Enlightenment: your 7 day programme to positive thinking

Greetings job seekers, it's no secret that job searching can be a debilitating activity that can zap your energy and morale. Faced with the constant unknown and repeated objection, even the most optimistic person can struggle with the injustices of the hiring process in a troubled economy.

Let's make your day and start you back on a more encouraging path. Positive thinking is the subject of today's post.

I'm sure you have a bright idea hidden somewhere in the back of your mind that you just can't wait to test. Of course you're not the only one with the bright idea. So what motivates you to churn those creative, or even inspiring juices to its utmost flavour?

It's always best to set up a personal goal where you can accomplish the most in record time, maybe making five new contacts on Linkedin or Twitter.  I like what Linkedin trainer Greig Wells of www.befoundjobs.com says about goals: "Goals must be things that you can control 100 percent." So true. Unless your goals are realistic and achievable, nothing else matters.

Here are some tips to make it through the week even, if you're just biding time.
Having a bit of positive thinking can help you realize things that are never thought possible. Thinking big is indeed the North American way and that's what makes us rich and prosperous.

1. Take passionate action towards living your life by design. Talk is cheap. Action = deposits in the bank of a passionately authentic future. Without the activity of creating an authentic future,  passion is void.

This is a perfect example where dreams are made when  you start by tinkering with your mind, then with your hands. And if the idea weakens, you can always go back to it later until you finish it.

2. Commit to yourself, as well as those you love, to create powerful life you can love. Instead of reacting, commit to creating from your heart and soul, out of love rather than fear. Dramas will always be there, but a dream will still be a dream without motion. Be amazed as the transformation begins.

3. Recognize and embrace the thought that each moment is perfect regardless of its outcome. Every time you hit on something that may appear too extreme, why not give it a shot and see if it will work. You will be surprised to see of there are other ways to get the task done in time. If you are not pleased with the outcome, decide to use that moment to learn from and make the appropriate shift.

4. Dwell completely in a place of gratitude. Learn to utilize what you have in your hands and make use of it in the most constructive way. Slipping into neediness will become less of a habit when you repeatedly shift towards gratitude, away from poverty consciousness.

5. Use a Passion Formula of Recognize/Reevaluate/Restore in place of the Shoulda/Woulda/Coulda whirlwind. The former is based on increased knowledge and abundance;  the latter focuses on scarcity. While you face people or tasks that may seem harder than scaling the summit of the Himalayas, allow yourself to realize that the task is of prime importance.

6. Keep humour at the forefront of thought- laugh at and with yourself when possible. You may find yourself quite entertaining when you loosen up! I have yet to see a comedian ever go hungry even though his jokes are outdated.  Life has so much to offer to allow you to mope around in self-pity. Humur is very attractive, very passionate and life-giving.

7. Believe that you are the architect of your destiny. No one can take your passionate future from you except  you! Create your life authentically. As long as there's still breath in your body, there is no end to how much you can accomplish in a lifetime. The concept of thinking big is all about enjoying your work, which would lead to celebrate a discovery that is born within your hands. Watch everything flow into place with perfect, passionate precision.

The moral in this lesson?  Instead of wallowing in negativity, choose your path of developing a positive attitude. If you are a job seeker, keep in mind that unemployment is temporary.

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How to be a social media leader

Some people believe that great leaders are made, not born. Yes, it may be true that some people are born with natural talents. However, without practice, without drive, without enthusiasm, and without experience, there can be no true development in leadership. Remember that effective leaders are continually working and studying to improve their natural skills. This takes a commitment to constantly improve in whatever endeavour a person chooses.

First of all, let's define leadership. To be a leader, one must be able to influence others to accomplish a goal, or an objective. He contributes to the organization and cohesion of a group.

Contrary to what most people believe, leadership is not about power. It is about encouraging others towards the goal of the organization. It is putting everyone on the same page and helping them see the big picture. Therefore, you must be a leader not a boss.

First of all, you have to get people to follow you. How is this accomplished?

People follow others when they see a clear sense of purpose. People will only follow you if they see that you know where you are going. Remember that bumper sticker? The one that says, don't follow me, I'm lost too? The same holds true for leadership. If you yourself do not know where you're headed to, chances are people will not follow you at all. On Twitter for example, write something thought provoking or meaningful that translates into value for others.  Conversely, when interacting with others on Facebook and you wish to make a commentary about the vagaries of a long job search, curry others' favour by asking others about their own experiences and then providing a solution.

Being a leader is not about what you make others do. It's about who you are, what you know, and what you do. Let's say that you are networking on Linkedin and researching potential companies. You discover that a particular company has a void in a particular area. You as the solution builder, as opposed to the job seeker, have an opportunity to propose your ideas to a potential company, not unlike a consultant making a proposal. 

 

Trust and confidence is built on good relationships, trustworthiness, and high ethics.

The way you deal with your people, and the relationships you build will lay the foundation for the strength of your message. The stronger your onnline relationships, the stronger others will gain trust and confidence is in your capabilities.Once you have their trust and confidence, you may now proceed to communicate the goals and objectives you are to undertake.
Keep in mind that if you do what you always did, you'll get what you always got!

 

Communication is a very important key to good leadership. Without this you can not be a good leader. The knowledge and technical expertise you have must be clearly imparted to other people.

