Being “qualified” is a term tossed around often in the professional world, with people relentlessly chasing degrees, certifications, and accreditations as the golden ticket to career success. But what does it really mean to be qualified? Is it merely the credentials on paper, or is there more to this elusive qualification that propels individuals up the career ladder? In the traditional sense, being qualified often equates to possessing a specific…
Productivity
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Classic Procrastination
Procrastination is the fine art of convincing ourselves that we work best under pressure while secretly hoping for a miracle that never arrives. We all know it, we all loathe it, and yet we can’t seem to escape its grasp. Classic procrastination isn’t just a habit; it’s practically a lifestyle choice you don’t even know that you are living. It’s the quiet little voice that says, “Sure, you could start…
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Do the Hard Thing First
We’ve all been there. You wake up, stretch, and immediately start negotiating with the day ahead. “I’ll do that one tough task later,” you tell yourself, while scrolling through social media for a solid thirty minutes. Classic procrastination. It’s like treating ourselves to a big slice of cake before getting around to eating our vegetables. Sweet at first, but it’s going to hurt later. We have an inherent knack for…
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Understanding Gaslighting in the Workplace
Gaslighting – the word itself may bring to mind images of flickering candles and eerie Victorian houses, but modern-day gaslighting has nothing to do with spooky mansions. Instead, it’s much closer to the flickering computer screens in our offices, where gaslighting has found a cozy little corner to thrive. Now, let’s not get all melodramatic, but when your colleague starts to make you question your sanity over that simple office…
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Understanding Office Politics
Office politics is the invisible game everyone swears they’re not playing but somehow all seem to be caught in — whether they like it or not. It’s that unspoken dance of power, influence, and, let’s face it, back-channel maneuvering that unfolds in every workplace. And just when you think you’ve mastered your role as an innocent bystander, BOOM! You’re pulled in, like an unsuspecting extra in a soap opera who…
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Acknowledge Your Failure
Failure is a topic as inevitable as Mondays and as frustrating as a Wi-Fi outage right in the middle of your favorite show. It’s like that uninvited guest who shows up at the party, drinks all the punch, and then sits in the corner reminding you of all the embarrassing moments you’ve ever had. But let’s face it, failure is part of the human experience, and the sooner we come…