Why are goals important and how do you develop them?
Not sure goals are important? Then have a look at this great video by Marie Forleo and harvest some golden nuggets of advice. You will find the the formula of writing goals helpful.
Not sure goals are important? Then have a look at this great video by Marie Forleo and harvest some golden nuggets of advice. You will find the the formula of writing goals helpful.
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The basic idea is that you should focus on activities, projects and tasks that bring you alive at work.
If you focus on your strengths you will not only find fulfilling work but you will increase your chances to succeed in your career and achieve your ambitions.
Are your the reading type?
This book will help you think about crafting your ideal career:
What colour is your parachute by Dick Bolles.
Work is the primary source of income for most people,and, for some,work is just about the money. This is not only natural but ok. Did you also know, work is generally good for you? Yes, it helps you meet your basic needs of food, shelter and warmth. It does much, much more than that according to some recent research. If your are thinking about returning to work after having a child, you might be interested in an independent review by the Department of Work and Pension. The report revealed two interesting facts to help us think about the broader benefits of work:
But there is a caveat, the quality of work is crucial. The job has to be in a safe environment and you need to have accommodating boss, for work to be good for you.
If you want to read a bit more about the research, you can find a short overview here. If you want to read the whole report press on this link here.
Do you have any personal success stories and experiences that you would like to share about returning to work, you can do so in ‘share your story section’.