Come with me to London - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Come with me to London - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Were organizing a 2-day trip to London for 20 Danish business leaders and HR people in January 2014. Were going to visit and learn from some of the UKs happiest and most successful workplaces and see how they approach leadership, happiness and results. It will be intense, fun and incredibly valuably. Read all about it and sign up here (in Danish). UPDATE: 11 of 20 tickets sold already. Woohoo! Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Who Holds the Key to Your Career Success

Who Holds the Key to Your Career Success Have you ever found yourself taking on the accent and speech patterns of the people you’re talking to? For example, when you’re playing pick-up basketball in the inner city you might adopt some “street” language. Or when you’re staying with your posh friend’s family for the summer, you might start sounding more sophisticated yourself. If you do, that’s normal. Psychologists have found that we humans have a subconscious desire to imitate gestures or speech patterns of others we’re interacting with. It comes from an inbuilt urge of the brain to empathize and affiliate. While picking up speech patterns here and there is harmless enough, the issue â€" and the opportunity â€" arises when this inbuilt empathy instinct spills over to other aspects of our lives. Your Environment Matters A good friend of mine recently shared that her son is thinking of transferring to a different university because he is surrounded by people who are artists when he is an athlete, and most of his friends suffer from anxiety and he feels like it’s rubbing off on him. He said, “I didn’t realize the extent to which environment makes a difference and has an effect on me.” Always a thoughtful, introspective type, he realized that he’s become increasingly isolated and depressed â€" much like his closest friends. While we all have our tendencies, these can get magnified or suppressed based on the people we hang around most. And those are the people you’re closest to in your network. Who You’re Around Affects Everything In fact, the people you spend time with hold the key to success in your career and life. As entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I’ve found that people affect you in at least four ways: how you think, how you feel, how you act, and the opportunities you have. How You Think The people you listen to regularly will begin to inform your worldview. That extends to ethics, politics, social issues and beyond. Just think of those times when you’ve thought to yourself, “I can’t believe she has that point of view â€" how can she think that’s okay?” and the other person is thinking the same of you. But if all you hear is one side of the story, you’ll most likely start adopting those views yourself. That makes it easy to be confident you’re right while others see it a completely different way. As they say, history is written by the victors. And what constitutes a “fact” is still open for interpretation. The people you spend time with also affect your mindset, including how brave you’re prepared to be, what’s normal, what’s possible, and what’s possible for you. Your mindset is likely to be different if you’re constantly criticized versus if you’re surrounded by people who adopt a “can do” attitude in the face of challenges. How are the people you’re around affecting the way you think? How You Feel According to Scientific American, moods are contagious â€" just like in the example of my friend’s son. Psychologists call this “emotional contagion”, which is a 3-stage process through which feelings are transferred from one person to another. It starts with unconscious mimicry, where you unconsciously adopt the other person’s nonverbal cues, for example smiling when you see the other person smile, but without realizing it. Then you move to the feedback stage where, in this example, your smiling action leads to your feeling happier. Then finally, the other person’s emotions and behaviors become synchronized with yours, and you adopt the good mood of the other person. This, in turn, strengthens the relationship bond between the two of you. While this was a positive example, the opposite contagion is often more prevalent â€" where you catch the bad moods of those around you. And of course, emotional contagion means that you are spreading your moods to others as well. Are you catching more good moods or bad moods from the people you’re closest to? How You Act The behaviors and habits we adopt are also influenced by the people we spend time with. What you eat or drink â€" For example, it’s easier to not drink alcohol if you’re around others who don’t. On the other hand, I’m more likely to eat that brownie if I’m with my friend who’s a self-confessed chocoholic. How hard you push yourself â€" One of the reasons I love my gym is that I’m around people who are pushing themselves and really going for it, which inspires me to work hard and push my boundaries too. What you say â€" The crowd you hang with determines what’s acceptable to say or not, and the language you use. Most of us are less likely to swear when we’re around children, the boss, or the Queen. Habits you create â€" Your morning routine, the way you prepare for a meeting, whether you wait to be called on before speaking are all affected by the group you’re with and the norms that are established. Opportunities that Come Your Way The circles you travel in determine the opportunities that come up for you. If you’re only spending time with juniors, then you’re less likely to get those bigger opportunities that come from senior sponsorship. And if you surround yourself with people who won’t challenge you, you’ll be less prepared for bigger opportunities should they come your way. You Have a Choice It’s up to you to decide who you want to spend your time with. And if you’re in an environment that’s toxic for you, it’s up to you to make a change. When you choose who you want to have in your network, it’s not a choice you make once and then never change. People will come into and out of our lives at different points in time, so the options you have are never static. Think of it as an opportunity as well as an obligation to yourself to regularly revisit the choices you make about the people you spend time with. The people you spend time with hold the key to success in your career and life. Do What’s Right For You So, when you do a reality check of who’s in your inner circle, ask yourself these questions: How do they support my bigger future? And how do I support theirs? Do they lift me up, or bring me down? Do they lead me to growth opportunities, or make me think small? Keep in mind that the people who influence you can also be ones you learn from through the things you read and watch. As we learned from Napoleon Hill, we can draw on the minds of people we don’t know â€" ‘Masterminds’ â€" to help us advance. So be choosy about the things you read, listen to and watch. Instead of listening to the equivalent of “hate radio” every day, you can choose to learn the wisdom of people who have encouraged others and made the world better, whether that’s Nelson Mandela, Tony Robbins or the grandmother next door. Then, make some smart choices about who you want to hang out with, whether that’s in person or virtually, and curate your network of people carefully. They make a big difference to who you are, the opportunities you attract, and the person you become. Your network makes a difference to who you are, opportunities you attract and the person you become Your Challenge Take a look at your network and ask yourself: Who do you spend the most time with, and how are they bringing you closer to the person you want to be? And who is missing from your network who can help bring you closer to the person you want to be? Leave a comment below and let me know.

