No Time to Waste on the Job Search

No Time to Waste on the Job SearchNo Time to Waste on the Job SearchLinda West, a absatzwirtschaft manager at a New York financial firm, had no time to welcheste on her job search. She applied to 28 jobs and landed an offer in four weeks.Linda West had no intention of reshaping her resume and her interview style everytime she applied for a job. She didnt have a lot of time.West welches a marketing manager at a financial firm in New York, which occupied most of her time. Working in finance also gave her the sinking feeling that instability of the market left her with little time to find a new job.She didnt have time to waste amending her resume for every job application she couldnt prepare a different set of lines and anecdotes for every job interview, and she couldnt waste her time chasing after jobs she wasnt immediately qualified to hold or willing to accept. West needed to conduct a focused, targeted job search.She approached it like a salesperson. She qualified job leads before s he applied. She accepted interviews only when she knew her performance could close the deal and chose to chase only the most likely winners.She had also decided on a more-focused career - digital marketing instead of the all-purpose position she had held.When you are in the interview process, its easier to present yourself and pitch yourself when you know you fit the job very well, West said. I researched all the jobs I applied for. Because I knew what I wanted, I was able to go in and be honest about what I wanted, and sell my skill set.I only applied to companies where I knew my skills were relevant, she said. Basically, I pre-matched myself with the companies I interviewed for.West knew what she wanted. In her previous position, where she headed up a team of five marketing professionals, she needed to be a generalist. In this new position, she decided to focus on a speciality, digital media, which allowed her to tailor her resume and target specific job listings.She looked for rich, descriptive job listings that spelled out exactly what was required. To me, (undescriptive job listings) indicated that the job was not well defined, and maybe they werent sure what they wanted, she said. I looked for descriptive listings, anything that listed digital media and specific channels, like social media, and developing rich media.West, a Ladders member, applied to 28 jobs, interviewed at four companies and was offered a job as marketing manager for digital media at a large New York law firm, the exact job opportunity she sought, four weeks after she started her job search.The legal industry is much more stable than the financial industry, West said. I am working exclusively on marketing of digital and electronic projects in a much larger company than in my previous job. It allows me to specialize in a way I couldnt before.

Why most employees would give up perks for a biophilic office

Why most employees would give up perks for a biophilic officeWhy most employees would give up perks for a biophilic officeThe modern, city-dwelling American is almost completely removed from nature. The prototypical urban office is devoid of green space. Oftentimes, natural light is blocked out with blinds. And, in most cases, those that bring in plants or other greenery groe nachfrage the risk of being labeled an office pariah.Today, this is no longer the case. In fact, biophilic design adesign that emphasizes the environmental impact of built space is linked to positive employee morale and cost-saving benefits.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and mora Recent research unveils how natural, or green, spaces both enhance and restore concentration. The study posits this regained ability to concentrate on our innate receptiveness to nature. When enjoying nature, our mind is focussed in an unforced manner. Consequently, our ability to focus on a task at work comes involuntarily after being exposed to nature. Perhaps the most overlooked and underutilized environmental asset is natural light. In a recent study, almost half of employees (47%) report having little to no natural light in their office. Yet the majority of US employees prioritize having a workspace with natural light so much that theyd forego a fitness center, child-care services, or in-office cafeteria to have it, according to a 2018 study. Science has long affirmed the negative impact of a lack of sunlight, leading to disorders such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Now, recent research has revealed several astonishing impacts daylit offices can have on multiple aspects of an employees wellbeing. Employees say that access to natural light and views improves their overall happiness and well-being (78%), work satisfaction (73%), work performance (70%) and organizational commitment (54%).Natural light als o has purported effects on physical health. Employees in offices with significant natural light reported a 51% drop in the incidence of eyestrain, a 63% drop in the incidence of headaches, and a 56% reduction in drowsiness.Daylight not only synthesizes overall employee happiness its also incredibly cost-effective. Offices with access to natural light require less fluorescent lighting, significantly cutting down on lighting costs. This is best exemplified in the case of the retail giant Overstock. In an attempt to enhance employee productivity Overstock installed 30,000 square feet of smart windows that adjust