If you want to be promoted, be authentic. If you want to grow your business, be authentic. If you want to be respected, be authentic. If you want to stand out in business, be authentic. Authenticity is an attribute that isn’t often mentioned when it comes to professional development, yet it’s a major factor in business success. Why? Because we … Read More
An introvert’s guide to networking
Hi, my name is Chrysta and I’m an introvert. Most people are surprised to find out I’m an introvert because I’ve spent years, my whole life, really, learning to be extroverted when I need to be. Fake it ’til ya make it, baby! As a child I learned just how difficult it is to be an introvert moving from school … Read More
How To Build Compelling Confidence
What is confidence? Confidence gives you the courage to take risks. Confidence encourages the pursuit of your dreams. Confidence expresses your trust and belief in yourself. Confidence in yourself gives others confidence in you. So let me ask you, what is your level of confidence? In what situations do you trust yourself? Do you trust yourself? You need confidence to be … Read More
5 myths about work-life balance
When I started writing this blog five years ago, I desperately needed work-life balance. I was stressed out and had suffered a series of stress-related health issues. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I read about work-life balance. I wrote about work-life balance. I immersed myself in a whole new way of thinking and relating to … Read More
No more excuses
No more excuses…. so I told myself week after week, month after month. Next week I’m going to do it. Only I didn’t. I took a break from writing to take care of my health. I intended to start writing again but this thing happened that I suspect happens to all of us- we tell ourselves we’re going to do … Read More
The ebb and flow of work-life balance
Work-life balance is not static- there’s an ebb and flow. Sometimes you need to go easy and sometimes you need to push harder. If you’re the type that naturally pushes harder (like me!), you’re likely to experience stress and related health issues. If you’re the type that naturally goes easy, you may find yourself not making much progress and generally … Read More
5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself
It’s mid-December and the holiday season is in full swing. Flu season is upon us. Students are staring down finals. There is much to do and precious little time to do it. And is it just me or are there just a lot of changes happening ? I got news of 2 big changes to my personal and professional situation … Read More
Stop trying to do it all
This week I stopped trying to do it all. It wasn’t really a conscious decision to stop trying to do it all but a result of being in a peaceful place with myself and my life. I stopped being busy for busy’s sake. What that really looks like for me is moment-to-moment I simply started doing what feels right, instead … Read More
Finding balance in the day-to-day
Ever since I quit my full time job I’ve learned a lot about work-life balance. I work a part-time job, write two blogs, attend Toastmasters, volunteer with my local animal shelter, take care of my pets, my husband, myself, and my home, and live my life. My current schedule is more flexible and yet often harder to find my happy … Read More
Time Management is a Waste of Time
I don’t know about you, but I am sick of reading “time management” articles touting to-do lists and prioritizing as valuable tools to help you get more done. What really bugs me is to-do lists and prioritizing are great tools, and I use them every day, but they don’t offer improved work-life balance, happiness, or success. I mean, really, how … Read More