When Youre Doin What You Love But the Money Aint Followin - When I Grow Up

When Youre Doin What You Love But the Money Aint Followin - When I Grow Up The Parade by Ting Yuens Art Prints As much as Ive become a hippy-dippy since I started coaching, I still wince when I hear Do What You Love and the Money Will Follow. Its why i dont believe that you can do whatever you set your mind to, and part of the reason I became a certified coach to help devise the Action Plan (and break it down! and tweak what breaks! and hold you accountable!). But, alas, sometimes you have The Passionate Dream Career and The Action Plan and even the time and the resources but, (heavy sigh), the money just aint flowing. Its maddening. Its saddening. Its baddening (I know its not a word, but you so know what I mean, right?!)! And heres what pops into my head as to how you can fix it: Assess Assess Assess. Ever since Ive become a full-time Woman of the World (aka entrepreneur), Ive taken the first business day of every month off from writing, marketing and client sessions to have a Rousing Review Day. Theyre blissful: Id run the numbers from the last month, brainstorm what the next month would bring, pay my affiliates, and update my averages (sessions/month, age of my clients, how many consultation calls I need to have to book 1 client, etc). Its a day full of growth and reflection, and it allows me to not only tweak whats broken, but build on whats working. Feel free to go as micro (assess just your last craft show) or as macro (assess every project youve launched since opening your doors) as will be helpful for ya, and sign up for my VIP List to get access to a 9-page exercise thatll walk you through The Big Questions to ask yourself during your own Rousing Review day. Swallow your pride/nerves and go to the source your clients! Pick up the phone or send an email and ask your favorite 3 clients why they hired/bought from you, how they think youre different from the competition, and why they would (or wouldnt!) recommend ya. Remember, even the negative feedback is a gift, since its telling ya exactly what needs to be fixed right from the horses mouth (not that your client is a horseunless you own a stable!). Working in a career where you dont have a client list? Well, start one for sure (direct access to your (prospective) clients are priceless, and with MailChimp you can start one for free!), but dont wait to get the feedback you need. Ask the friends/family members who are close to your client type what they feel you represent in your work, who theyd recommend you to, and what they think you do best. If it makes you super squirmy, offer to do the same for them, and/or send them a handwritten Thank You note to express your gratitude. Be honest and ask yourself: Whats not working? and What more can I be doing? and What might be the disconnect? I know its scary, but you have to have to have to (have to!) answer these three questions right from the gut and the heart, and then really and truly commit to (a) stop doing whats not working (I dont care if you should be on Twitter if you hate it and your clients arent finding you there, stop it!) (b) brainstorm/braindump new marketing/advertising ideas (they dont have to cost money! Writing guest posts, for example, are totally free) and commit to working through the one that feels funnest/easiest (c) admit that there might be a disconnect for the client if youre selling your knitted products at a craft show on a 100 degree July day. If you wanna try something thats risky like investing in a pricey blog ad then take it a bit at a time and view it as an experiment. Instead of throwing down $200 on one ad from that Big Blogger, why not take out 2 $50 ads on smaller blogs and track what happens? And instead of putting pressure on yourself to sell scarves in the middle of the summer, why not do the craft show with the intention of taking custom orders