to optimize natural daylight so that workers felt more connected to nature. With an annual payroll of over $100 million, even a 2% increase in productivity translates to a savings of $2 million.For companies that require alternative lighting, energy-efficient light bulbs offer an excellent ROI (return on investment). While they cost more than their traditional incandescent coun terpart, their energy savings can save roughly $45 per bulb. In business, efficiency is at the core of saving money. Sustainable products not only reduce costs but guarantee long-term growth. Immediate costs aside, sustainable investment is projected to be lucrative as businesses and consumers increasingly prioritize Corporate Social Responsibility. In this way, green initiatives are a huge win for boosting a companys credibility and PR image, while increasing profit.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

This is how you can raise emotionally intelligent kids

This is how you can raise emotionally intelligent kidsThis is how you can raise emotionally intelligent kidsDealing with kids aint easy. They need an exhausting amount of attention and help.FromRaising An Emotionally anspruchsvoll ChildBehavioral psychologists have observed that preschoolers typically demand that their caretakers verstndigung im strafverfahren with some kind of need or desire at an average rate of three times a minute.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreMost advice on parenting focuses on how to deal with misbehavior. While helpful, this is also akin to only offering advice on how to surviveaftera nuclear holocaust and bedrngnis talking about how to prevent one. Whats the secret to making koranvers your living room doesnt resemble a scene from Mad Max Fury Road?What usually underlies bad behavior is how the child handles negative emotions. And this is something we r arely teach deliberately and alfruchtwein never teach well. Showing kids how to recognize and deal with feelings prevents misbehavior - and its a skill that will serve them their entire lives. It prevents tantrums at age 4 but its also the difference between saving college money and saving bail money later on. Look at it as potty training for feelings.But how do wedothat?ProfessorJohn Gottmanis the guy who revolutionized the study of relationships, getting it to the point where he could listen to a couple for just a few minutes and determine with a frightening amount of accuracy whether or leid theyd divorce. Well, luckily, Gottman also analyzed parenting.And this wasnt the latest parenting theory-of-the-week that somebody came up with over lunch - this was a truly epic study of mind-bending proportions.He took over 100 married couples with kids ages 4 or 5 and gave themquestionnaires. Then conducted thousands of hours of interviews. He observed their behavior in his lab. Taped se ssions of the kids playing with their best friends. Monitored heart rates, respiration, blood flow and sweating. Took urine samples - yeah,urine samples- from the kids to measure stress-related hormones. And then followed up with the children and families all the way through adolescence, conducting more interviews, evaluating academic wertmiger zuwachs and Okay, enough. You get it. The plans of Hollywood Bond Villains arent this thorough. And when it came to dealing with emotions, Gottman realized there are 4 types of parents. And three aint so hotDismissing parents They disregard, ignore, or trivialize negative emotions.Disapproving parents. Theyre critical of negative feelings and punish kids for emotional expression.Laissez-Faire parents They accept their childrens emotions and empathize with them, but dont offer guidance or set limits on behavior.Children of these parents didnt do as well over time. They misbehaved more, had trouble making friends or had self-esteem herausford erungs. One of them may be breaking into your car right now.And then there were the Ultra-Parents. These mothers and fathers unknowingly used what Gottman calls emotion-coaching. And this produced emotionally intelligent kids. These parents accepted their childrens feelings (but not all of the childrens behavior), guided the kids through emotional moments, and helped them problem-solve their way to a solution that didnt involve putting the neighbors kid in the emergency room.How did these tykes end up?FromRaising An Emotionally mit niveau ChildThe children were better at soothing themselves when they were upset. They could calm down their hearts faster. Because of the superior performance in that part of their physiology that is involved in calming themselves, they had fewer infectious illnesses. They were better at focusing attention. They related better to other people, even in the tough social situations they encountered in middle childhood like getting teased, where being overly emotional is a liability, not an asset. They were better at understanding people. They had better friendships with other children. They were also better at situations in school that required academic performance. In short, they had developed a kind of IQ that is about people and the world of feelings, or emotional intelligence.And it all came down to how the parents handled the childs negative emotional outbursts. These parents did five things that the other types rarely did.Alrighty, lets get to it 1) Be aware of emotionsParenting is stressful and can feel non-stop. Often its not like running a marathon - its like