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Done Is Better Than Perfect and Other Lessons I’m Learning About Procrastination

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Instead, I’ll share my writing process, which goes something like this: Get excited about the topic and dive immediately into research and interviews. Stress about my lack of progress and make promises that tomorrow will be different. What I’m learning (and learning, and learning), is that creativity doesn’t strike; it flows.

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The Real Good Life Takes Dinner Stress Off Your Plate

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This interview has been edited for length and clarity. I was also in a really fortunate position in that I didn’t have the stress of bringing in money to make sure the lights stayed on in our house or we had food to eat; my husband was able to support us through that beginning time. How did you decide to start The Real Good Life?

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5 Life Lessons I Learned from My Father

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My oldest daughter Madison was excited to be interviewed for this article because, as she so bluntly put it, she’s had “a very unusual upbringing.”. Prepare for each moment to be a learning moment. Whether inside or outside of class, I’m always looking for learning moments, and I welcome new experiences.”. Stick to your goals.

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What You Need to Know Now About Remote Interviews

On The Job

I've given advice in the past about being a good detective when you're interviewing for a job. In fact, it's more important than ever that you go into any interview prepared to ask questions since you may not get a chance to observe and learn from what's happening around you during an interview.

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Interview with Monique Helstrom on Effective Communication

Executive Leadership Support Blog

Earlier this year, Team ELS had an opportunity to interview Monique Helstrom, speaker, activator, and un-locker of human potential, on effective communication. Team ELS is super excited to offer its followers a chance to learn more about Monique and how she has evolved into the person she is today. I started to learn.

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Mental Health First Aid: The Critical Skill Set Every Workplace Needs

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However, the same consideration is seldom extended toward mental stress and strain—otherwise known as mental health first aid—and that needs to change. MHFA offers short programs for people, including employees, to learn and implement mental health assistance skills. Gallup found that “19% of U.S.

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Craft Your Career With These 9 Top Professional Development Courses

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Meeting those objectives requires commitment to learning in areas such as leadership development and soft skills education. Investing your time in professional development programs demonstrates a commitment to continual learning and self-improvement. It may even require advanced coaching in specialized areas such as real estate sales.

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