like our
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career in action, career planning, do you like your job, exercises, how to discover whether you really like your job
Ok so I’m just going to dive straight in today as there is a lot to cover. j Schedule in time to catch up with family this week, either by phone, Skype or in person. k Schedule in time to catch up with a friend this week, either by
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balance in action, exercises, finding balance, increasing social time, sleeping well, work / life balance
Use this week to improve your diet and see if you feel an improvement in your vitality. Do you feel less sluggish? More alert? I have to admit I find this one hard too but at the times when I have eaten more healthily I have
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balance in action, energy, exercises, healthy diet, vitality, work / life balance, zest for life
Tiny Buddha article link = ‘Learning to love yourself: 3 steps to instantly boost your self-esteem’. Today take ten minutes to read my Tiny Buddha article and do the exercises as featured in each step, resolving to base your self-esteem on your character rather than your
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balance at work, balance in action, exercises, finding balance, loving yourself, self worth, self-esteem, self-esteem not based on career
I still struggle on a Monday morning to psyche myself up for work and if I’m honest my morning coffee usually takes a while to finish before I feel able to get down to business. One of the things I do to help myself avoid
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avoiding procrastination, balance at work, balance in action, exercises, finding balance, reward system, taking your lunch break
Having lunch at your desk has become more and more common. Trust me when I say sandwiches taste much better when enjoyed in a kitchen listening to music and reading your favorite magazine. It’s a widely known fact that the more rested we are the