running until you die. So theres a natural tendency to look around when things are (finally) calm and think, Nothing is currently on fire. Okay, life is good.But this can be like standing in a coal mine ignoring the thousands of dead canaries. Usually emotions precede outbursts. So noticing the childs emotions early - and not just the resulting bad behavior - is criti cal.Not misbehaving doesnt mean not upset. When a passive-aggressive spouse crosses their arms, scowls and says, Im fine, at leastyou know theyre definitely not fine.Kids may not even understand what theyre feeling or how to best express it. So being aware and noticing early can prevent Tonka trucks from taking flight without FAA approval.But the problem many parents have here is noticing theirownemotions. If youre not aware of your feelings and moods youll have trouble noticing and relating to those of others.FromRaising An Emotionally Intelligent ChildOur studies show that for parents to feel what their children are feeling, they must be aware of emotions, first in themselves and then in their kids Emotional awareness simply means that you recognize when you are feeling an emotion, you can identify your feelings, and you are sensitive to the presence of emotions in other people.Dont be afraid to show emotions in front of your kids. Gottman found that even anger (as long as its exp ressed respectfully and constructively) has its place. If parents hold back from showing feelings then kids can learn Mom and dad dont have these emotions and neither should I.Seeing arguments and then seeing them resolved amicably is far better than never seeing them at all.Kids need a role model not just for values, but also for feelings.FromRaising An Emotionally Intelligent ChildSuch moms and dads may try to compensate for their fear of losing control by being super-parents, hiding their emotions from their children The irony is that by hiding their emotions, these parents may be raising youngsters who are even less capable of handling negative emotions than they would have been if their parents had learned to let their feelings show in a nonabusive way. Thats because the kids grow up emotionally distant from their parents. Also, the children have one less role model to teach them how to handle difficult emotions effectively.Shielding kids from emotional situations and then send ing them out into the world is like sending an athlete to the Olympics with no training. Kids need those moments in order to learn how to regulate their feelings.(To learn more about the science of a successful life, check out my bestselling bookhere.)Notice feelings now and avoid a crisis later. But what perspective did the smart parents take when outbursts did occur?2) Emotion is an opportunity for intimacy and teachingIts understandable to see a tantrum as an irrational inconvenience that should be eliminated ASAP. But the parents whose children thrived saw outbursts as teaching moments and a time to rentenpapier with their kid. Yeah, that doesnt always feel natural when a child is angrily throwing things.Does saying anything resembling, You should not feel this way ever work with emotional adults? Exactly. Then it sure as hell isnt going to work with your kid. SayingTheres nothing to be afraid of, or Oh, itll be fine is dismissive. This is how kids learn to doubt their own judgm ent and lose confidence.The Emotion-Coaching parents realized that a tantrum was the best time to connect with their child and teach them a valuable skill.Yes, you need to stop misbehavior immediately. But you want to do it in a way specific to the childs actions and not make it about their identity. So you want to say, We dont paint Grandmas couch purple, instead of, Stop being a nightmare The children who consistently heard the latter did not fare as well in Gottmans follow ups.FromRaising An Emotionally Intelligent ChildWhen we checked in with these same families three years later, we found that the children who experienced such disrespectful, contemptuous behavior from their parents were the same kids who were having more trouble with schoolwork and getting along with friends. These were the kids who had higher levels of stress-related hormones in their bodies. Their teachers reported they were having more behavior problems, and their moms reported they had more illnesses.It tak es practice but you want to see kids emotional pain like youd see their physical pain. Its not their fault. Its a challenge theyre facing. And one you can help them with.(To learn the two-word morning ritual that will make you happy all day, clickhere.)Okay, so youve got the right perspective. Youre an emotional mentor, not a corrections officer. But what do you actually do to help?3) Listen empathetically and validate feelingsDont argue the facts. Feelings arent logical. You wouldnt expect the new employee to know how to find the bathroom and you shouldnt expect a child to know how to handle emotions that, frankly, you still have problems dealing with after decades of experience.Dont immediately try to fix things. You need to establish youre a safe ally before you can solve anything.Understanding must precede advice, and, just as with adults,theydecide when you understand.The critical distinction Gottman realized is that its important toaccept all feelings - but not all behavior.I f you skip immediately to problem-solving, the kid never learns the skill of how to deal with those uncomfortable emotions.You want