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Overcoming Perfection Paralysis

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But sometimes, the goal of excellence goes too far…and becomes perfection. Increased Anxiety : The pressure leads to added stress and increases our chances of burnout. Strategies to Overcome Perfection Paralysis Set Realistic Goals: I like to say, “Perfection is the direction, but progress is the goal.”

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How to Plan Events Your Team Will Love (Without the Stress)

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I wanted to take an opportunity to share some ideas to take the stress out of event planning, so you can create events that everyone in your office can enjoy… including you! Set clear goals. It may seem obvious, but you want to make sure that the space where you choose to host your event supports your event goals.

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5 Strategies to Evaluate Your Work Performance

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The goal is to consistently grow and not fall stagnant. Extreme stress, poor work-life balance, and a lack of composure can be indicators that something is amiss. Patterns: Trends in Performance & Competence Identifying patterns in your work can help you understand your performance and competence trajectory.

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Why Process Improvement is Key to Your Professional Success

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Whether you realize it or not, your day is full of processes—established sequences of activities designed to achieve specific goals. Of course, when a process breaks or stops working, it creates major disruption, stress, and frustration. Or, in some cases, you may have inherited a process.

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Mindful Minutes: A Simple, Effective Way to Manage Stress at Work (or Anywhere)

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Having written an entire workbook teaching people how to reduce the “frazzle” of life , it always surprises me when I stumble on a new stress management technique that actually works. They’re finding that children in the program are experiencing less stress, have better concentration, and feel more optimistic in general. Tweet This!

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How to Raise Your Visibility at Work

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I heard: happy, frustrated, stressed, angry, overwhelmed, fulfilled, engaged, irritated, and a variety of other applicable words. I can assure you that, no matter what your career goals , more visibility is always a good thing. About a year ago, I was hosting a training session on the topic of emotional intelligence.

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How Long Should a Job Search Take?

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As a career coach , one of my goals is to help my clients reduce the time it takes to land a new job as much as possible. Don’t let yourself get consumed with stress and negative thinking. However, if you have a strong resume, a robust network, and good interview skills, you could land something sooner.