I’m a goal setter. Not everyone is, but it’s something I enjoy doing. Goals give me purpose and drive, and help me get closer to the lifestyle and career I want in the longterm. While some people eschew goals entirely, research shows making progress toward your goals can improve your well-being and happiness. This effect […]
Two 20% rules to help you manage your energy and get more done
Every month I write a personal review. I look back at the goals I had for the previous month, and reflect on how I spent my time. Whenever I notice that I didn’t complete all my goals, my first reaction is to think I should have spent more time working. More hours is the obvious […]
What you wear affects your success at work more than you might think
Since I work from home, I can wear whatever I like. Usually that means a T-shirt, hoodie, and track pants in winter, and a T-shirt and shorts in summer. No shoes. It’s a far cry from when I worked in public, with other people around. Years ago when I worked in retail, I served a […]
How to find the time and motivation to build side projects
Google AdSense. Gmail. Uber. Instagram. Not only are these some of today’s most successful products, but they all have another thing in common: they each started as somebody’s side project. If you work in a creative field, no doubt you’re already familiar with the idea of side projects. Who among us can create new work […]
How to increase your network if you’re shy, introverted, or just find networking icky
Networking is one of those things I know I should do more often, but I just can’t seem to find the time, or the motivation. Like flossing, or eating more vegetables, I feel constant, mild guilt over my failure to build this beneficial habit. But when you’re introverted or shy (not to be mistaken for […]
Deciding your career path after graduating
Around 350,000 students graduated in the UK in 2014, with the next step often being an internship, graduate scheme, or further education. These career paths may not suit everyone, however, and even if they do, it’s difficult to know which is the best. One of the biggest issues graduates face is being unsure of the types of jobs they should apply […]