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Broaden Your Horizons and Expand Your Success

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At the height of the pandemic over 23 million jobs were lost in the U.S. Consequently, the pandemic left many people at a crossroads in their lives. If you are among them and have lost your job, you may be having to make major decisions in your life.

Should you wait in case your previous job becomes available again? Or is this an opportunity to take a new direction in life, broaden your horizons and learn new skills?

Why not take a minute to stop and see how you can broaden your horizons and accomplish much more than you realized by reading our in-depth article.

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Do you have marketable skills? Regardless of the answer in your mind right now, the answer is yes!

Whether you have trained as an industry professional or worked behind a desk for 10 years, you have likely picked up hard or soft skills that other people can benefit from. [Read more…] about Broaden Your Horizons and Expand Your Success

How to Turn Losing a Job Into Gaining Your Own Business

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Often when people lose their jobs, it’s through no fault of their own. Maybe it’s because the industry they’ve chosen to work in has become less popular over time. Maybe it’s because a new rival business has come and taken business away from your previous employers. Maybe it’s because management ran the company poorly and it had to shut down.

One way you can take the “maybes” out of your next career is to make all the decisions yourself. Often the best way to make sure your job is secure is to become your own boss. If you’re considering setting up your own company, here’s how to turn your dream into a reality.

Develop Your USP

The very first thing you should consider when setting up your company is what is going to make you stand out from your competitors. There’s no point just copying what someone else is doing and hoping people prefer your brand to theirs. It either must be a better product, better value for money or maybe simply just better marketed. This is called a “Unique Selling Proposition” (or USP). [Read more…] about How to Turn Losing a Job Into Gaining Your Own Business

How to Be a High Productivity Individual at Work

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70% of employees aren’t hitting their maximum productivity at work. About half of these aren’t even putting in any work. They are just sleepwalking through their day!

If you’re one of these people, you’re not just doing your employer a disservice. You’re shooting yourself in the foot. If you want to progress in your career and even in life, it’s in your best interest to put in the hard work.

However, maybe you’ve tried everything you can to be a high productivity individual but nothing seems to yield positive results.

We’re here to help.

Continue reading for effective tips to improve your productivity at work.

Plan Your Day

If you’re anything like most workers, you’ve probably tried [Read more…] about How to Be a High Productivity Individual at Work

Popular Side-Hustles for More Income

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If you’re looking for a great way to supplement your income, taking a side hustle with a passive income can help increase your earnings. Whether you choose to take a part-time job or work on a semiregular basis in the gig economy, there are many possible side hustle options that can get you the cash that you need to keep up with your financial demands. Any of these four side hustles may be right for you.

Online Selling

Simply listing products for sale on an online classified auction site can help you earn a handsome passive income. You can choose to either buy products or make items yourself to sell online. People might purchase these items online while you sleep, and you’ll see the money that you earn the next time that you check your account.

House Flipping

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Intrapersonal Intelligence

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What Is Intrapersonal Intelligence?

The word intra means “inside” or “within”  so intrapersonal means “within yourself”—so, “intrapersonal intelligence” is just another term for self-awareness. People who have high intrapersonal intelligence are aware of their beliefs, goals, and, motivations. This is not the same as interpersonal skills. Rather than being good with people, they are often, Self-motivated, Confident, and Goal Oriented. These types of people are in high demand by companies and so if you can improve your Intrapersonal Intelligence you can drastically improve your chances at success.

Improving Your Intrapersonal Intelligence

When studying about something, some people learn by reading aloud, others by moving about as they memorize something, and some learn by making it into a song. The notion of this is based on the theory of multiple intelligence by Howard Gardner. He deems eight types of knowledge to help people when they want to understand something.

Among the myriad of probable types stated by Gardner is the intrapersonal intelligence. While it is only one of eight, many experts believe that it is something that every person innately has. However, some people find it quite challenging to identify as it is one of the lesser-known types of intelligence.

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Tips for Finding a Job that Meets Your Needs

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Finding a job is difficult. Not only does it need to be able to pay you enough, so you can live, but it also needs to be something worthwhile. Too often, jobs pay well enough but end up being a pain. Or they’re your dream job, but they don’t pay enough. To help you find a job that will hit most of the marks of your needs, consider these four tips.

