Saying no is one of the hardest skills to learn that I mentioned in one of my previous posts. Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, once said, “The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes,” which sums up the...
Technology has indeed changed our lives! I would have never imagined ordering a meal or a shared ride on my phone, talking to friends or having a regular meeting via teleconference, and paying bills via an app 20 years ago. With all the conveniences the technology has...
Mindfulness has been a buzzword, and the practice of mindfulness has been in the American mainstream in recent years. The emergence of mindfulness in the West was attributed to Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD. Being a scientist and a meditator, Kabat-Zinn discovered that people...
The sprouting of broccoli and Brussels sprouts on my window sill prompted me to write this “motivational goals” post. I don’t have green thumbs and have not devoted much time in the yard. It all started with a few conversations with friends; as I was challenged, my...
Work-life balance is defined as “the amount of time you spend doing your job compared to the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy,” according to dictionary.com. I found it amusing as it had a bullet point right underneath the definition...
Are you considering a career change but have no idea where to start? Are you lacking the needed confidence to pursue the career advancement? Are you reaching a dead-end in your career and ready to step outside of your comfort zone? Or maybe you secretly desire life...