for the winter and building your list (or saving the money youd spend on a summer craft show and put it towards one thats during the holidays)? Make sure you know who youre talking/selling to, and that your branding and pricing is consistent to that ideal client/customer. I heard recently that Snapple used to say that their target market is anyone who has lips. While you might think youd be cutting yourself off by limiting who youre trying to reach, know that when you try to sell to everyoneyou end up selling to nobody (especially when youre a solopreneur with limited means to market yourself!). Do yourself a favor and pick up The Right Brain Business Plan and work through the Ideal Client chapter, and get a real clear picture as to who you wanna work with/reach: age, gender, favorite brands, books they read, what they spend their money on, etc. When thats been clarified, look through your product/service as well as all the branding attached (logo, website, presentation and yes, pricing!) through their eyes. If thats tough to do yourself, find that person in your own life (your rich Aunt Sue? your funky friend Claire? your hipster colleague Jonah?) and ask them for their feedback on it all. Again, if youre uncomfortable, offer something in exchange or treat em to a nice lunch, a Starbucks gift card, or a big hug (aw). Find someone to troubleshoot and brainstorm with. About a year ago, I realized I knew a bunch of amazeballs ladies who all lived in Brooklyn and were all creative entrepreneurs or aspiring to be! I made us all go out to lunch together, and now we take turns hosting brunch each month. The Brooklyn Brunch Business Babes are known to spend 4 hours gabbing, updating, supporting, resource-ing, crying (yes, we cry together!), and helping each other through highs, lows, and everything in between. Its fantabulous to have that support system in place, and be part of a team of other women who speak my language (even though we all do something different!). If nobody that you know comes to mind, check out Meetup, LinkedIn Groups, Etsy Teams (if youre an Etsy seller), groups that Ive pinned here, and/or sign-up to learn when my Clubhouse doors will open! Seriously, my Clubhousers do all that for each other 24/7. It gives me the warm fuzzies for sure! Figure out your winning-est product/service and riff off of it (but dont discount it!). Lets keep with the knitter example. Lets say that, as a knitter, you know your scarves sell like gangbusters, but your quilts not so much. Sure, you might wanna have a well-rounded shop and offer a variety of products, but lets put that aside for now. What can you do to build on whats working namely, your scarves? Maybe you can offer a custom option where the client can pick their own colors. Maybe you can introduce yourself to the local marching band and see if they wanna put in a bulk order for the upcoming winter season. Maybe you wanna offer a special price on a scarf-hat-gloves set. Besides just having a sale on your scarves (thats the easy way out, and ultimately hurts your bottom line), what can you do to build on your winning-est scarves? And if you dont know what your winning-est product is, see the Assess Assess Assess note above! That should keep you busy, right? Just please please please dont beat yourself up. Thats not allowed. Come from a place of knowing that youre passionate about what youre doing, youre giving it your all, and the work you do is beautiful/necessary/helpful. Lets take that as a given, please and thank you. Give yourself the time and space you need to get in the air and see things from a Birds Eye View. and I promise that youll be able to see what might not be clicking. Then keep moving forward every day (like you have been.right?) and pay attention to where the money flows from and where it goes to. Then, youll be able to do what you love and have it pay the bills {woo-woo beliefs not required}.

