Work When You Feel Like It–And Stop When You Don’t
When you are working well, feeling vibrant, having good ideas, producing a great piece of work without interruptions and getting things done fast and effectively, you are ‘in the flow.' People who are in ‘flow’ achieve a state of consciousness that is in harmony with their surroundings and feelings. They do not make distinctions between work and play. They [Read More]
How To Use Social Media To Improve Your Online Reputation And Find A Job
This week, Dwain Schenck, author of “Reset: How to Beat the Job-Loss Blues and Get Ready for Your Next Act,” shares his experience and tips on using social media to present your best self. For those initiated, the first step is to remind ourselves to not become too complacent using social media. This sounds so [Read More]
My Dot Complicated Story: We Quit Our Jobs for This
99% of the time, when I tell someone that I run a beverage company alongside my husband, they are taken aback. They either laugh or bulge their eyes or are just plain shocked. After 8 years, I've gotten somewhat used to this reaction. Not many women today work in such a male dominated industry like [Read More]
My Dot Complicated Story: It Takes a Vacation to Unplug
As a freelance writer/blogger, I don't have set hours. So while I'm often with my kids and not "on the clock", work is always at my fingertips. (Especially since my job is to write about my experiences and insights as a mom — which means inspiration can strike just about anywhere.) It's so easy to [Read More]
The 30-Second Tip To Prep For All Your Calls
You've probably heard of Dunbar's number and his theory that the human brain can only handle 150 stable social relationships. These are relationships where you know the person well and understand how they relate to the group. For most of us, our connections far surpass 150. Once you take into account family members, high school [Read More]
My Dot Complicated Story: I Wanted To Delete Myself From Social Media
There was a time when I considered it a dream job. I was chosen to launch and host a TV talk show in San Francisco. But not just any ordinary talk show – it would be a daily, live interactive program where viewers could participate through Twitter and Facebook. I know, I know, it’s not [Read More]