Last week, I wrote about the Quitting Framework by Steven Bartlett, commenting on both the simplicity of the framework and a thought-provoking statement: "Quitting is for winners." The essence is that strategic, well-considered quitting can improve your life, especially when hardships aren't leading you toward your goals. While writing about the value of strategic quitting, … Continue reading The Sunk-Cost Fallacy: Your Energy Is Not Lost
Maintaining an acceptable work-life balance can be challenging. With constant demands from both work and personal life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. I have struggled with this a lot in the past, and learned one important lesson: Achieving balance doesn’t mean doing it all—it means managing your time effectively and focusing on what truly matters. … Continue reading Achieving Work-Life Balance: Practical Tips for Managing Your Time
Ever felt like your studies or work consumed all of your conscious thought, much like a thick fog that never lifts? Even when you're surrounded by friends and family, that one pursuit dominates your mind, clouding every conversation and experience. Your mood rises and falls with the success or failure of this single focus, making … Continue reading Simple Tips to Break Free from a One-Dimensional Mindset and Boost Your Creativity
Beginning your week with clarity and purpose can make a huge difference in how productive and focused you feel. By taking a few minutes to reflect on these five key questions, you’ll be better prepared to handle your week with intention and confidence. 1. What are my top three priorities for the week? To start … Continue reading 5 Essential Questions to Start Your Week with Clarity and Purpose
Are you struggling to set boundaries at work or feeling overwhelmed by constant demands? Last year, burnout symptoms affected 19% of the working population in the country I live in. For those in the 25-34 age group, the numbers are even more concerning, with 25.8% of workers experiencing burnout. Learning how to set healthy boundaries … Continue reading How to Set Healthy Boundaries at Work to Avoid Burnout: Insights from Crazy Busy
Are you ready to rethink the traditional work-life trajectory and see your career as just one piece of a much bigger puzzle? By approaching your life as a series of 10-year projects, you can pursue creative fulfillment and new personal growth without feeling confined by your current role. In my previous article, I explored Jodie … Continue reading Designing Your Life in 10-Year Projects: Achieving Fulfillment Through Vision
In a society that often places work at the center of our identities, it’s easy to forget that there’s more to life than our jobs. Many of us feel pressured to derive all our fulfillment from our careers, but what if there’s another way? What if work could be a sidequest, and the real adventure … Continue reading 5 Steps to Prioritize Creativity Over Work for a Fulfilling Life
Creating a ten-year vision for your life can be a powerful exercise in both personal and professional growth. Jodie Cook’s Ten-Year Career provides a roadmap for crafting such a vision, encouraging you to think beyond the typical short-term goals and instead focus on a decade-long trajectory. To start, reflect on where you want to be … Continue reading Crafting a Ten-Year Vision: How to Map Out a Decade of Personal and Professional Growth
Yesterday, I had an enlightening conversation with a colleague at the car wash where I recently started working. He shared stories from his three years of experience, during which he encountered all kinds of people—some kind, others less so. One story stood out. When he first joined the team, he found himself in a toxic … Continue reading Growth Over Comfort: Transforming Toxic Environments
Is your job defining who you are? This article reveals why it's crucial to rethink 'What do you do?' and the hidden dangers of over-identification with work. Learn practical tips to express your true identity beyond just a job title.
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