to use empathetic listening. Get them to talk. Help them clarify. Validate their feelings (but, again, not necessarily their behavior). They need to feel you really understand and are on their side.Take a deep breath, relax and focus on them. Theyll notice if youre impatient or frustrated and just going through the motions.FromRaising An Emotionally Intelligent ChildIn this context, listening means far more than collecting data with your ears. Empathetic listeners use their eyes to watch for physical evidence of their childrens emotions. They use their imaginations to see the situation from the childs perspective. They use their words to reflect back, in a soothing, noncritical way, what they are hearing and to help their children label their emotions.Relate their child problems to adult problems in your head to help you empathize.But why is she freakin g out about her new baby brother? It makes no senseReally? How would you like it if your spouse brought home a new lover and expected you to welcome them into the home? Get out of your head and into theirs. Relate. Empathize.Probing questions may be too much for a little kid. It can feel like interrogation. They may not even know why theyre sad. Try sharing simple observations. Say, I noticed that you frowned when I mentioned going to the party and then wait for a response.(To learn the 4 rituals neuroscience says will make you an awesome parent, clickhere.)Alright, theyre opening up. How do you calm them down and teach them how to cope?4) Help them label their emotionsA young child is not going to be able to say, Dearest mother, I apologize for my unnecessary irritability. My transition to the new kindergarten class has caused me an unexpected amount of stress. My future academic adjustments will be conducted with a level of grace heretofore unseen in our lovely household.Youve got the words they dont.Help them get a handle on whats going on by labeling what they feel.FromRaising An Emotionally Intelligent ChildProviding words in this way can help children transform an amorphous, scary, uncomfortable feeling into something definable, something that has boundaries and is a normal part of everyday life. Anger, sadness, and fear become experiences everybody has and everybody can handle. Labeling emotions goes hand in hand with empathy. A parent sees his child in tears and says, You feel very sad, dont you? Now, not only is the child understood, he has a word to describe this intense feeling. Studies indicate that the act of labeling emotions can have a soothing effect on the nervous system, helping children to recover more quickly from upsetting incidents.Dont gloss over this. Labeling is absurdly powerful.Neurosciencehas repeatedly demonstrated its ability to soothe emotions. Its one of the main techniqueshostage negotiatorsuse to keep the most dangerous situat ions calm.So when a child is crying because their sister got a better gift than they did, you dont want to be dismissive and say, Im sure youll get a better present next time. You want to validate and label the feeling with something like, You wish youd gotten something more fun. I bet that makes you feel kind of jealous.Now the kid is thinking, They understand me. And theyve learned something about how to cope by talking it out and labeling the emotions to get a handle on them. And Gottman found this leads to really good things.FromRaising An Emotionally Intelligent ChildAs we have discussed earlier, the implications of teaching a child to self-soothe are enormous. Kids who can calm themselves from an early age show several signs of emotional intelligence They are more likely to concentrate better, have better peer relationships, higher academic achievement, and good health. My advice to parents, then, is to help your kids find words to describe what they are feeling. This doesnt m ean telling kids how they ought to feel. It simply means helping them develop a vocabulary with which to express their emotions.(To learn how to make sure your kids are resilient, clickhere.)Theyre more calm. The storm has passed. Theyre learning about emotions. But how do you teach them better behavior and how to fix the actual problem?5) Set limits and help them problem-solveAgain, all feelings are acceptable - but all behavior isnt. You need to set limits.The parent-child relationship is not a democracy. Once the emotions are dealt with, you can be firm.FromRaising An Emotionally Intelligent ChildAfter the parent acknowledges the emotion behind the misbehavior and helps him to label it, the parent can make sure the child understands that certain behaviors are inappropriate and cant be tolerated. Then the parent can guide the child into thinking of more appropriate ways to handle negative feelings. Youre mad that Danny took that game away from you, the parent might say. I would b e, too. But its not okay for you to hit him. What can you do instead?After youve listened empathetically, labeled feelings, and set limits on any bad behavior, its time to fix things. Someone needs to lead the problem solving. And that person isnotyou.This is another skill you want to help them develop. You wont always be there to tell them what to do. So encourage them to come up with ideas, guide them to a solution in line with your values that is effective and takes other peoples feelings into consideration. This is how emotionally intelligent kids become resourceful, responsible children.