Unemployment Resume Writing Help Chesapeake Va Tips

Unemployment Resume Writing Help Chesapeake Va Tips Utilizing a custom resume instead of a generic one is going to greatly increase your probability of an interview, as you'll be a better match in the view of the reader. Our crew of professional writers create professional resumes all day, every single day, 5 days weekly. You ought to keep updating your resume from time to time. You've got a continuous work history in your area. Details of Unemployment Resume Writing Help Chesapeake Va For your selection of an Arlington, VA resume writer, you are going to want a mix of value and quality. Also attempt to discover the name and title of the person who will review your resume. There are several additional services to help in your job search, so look over the website very carefully. On the flip side, many veterans also just ramble on about their claims. The Number One Question You Must Ask for Unemployment Resume Writing Help Chesapeake Va You can better your likelihood of get ting interviews by composing specific resumes for various companies. If you've got additional homework help questions, you can email. Be sure to display your skill in writing in English especially if you're applying for work which requires good written communication. Especially if you're asking for work that's strict on details in addition to grammar, like writing and editing jobs, you might want to proofread your resume first to check for errors. The New Angle On Unemployment Resume Writing Help Chesapeake Va Just Released You won't qualify for unemployment benefits if you quit your work voluntarily. You are asking for work that's different from your present or most recent job. Clearly communicate the sort of job that you need and exactly what you're able to offer to an employer. You've worked for just one employer, but have performed a wide selection of jobs. Even when you have rich military experience, there's absolutely no need to compose a long resume. By emphasizing transferable abilities, you will expand your possible job industry. Whenever specific training or certification is required to go for a career in a specific field, it's important to list the relevant skills you have attained. All they must know is if you've got the experience, education and expertise to successful deal with the job. Up in Arms About Unemployment Resume Writing Help Chesapeake Va? Where To Get Additional Help There are lots of sources of information about how to compose the best resume. Proving to be a favorite website, Jiskha Homework Help is a massive selection of resources to help students learn and enhance their grades. Many colleges continue to provide career services to students even when they graduate. Unemployment Resume Writing Help Chesapeake Va You are working to switch fields. If you're interested in a lot of kinds of work, tailor your resumes to certain jobs. You've progressed up a clearly-defined career ladder and are seeking career advanceme nt. The resume have to be flawless.

Why You Should Give This Valuable (FREE) Present to All Colleagues Managers in 2009 - Work It Daily

