Archive for the 'Manage Stress' Category

12 Jun

The #1 Reason Your Job Sucks (and How to Fix it)

Most people complaining that “work sucks” do so because they picked the wrong career.  Instead of following their dreams, they followed a reliable (or convenient) market path. 
When we reach adulthood, popular opinion encourages us to discard the fantasies of youth and pick one of the prefabricated career paths available at the local university or trade school. 
But popular opinion is wrong. Following […]

06 Jun

8 Ways to Increase Your Personal Signal to Noise Ratio.

Sometimes it seems the whole world is trying to fill our lives with garbage: junk mail, telemarketing, people begging for favors with no intention of reciprocating, and mindless solicitations of all kinds.

30 May

Jesus Versus The Secret: A Christian’s Guide to the Law of Attraction

At the time of this writing, The Secret is the #8 best-selling book on Amazon. A book with a title like The Secret makes you want to discover what’s inside. 
The secret within The Secret is the Law of Attraction, described in the book as follows:

25 May

11 Causes and Cures for Procrastination

I wanted to write an article on procrastination, but kept putting it off.
The irony is obvious, but what’s not obvious is why I put it off. So I’ll tell you why — because my life (like yours) is jammed full of responsibilities.

21 May

Use the Self-Guided Work Ethic to Find a Meaningful Job in the Modern World

Imagine a world where work inspires us.
Imagine a future where you define your work ethic, your goals, your motivations. Imagine waking up in the morning ready to take on the world because you believe in what you’re doing.
Now stop imagining. The revolution of the self-guided work ethic is here.

17 May

Are You an American Zombie?

Millions of Americans spend their lives semi-conscious, unable to awaken from the darker version of the American Dream – an endless parade of office buildings, meetings, shopping malls, and television commercials.

11 May

How I Overcame Anxiety (and How You can Too)

Oh, I know about anxiety disorders. Several years ago, I struggled with GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). I was plagued with non-stop worry about work, money, and relationships, even when nothing was wrong.

01 May

3 Steps to Reducing Stress Caused by Unnecessary Obligations

If you feel pulled in too many directions, it’s time to prioritize.
If you are in crisis, the quickest way to approach balance is to reduce unnecessary obligations, so that is where we will start.

01 May

The #1 Mistake Consumers Make with Credit Cards

If you have trouble controlling credit card debt, I have a simple rule for you:

01 May

Control Your Spending

Do you know people who spend and spend even when they are broke?