Also, you cannot be a good leader unless you have good judgment. You must be able to assess situations, weigh the pros and cons of any decision, and actively seek out a solution. It is this judgment that others will see through your online communications. Therefore, good decision-making about what to post online is vital to your digital success.

So, do you have the drive and the desire to be a social media leader? Do you have the desire to influence others in the social media arena?  Then start now. Write influential posts that add value. Take a stand on issues, even if your opinions don't initially garner favour. Many trends were begun by incremental steps.

We know that social media allows the power vested in others to affect society's social consciousness. Witness the toppled regimes in the Middle East or the recent Occupy Wall street demonstrations.

Be a social media leader with a defined sense of commentary on the collective imagination.

Guest post: 12 crucial factors to career satisfaction

Greetings job seekers, Emma Taylor is our guest post on my blog today.

12 Crucial Factors to Career Satisfaction


Education expands one's career opportunities and skill set but isn't exactly a guarantor of contentment or success. While degrees open doors, they don't necessarily mean a particular position — or even path — will ultimately prove the most viable, comfortable fit. Some pretty basic factors need meeting before true happiness settles in. Basic factors requiring give and take on the part of employee, employers, and even consumers must take place for a positive career situation, and we'll take a look at the 12 most important here.

1. Low stress

Many people enjoy touting how much they thrive under pressure, and most of them probably do. But that momentum, often propelled by youthful vigor, almost always stalls and sputters eventually. And once it does, the stress really starts ravaging one's health. A truly satisfying, sustainable career is a career lessening the risk of heart disease, obesity, depression and other not-so-enjoyable medical conditions. Which, in turn, also saves a right fair amount of money.

2. Positive work environment

Despite laws protecting against workplace harassment, the issue annoyingly persists year after year. Negative environments, traditional office settings or not, compromise career satisfaction for obvious reasons. Most workers don't enjoy feeling unsafe or dehumanized day after day after day after day after you get the idea. And if the problem trickles down from higher up in the hierarchy, filing reports only renders the situation even more desperate. Even genuinely rewarding, enjoyable responsibilities lose spark when surroundings get off on humiliation and degradation.

3. Productivity

Save for the most ardent slackers, most workers like feeling as if they've accomplished something, even if they still have a ways to go before finishing a project. Productivity increases positivity, and while positivity doesn't cure mental health issues, it is a nice, supplementary self-respect boost. And those who love their careers but hate their companies have something to flaunt once resumes get sent out.

4. Fair wages

Greed isn't good, but everyone must meet their basic needs, hopefully with a little cushion leftover for savings and bit of fun. A fair salary (and benefits, if applicable) should be a basic human right, although one rarely met when one considers global economics. Nobody who works tirelessly to support him- or herself (maybe even a family or loved one) should have to worry about food, shelter and nourishment. Gratifying careers cannot sit on a foundation of hand-wringing over necessities.

5. Safety and security

Everyone's risk-taking comfort levels vary, of course, but even (especially!) Hollywood stuntpeople and deep sea welders deserve the utmost safety standards. All employers must ensure their staff should never show up to work afraid their number may be up today. In fact, it really should stand as the utmost priority, with no expense spared. Most adrenaline junkies and seemingly fearless individuals still want some degree of security while doing their jobs.

6. Stimulation

The majority of workers, from the most isolationist to the resident social butterfly, still need something piquing their senses and intellects. Stimulation doesn't have to be interpersonal: satisfying careers keep both bodies and brains happy in multiple ways. Individual workers should seek out jobs preventing slippage, while companies themselves might want to consider initiating activities promoting better mental flow.

7. Inclusion

People like being asked for their input and ideas, even if what they have to say doesn't necessarily come to pass. Satisfying careers make sure to include everyone wanting to be a part of things, and while it's impossible to implement everything, just taking time to listen often proves enough. Managers and executives should especially exert the effort. Feeling valued bolsters motivation and productivity, so dehumanizing workers won't get a company terribly far.


8. Health

Like safety, health also significantly factors into overall career contentment. Even beyond stress-related medical conditions, workers might fall victim to inadequately-ventilated or moldy buildings, food- and water-borne illnesses in company commissaries and other hazards. Although no solution for 100% prevention exists — and never will — businesses should still consider healthy, safe and secure customers and employees their utmost concern.


9. The job doesn't take over everything

All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. All work and no play make Jack … something something … Go crazy?! DON'T MIND IF I DO!!!

10. Room for growth

If businesses and career paths hope to grow, there's no way they'll sustain success if they don't allow the individuals involved to do so as well. Few people stay the same as they age, and most improve their valuable job skills over time. It makes perfect sense that they want their positions to accommodate their promise and abilities rather than shoving them into a rigid, restrictive box.


11. Honesty

It is the best policy, after all. A career path littered with liars, cheaters and other underhanded folks is really only gratifying to liars, cheats and other underhanded folk. All of whom must constantly look over their back and worry about whether or not their cockiness will finally signify their downfall. Really, staying honest with everyone just makes life that much easier. Just don't forget to pair it up with…


12. Respect

No matter one's career path, earning respect from coworkers, higher ups and customers (if applicable) renders even the most groan-inducing tasks at least a shred bearable. "Earning," of course, is the operative word here. But few things conjure up more dehumanizing emotions than genuinely caring for others' needs and receiving nothing — or, even worse, outright degradation — in kind. Retail, education and service jobs often needlessly inspire shoddy treatment, hence many individuals' reluctance to even bother with them.

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