Unsurprisingly, people with a calling orientation not only find their work more rewarding, but work harder and longer because of it. And as a result, these are the people who are generally more likely to get ahead. But those who don’t have a calling mindset needn’t despair. Related: You Don’t Have to Love What You Do……
In 2009, Kimberly Palmer felt anxious about money. She worked a full-time job as a writer, but she’d just had a baby and worried what would happen if she lost her main stream of income. To ensure she’d have enough money for her daughter, Palmer decided to find a side hustle. Related: Working a Side Gig?…
What do psychology and social media have in common? A lot more than you might imagine! Believe it or not, there are some very scientific reasons that people like, share, comment, click, and even purchase products online. Understanding the psychology facts behind the way audiences think on social media is the first step in creating…
Thrailkill is a family law attorney in private practice in Dallas. She loves helping people and being her own boss. She relishes not having to deal with office politics or play nice with people she doesn’t like. She’s happy outside of a corporate environment, not “dealing with gossip, faking friendships, the typical B.S.,” she says.…
If you think of foods as “good” or “bad” and use labels to restrict your intake of them, you might feel deprived, unsatisfied or even guilty when reaching for french fries, buttery bread or other so-called bad foods. Related: 7 Healthier Versions of Your Cheat Day Favorites Although it’s prudent to consider the nutritional profile of foods,…
Facebook has made some big changes to business Pages in order to better support small and local businesses. Over 80 million businesses use Facebook Pages, with more than 1.6 billion people around the world are connected to them. And each week, two out of three people on Facebook visit a local business Page or an…
I want to make a lot of money. Saying this feels more like a confession than a proud declaration. The admission that I love money and want more of it almost feels shameful. But I’m going to say it anyway, because I think it’s time we reclaim ownership of our earning. Related: 4 Actionable Steps to…
Whether it’s career burnout, general aimlessness or a craving for a new path, most people will hear a call for a positive life change at some point in their lives. This isn’t about the National Institutes of Health report that 16 million U.S. adults suffer from at least one major depressive episode each year, but…
What a year for Business Pages on Facebook! It sure feels like every time we as marketers and business owners think we have our Facebook marketing strategy figured out, a major algorithm change is announced or a new tactic becomes the latest trend. Over the years, we’ve learned that the best way to reach our audiences…
In life, the winds of circumstances blow on us all in an unending flow that touches each of our lives. It’s one thing to create change. It’s another thing—often unavoidable—to have change foisted upon you when you don’t expect it. We all experienced the blowing winds of change. Yet some of us still manage to…