As a young adult, I let low self-esteem and a fear of ridicule that sometimes bordered on paranoia stop me from making more friends, dating more, traveling, and taking other risks that ultimately make life more fun. Like so many people, I was stuck in IfOnlyLand. If only I were prettier … If only I had more money … If only I met the right guy … Lack of confidence kept me from accepting myself as I was and living in the moment. Can you relate? What is your biggest regret or one thing you’d like to change from your past?
Don’t Wish Mindy Kahling ‘Happy Birthday.’ Here’s Why …
The courageous, smart and funny Mindy Kahling has a birthday this month. I would say she’s “celebrating” her birthday, but apparently she isn’t into that sort of thing.
The Force Is Strong In My Rare Personality Type
We INFJs are pretty awesome. So awesome, in fact, that only 1-3% of the U.S. population are INFJ. The Force is strong in us. Do you know someone who might be an INFJ? What is it like to work or live with them? Are you an INJF? What do you want others to know about you? Because it is so rare to meet an INFJ, I found a few examples of some famous – and some fictional – INFJs. See which celebrity, Star Trek captain or Game of Thrones character matches your personality type.
Job Seekers: You’re Not The Only One To Face Rejection
The truth is, job searching and hiring is a process. And getting critiqued, ignored and rejected are (unfortunately) part of that process. After many weeks or months of job seeking, it can be hard to stay positive. While you are in this career transition, remember that you are not the only person who has felt rejection. Here are a few examples of many famous people who faced rejection before or during their rise to success.
5 Life Lessons We All Know
Dawn lists knowledge that we’ve seen before. Honestly, some of these lessons I know in my head, but don’t always live in my heart. Because I am a few years older than she, I’ll add five more life lessons to the list.
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