1) Know Your Needs

In order to find a job that will meet your needs, you first need to establish what your needs are. Do you need a certain amount of money each month to cover your bills and other expenditures? You also need to be qualified for the position. If you’re not qualified, then you might need to revisit your needs and sort through them again.

2) Use Job Sites

Going door-to-door and asking for applications can be a pain. It’s much easier to [Read more…] about Tips for Finding a Job that Meets Your Needs

Finding Fulfillment in Your Career

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The “Great Recession” of 2008 put the retirement plans of many seniors on hold which resulted in fewer opportunities for millennials. But now, more than 10 years later, many of those seniors are thinking about retirement once again. So that should start creating opportunities for younger people.  If you want a career that helps you grow, you need to know yourself. This includes understanding what your values are and assessing future goals. Here are some ways to find a career that will give you opportunities for growth.

Volunteer

When we get caught up in making enough to survive or in making more money we can lose sight of what is truly important. You may feel frustrated from not being able to earn enough money to live off of or because life is meaningless. Volunteering can lead to a paying job, teach valuable skills and impress employers. Maybe you’d like to help animals, advocate for the environment or teach children who live in poverty. You may also want to work for a company that donates to charity or encourages employees to volunteer. There are also non-profit organizations that hire people so you have the opportunity to help others while [Read more…] about Finding Fulfillment in Your Career

How to Remain Productive During Your Time out of Work

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Whether you chose to leave your job or you were forced out, while you’re out of work, it’s likely that your productivity level will drop at some point or another. If you do find yourself suffering from this plight, fear not, as this is just your natural reaction to your day-to-day schedule undergoing such a drastic change. If your separation from your previous employer was involuntary then it is likely that you will suffer from depression as well, which will sap your energy and make it even more difficult to get your career back on track. No matter how big the motivation may be to stay in bed all day, don’t give in to this temptation. If you do, before long, you’ll find yourself falling behind the pace in your career.

Instead, you should seek to remain busy, productive and have a positive attitude, while you are unemployed. Remember this is an opportunity to change your life for the better. Here are a few things you can do to ensure this is the case:

Claim Whatever Money You Are Owed

It’s a lot easier to remain productive when you have some money in your pocket, even if it’s not the amount of money you are used to having at your disposal.

For one, having some cash to fall back on will allow you to venture wherever you need to go in your quest to get a job — you won’t need to worry about financial issues holding you back from attending interviews over the other side of town, for instance. With money in your pocket, you’ll also be able to invest in yourself by enrolling in courses that will better your chances of landing a job going forward.

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Graveyard Shift: 5 Tips for People Who Work at Night

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If you have recently transitioned to working night shifts, then you need to make some sweeping lifestyle changes. While the first few weeks are going to be tough, you should be able to get plenty of sleep as long as you plan ahead. Here is a quick look at five simple tips and tricks that will help you make it through your night shift life.

Avoid Alcohol and Other Depressants

Having a drink after work is tempting for many people who work the night shift, but relying on depressants and sleep aids can be dangerous. Those products may help you fall asleep, but your sleep isn’t going to be restful. It is also important to note that mixing alcohol with sleep aids is extremely dangerous.

Understand Sleep Science

Darkness triggers the pineal gland to secrete more melatonin which helps you [Read more…] about Graveyard Shift: 5 Tips for People Who Work at Night

Bring Ideas to Life! 3 Tips for Entrepreneurs

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Starting your own business means more freedom, but it can take a while to get your ideas off the ground. Figuring out how to transition from a career to a successful entrepreneur takes time, research and, most of all, patience. If you’re considering taking the leap and starting your own business, consider these three tips to help formulate your ideas and turn your dreams into plans.

Choose a Niche You’re Passionate About

The first business you launch doesn’t have to be your life’s mission, but it should still reflect some of your values and interests. Without any genuine personal investment, you’ll fail to provide the level of detail required to succeed. When you don’t have a passion for what you’re selling and are only in it for the money, you will struggle to find the motivation and perseverance necessary to succeed as an entrepreneur.

Consider what types of stores you like to shop at. How could they improve? Your primary goal as a budding entrepreneur is to find your niche and figure out something new you can deliver. It’s about adding and refining value, not creating something entirely unheard of.

Learn From the Competition

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