Why You Should Give This Valuable (FREE) Present to All Colleagues Managers in 2009 - Work It Daily What’s the one gift you can give that: A) Will be truly appreciated. B) Only takes a few minutes to give. C) Is good for co-workers, past colleagues, managers, or anyone else you feel you should recognize with a token gift this season. D) Shows what a thoughtful professional you really are! I’ll give you a hint: In order to give it, you’ll need to first step back from the stress and distractions of the holiday season and remind yourself why you are thankful for those that work alongside you, or if you are unemployed, who have been helpful in your job search. FACT: When it comes to gift giving, there is one thing that EVERYONE needs and they NEVER feel they get enough of. I wrote about this last year at the onset of the recession. It’s a perk that you can actually give any professional â€" even the ones you don’t like so much. Moreover, in giving this gift, you actually do some good for your career. It’s what a blogger I respect, Chris Brogan, agrees is vital to our presence management. Have you figured it out yet? Drum roll please... Okay, I’ll tell you. It’s a compliment. Now, I'm not talking about appreciation, but rather a specific, clear, honest and sincere compliment. Ironically, most people don’t understand the subtle difference between appreciation and compliments â€" especially, the fact that compliments are better than appreciation. To sum it up, a compliment pays respect…one of the most sought-after professional currencies. While appreciation merely implies indebtedness, which can lead to a feeling in inequity in your professional relationships. Here's how YOU Can Give the Ultimate Compliment to Colleagues Managers in 2009! All this month, we will display in a daily post entitled, ‘Career Compliments,’ where we will list all compliments sent in by our readers. To have your compliments listed, simply follow these instructions: List the company where each person works and include the person’s full first name and the first initial of their last name. Write a compliment (100 words max) for each person that specifically lists what they do best at work. (Read this post for ideas on how to write a great compliment.) Provide your full first name and the first initial of your last name too. Send it to compliment@workitdaily.com. Check in the next day to see your post and then forward it to all the people you complimented so they can see it. (FYI â€" sign up to get our posts automatically by e-mail HERE.) When it comes to giving compliments, don’t be a Scrooge! It’s easy to read this post and say, ‘I’ll do it later.’ Yet, we both know you won’t. Trust us, there is nothing that showcases professionalism more than taking the time to properly compliment someone. So, carve out some time, sit down and get these presents off to us. The sooner you compliment everyone who's made a difference in your career in 2009, the sooner you can cross them off your holiday list! PS - If you know someone who could use help in their job search, you may want to give them this... Our program, CAREEREALISM University, is an affordable ($25/3 months) career coaching service that is leveraging the power of social media to help job seekers learn the 'new rules' to job search. This is the ideal gift for college students, recent grads, or anyone you know who could use expert advice and guidance - all tailored to suit there unique career needs. Check it out HERE! Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

