Instead of being basic human rights, gender equality and respect are still topics for discussion in our nation. I find it extremely disturbing that so much of our society is still blithely unaware and/or unwilling to address the objectification of women in our culture. Every human being is created equal, but we humans do not… [Continue reading] Gender equality and respect
Life and Work Transition Strategies Blog
The truth about sexual abuse
The statistics The topics “sexual abuse” and “sexual assault” have appeared in the news with increasing frequency here in the United States over the last year. According to some estimates, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will be sexually assaulted/abused during their lifetime. As high as these figures are, they do not… [Continue reading] The truth about sexual abuse
Beat fear of the unknown
Is fear of the unknown holding you back from success or from progressing through a work or life transition as smoothly as possible? Ask yourself these questions. Do I: • Avoid the truth • Expect failure and/or rejection • Feel helpless or paralyzed • Get embarrassed easily • Make the unknown seem bigger or more… [Continue reading] Beat fear of the unknown
Take courage when you go through transitions
How do you “take courage” when you go through difficult times, trying circumstances, or the transitions at work or in your personal life that lead to a new stage or place of growth? You can draw on past experiences in your life and the skills and gifts you have used at those times. What “take… [Continue reading] Take courage when you go through transitions
Finding hope in times of transition
Finding hope is a crucial factor in moving forward during a work or life transition. Without hope, it is easy to stay stuck in place or to regress to undesirable behaviors. Where to look for hope Finding hope often means looking beyond yourself to your circle of trusted family, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. • Who… [Continue reading] Finding hope in times of transition
Hope: what is it and how do you get more?
Hope is a feeling of expectation. It is a desire for a certain thing to happen. It requires confidence, optimism, and faith that you can create a positive outcome—in any circumstance and any transition experience—as long as you seek the right support and provide the proactive behavior necessary on your part. According to the Merriam-Webster… [Continue reading] Hope: what is it and how do you get more?
The best leisure activities
What are the best leisure activities? No one activity is perfect for everyone. You need to choose what feels relaxing to you. Avoid someone else’s favorite pastime if it feels like work to you. When selecting the best leisure activities for yourself, keep in mind how important it is to shift gears. You can still… [Continue reading] The best leisure activities
Define leisure
How do you define leisure? Dictionary.com defines leisure as “freedom from the demands of work or duty,” “time…when one can rest, enjoy hobbies or sports etc.” and “unhurried ease.” Richard Johnson, author of The New Retirement, stated that leisure is also “the degree to which you have found personally satisfying endeavors outside of your work/career… [Continue reading] Define leisure
The risk of avoiding change
Are you avoiding change? Some people put off major decisions and life transitions like starting a family or retirement. Money is often their excuse yet delaying for financial reasons misses a major point. Some people—especially those with thriving careers—are terrified they won’t know what to do with themselves and won’t know who they are when… [Continue reading] The risk of avoiding change
What is work addiction?
Work addiction is when you or someone you love is driven to perfect work performance. The work addict is unable to relax into a sense of accomplishment. S/he functions this way because of inaccurate self-perception. Emotional challenges, an unhappy marriage, or an ungrieved loss can all affect personal perceptions. Work addiction is also “a condition… [Continue reading] What is work addiction?