(To learn how to be a better parent, from Wharton hochschulprofessor Adam Grant, clickhere.)Okay, weve learned a lot. Lets round it up and address the question every realistic parent has been thinking from the startHow the heck am I supposed to do all of this stuff when Im stressed to the gills, were in the middle of the mall, and already 15 minutes late for a doctors appointment?Yes, there is a n answer Sum upThis is how to raise emotionally intelligent kidsBe aware of emotions Canaries. Coal mines. Sometimes you can ignore the words but if you ignore the underlying feelings youre going to be cleaning spaghetti off the walls.Emotion is an opportunity for intimacy and teaching The best lessons about dealing with emotions are learned when things get emotional. Yes, this is inconvenient.Listen empathetically and validate feelings Accept all feelings but not all behavior. Dont interrogate, validate.Help them label their emotions Youve got the words they dont. It works for hostage negotiators so use it to make sure your kids dont end up talking to hostage negotiators.Set limits and help them problem-solveWe dont stab Timmy. Now how might we be able to exact revenge in a way that doesnt leave evidence?You dont always have time to do all of the above when a meltdown happens Or, more accurately, its extraordinarily rare when youeverhave time to. Understood.Dont worry. Gottman say s you donthaveto do it when the problem occurs. That would be preferable, but as long as you set aside time to sit down and have the conversation, you can help your kid become more emotionally intelligent.FromRaising An Emotionally Intelligent ChildIn an ideal world, wed always have time to sit and talk with our kids as feelings come up. But for most parents, thats not always an option. Its important, therefore, to designate a time- preferably at the same period each day- when you can talk to your child without time pressures or interruptions.Emotion-coaching is not a panacea. It doesnt have Harry Potter magic powers to turn your little devil into a little angel. There will still be outbursts. Youll still need discipline and limits. But with time itll build a tighter bond with your child and help them develop a skill that will benefit them the rest of their life.What most parents want more than anything is for their kids to be happy. Whats happiness? An emotion.So youll teach them t o go potty. And school will teach them how to think.But more than anything, dont forget to teach them how to feel.Join over 320,000 readers.Get a free weekly update via emailhere.Thisarticleoriginally appeared atBarking Up the Wrong Tree.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

How the ancient philosophy of stoicism can help you do your best work every day

How the ancient philosophy of stoicism can help you do your best work every dayHow the ancient philosophy of stoicism can help you do your best work every dayAncient philosophy does elend only teach us how to live well and become better menschlichs, but it can also help us work better.Stoicism reminds us that we are in control of our emotions, actions, and reactions and that you can turn your obstacles into opportunities to grow.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreAccording to the ancient philosophers, time is limited, yet we fill up our time with distractions, never asking whether they are important, or whether we really find them of value.Quotes from Socrates, Plato, Confucius, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and other philosophers remind us to master our time, focus and attention to get things done.How is stoicism relevant to getting things done?The Stoics focus on two thingsHow can w e lead a fulfilling and meaningful life?How can we become better human beings?Ancient philosophers preach the importance of an action mindset, and against worrying unnecessarily in our pursuit of a better life.Stoic philosophy also stresses the importance of ignoring everything that distracts you from making the most of life.Socrates once said, Beware the barrenness of a busy life.Not all things are worth the same amount of your time and attention.Choose your actions and tasks prudently.The ancient philosophy of Stoicism can help us do our best work every day.Take controlof your attentionIt is essential for you to remember that the attention you give to any action should be in due proportion to its worth, for then you wont tire and give up, if you arent busying yourself with lesser things beyond what should be allowed?- ?MarcusAureliusAttention and focus are exceptionally rare in todays digital age.You can only do effective and productive work if you know how best to manage your ene rgy, time and attention.Attention works much like a muscle use it poorly and it can wither work it well and it grows.Attention is more than just focusing on completing a task. We use our attention to shape and frame lifes big picture as well.Sustained attention (focus) produces consistent results on a task over time.In his book,Focus The Hidden Driver of Excellence, psychologist Daniel Goleman delves into the science of attention in all its varieties.The ability to single task without distractions is a critical component of success. As the saying goes, The successful man is the average man focused.Your most dreaded tasks are the only wayforwardThe impediment to action advancesaction.Marcus Aurelius said that.Here is the long prozentzahl to help you appreciate the context of his statement.Our actions may be