The NCLEX Everything You Need to Know

The NCLEX Everything You Need to KnowIf youre thinking about becoming a nurse, thats great news. Nursing is a healthcare field that can always use more great, qualified professionals to keep up with ever-increasing demand. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1472832388529-0) ) How Do I Become a Nurse?Your first move will be completing a nursing education program. At a minimum, youll need certificate in Nursing (which takes about a year to complete) from an accredited school, but depending on your long-term nursing goals, an Associates or Bachelors degree might be the right first step.Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) This is typically a two-year program offered by an accredited college or university. The program is targeted directly at the science and clinical skills youll need to get started as a licensed nurse.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS/BSN) This is a four-year degree offered by an accredited college or university. This degree provides a comprehensi ve background in the sciences (biology, chemistry, human growth and development, anatomy and physiology, psychology, and nutrition, among others), as well as nursing theory and humanities. Students also learn the necessary clinical skills.After practicing in the field, some nurses opt to pursue a Master of Science degree in Nursing (MS/MSN), Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nursing (PhD), or a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree to prepare for advanced, research, or leadership roles.As you finish your education, youll also need to decide whether youd like to become a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Practical Nurse (PN). Whats the difference between those, you ask?RNs typically have an AS degree or a BS degree in nursing. RNs are found anywhere there are nurses, but are usually employed in hospital or clinical settings. Their many duties includeAdministering medications and treatments to patientsCoordinating care plansPerforming diagnostic testsEducating patients on careOverseeing medi cal teamsThe zentralwert annual salary for RNs is $66,640, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.LPNs typically have a one-year certificate in nursing, and tend to work more in long-term care roles (nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and the like). Their many duties includeChecking vital signsInserting cathetersAssisting patients with daily tasks and self-careThe median annual salary for PNs is $42,490, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Depending on your career path choice (RN or PN), there are different requirements for licensing.How Do I Get Licensed?Every state requires its nurses to be certified and licensed, so once youve got your completed degree in hand, youll need to go through the certification process. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) requires prospective nurses to reisepass one of two National Council Licensure Examinations (NCLEX) the NCLEX-RN or the NCLEX-PN.The NCLEX-RN TestThe NCLEX-RN is a test required for Registered Nurse (RN) candidates. The NCLEX-RN is designed to test the knowledge, skills and abilities essential for entry-level nurses. It is a computer-adaptive test (CAT), meaning there are no pencil-and-paper test booklets to be found. Test takers sit for the exam at dedicated testing centers, and answer questions entirely on screen. Most questions are multiple-choice, though there may also be questions that call for multiple responses, responding to a chart or other visual element, fill-in-the-blank, or responding to an audio clip. The questions are drawn from a bank that covers unterstellung areasSafe and Effective Care EnvironmentManagement of CareSafety and Infection ControlHealth Promotion and MaintenancePsychosocial IntegrityPhysiological IntegrityBasic Care and ComfortPharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesReduction of Risk PotentialPhysiological AdaptationIts important to note that every test-takers exam is different the candidate may see anywhere from 75 to 265 questions on the NCLEX-PN. Th e average candidate answers 119 questions per exam, though all candidates have a full six hours to complete the test. (Most people take about two and a half hours.)And unlike most standardized tests, you wont receive a numerical score at the end. The test ends when the candidate is determined to be above or below the pass/fail point, with 95% certainty. If youre above that line, greatyouve passed your NCLEX-RN If youre not, well, youll get em next time via ElsevierThe NCLEX-PN TestThe NCLEX-PN is a test required for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) candidates. The NCLEX-PN is designed to test the knowledge, skills and abilities essential for entry-level nurses. Like the NCLEX-RN, it is a computer-adaptive test (CAT), so you can toss your number 2 pencils.Also like the NCLEX-RN, most questions are multiple-choice, though there may also be questions that call for multiple responses, responding to a chart or other visual element, fill-in-the-blank, or responding to an audio clip. The que stions are drawn from a bank that covers these areasSafe and Effective Care EnvironmentCoordinated CareSafety and Infection ControlHealth Promotion and MaintenancePsychosocial IntegrityPhysiological IntegrityBasic Care and ComfortPharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesReduction of Risk PotentialPhysiological AdaptationIts important to note that every test-takers exam is different the candidate may see anywhere from 85 to 205 questions on the NCLEX-PN. Regardless of how many questions youre asked, all candidates have a full five hours to complete the test.For the NCLEX-PN, you wont receive a specific score at the end. The test ends when the candidate is determined to be above or below the pass/fail point, with 95% certainty. If you dont complete the exam or dont pass the exam, you can retake it as necessary.How Do I Register for My NCLEX?The NCLEX has a two-step registration process.Submit a licensing application to your states Board of Nursing. This step is necessary for you to be eligible to sit for the NCLEX. If you register for the test but forget to first submit your application, your registration will be active for aRegister online with the test makers site, or by phone.For more information about registering for the NCLEX, see the NCSBNs website.If youre thinking about the NCLEX getting ready to take those essential steps toward a challenging, rewarding career as a nurse, thats fantastic We here at the Job Network are here to betreuung your career every step of the way. Good luck

Internship Spotlight Grantoo

Internship Spotlight Grantoo Internship Spotlight GrantooGot game? This means yure the life of the party Youre also convinced that you could have built Rome in a day. And, youre a do-gooder with TOMS to prove itSound like you?Then Grantoo a hot, new San Francisco-based social gaming startup wants you Theyre looking for over 30 ROCKSTAR Marketing Interns to represent their startup across college campusesStudents selected for this internship should be prepared to reach out to influencers on their college campus, create and manage interactive Facebook pages, pitch and publish articles in their college newspaper, create blog content and fruchtwein importantly students should be eager to make a positive change in the world (really)Wondering whats in it for you?The opportunity to work at a dynamic startup, an awesome recommendation letter and the chance to earn a $5000 educational grantIf youre fluent in social media, creative and quick on your feet, then get ready to prove your game by answering these 3 simple questions1) What is the most creative way that you plan to advertise to our organization? (short answer)2) What is a charity that you would like Grantoo to give to? Why? (short answer)3) Attach a link to your favorite YouTube or Vimeo video. If its kittens, it needs to change our world.Future marketing gurus should apply here.