impeded, but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt. The mind adapts and converts to its purposes the obstacle to our acting . The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.Its profound and so true.Brain Tracy calls the work obstacles frogs everything you dont want to do but should do to move on to your next task.Challenging tasks are uncomfortable, stressful, and can be scary.Tracy encourages us to tackle the most challenging and most important thing on our to-do list first thing in the morning.Once that obstacle is out of the way, you can go through the day with the satisfaction of overcoming one of your biggest hurdles.When it comes to productivity, we must run headlong into our challenges and tackle our most dreaded tasks. We have to embrace them, relish the process, and attack them with a ferocity that robs them of their power over us says Chris Myers of Forbes.Every obstacle you face is the way to advance your next action.What stands in the way becomes the way. Action is the solution and the cure to our procrastination.Focus on actions in yourcontrolSome things are within our power, while others are not. Within our power are opinion, motivation, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever is of our own doing not within our power are our body, our property, reputation, office, and, in a word, whatever is not of our own doing.?- ?EpictetusEpictetus classified things as being under our control or not under our control. His classicEnchiridion(The Good Life Handbook) starts with this basic idea of control.The basic idea of focusing on the actions and experiences within your control has been around for a while.According to the Stoics, all day long you should be returning your attention to the relatively small realm you can control.There are so many things we all strive to get done, but to save time, it pays to know and stop worrying about everything you cant change or do.If youre concerned about an impending deadline, make a list of all the things required to get the project completed.List all the tiny tasks you need to do to get closer to that goal .Dont get consumed by the big picture decisions you cant control, and focus on your responsibilities and how you contribute to the project.Being disciplined with your time, and focus creates even more time to do the things that matter to you.Make progress, no matter howsmallBetter a little which is well done, than a great deal imperfectly.?- ?PlatoBuilding better habits is hard. Maintaining good habits is even harder.Small things done consistently produce results.Many people cant follow through on the things they really want to achieve in life because they are obsessed with the big picture, instead of keeping an eye on the crucial, tiny daily actions.Consistent action coupled with time guarantees lasting progress.Small improvements add up to massive differences. Compounding works in other areas besides money.Progress is always in your control if you can make the most of incremental habits.Whatever you intend to do in the next few months, prioritize your incremental actions.The simpl est strategy to achieve larger success is to break down the end goal into management and attainable milestones. Something you can act on daily.Time flies, but youre thepilotNo person hands out their money to passers-by, but to how many do each of us hand out our lives Were tight-fisted with property and money, yet think too little of welchesting time, the one thing about which we should all be the toughest misers.?- ?SenecaThe quest for increased personal productivity?- ?for making the best possible use of your limited time can be overwhelming but you are always in control.You can choose to stop feeding your distractions and focus on real workWriting in the first century, Seneca was surprised by how little people seemed to value their lives as they were living them?- ?how busy, terribly busy, everyone seemed to be, and wasteful of their time.He noticed how even wealthy people hustled their lives along, ruing their fortune, anticipating a time in the future when they would rest.In hi s book (translated by John W. Basore), On the Shortness of Life, Seneca offers powerful insights into the art of living. He observed, It is not that we have so little time but that we lose so much. The life we receive is not short but we make it so we are not ill provided but use what we have wastefully.Take control of your time and start distributing it right.Start by reviewing your daily routine.Track your daily activities for some time to clearly see where your time is being spent. Meetings, phone calls, emails, notifications, small chats, and many other distractions are constantly splitting your attention.Schedule the heck out of your days. Schedule everything in advance.Closing thoughtsThe principles of Stoicism puts life into perspective.It humbles and deeply motivates us. The way we lead our lives and do our work must embody the basic principles of Stoicism.Do less, better.Less busyness and more focus on your current task will change how we live and work. Dont sacrifice the p resent for an unknown future.Enjoy what you do, and take pride in your results.In the words of Aristotle, Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.This article first appeared on Medium.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Experienced Restaurant and Food Service Resume Template 2018s Top Format

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