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Career Coach: People Who Finally Find Fulfilling Work In Their 50s And 60s Usually Make These 4 Surprising Changes | Lisa Petsinis

Career Coach: People Who Finally Find Fulfilling Work In Their 50s And 60s Usually Make These 4 Surprising Changes | Lisa Petsinis

Published by Jenni Sidey

Before you give in to the temptation to quietly quit or rage-apply to every job that sounds remotely bearable, it’s crucial to take a step back. While a change in organization or mindset might be the fix, or a reprieve, from your distress, the job itself might be stealing your joy to wreak havoc on your life.  Research has indicated that people who finally find fulfilling work in their 50s and 60s usually make some surprising changes to improve their lives once and for all. Are you ready to break free of the cycle of disappointment, discontentment, and burnout because you don’t want to live this way anymore?  People who finally find fulfilling work in their 50s and 60s usually make these 4 surprising changes: Change #1: They define what ‘better’ means to them Before embarking on your job search journey, it’s vital to figure out the underlying issues that cause dissatisfaction in your current role. Start by asking yourself probing questions such as: What aspects of your job are making you miserable? Do you …

Career Coach Says These 7 Tiny Job Search Mistakes Cost Even Strong Candidates The Job | Lisa Petsinis

Career Coach Says These 7 Tiny Job Search Mistakes Cost Even Strong Candidates The Job | Lisa Petsinis

Published by Jenni Sidey

It can be discouraging to be on a job search with no success, and your self-esteem can take a beating. But getting hired doesn’t have to be so difficult when you know the best ways to present yourself.  Even if you’re the perfect candidate the research talks about, you might unknowingly be making some of the most common job search mistakes that’ll can stop even the strongest candidates from landing their dream job. Career coach says these 7 tiny job search mistakes cost even strong candidates the job: Job search mistake #1: Jumping in without a clear plan MAYA LAB via Shutterstock Many candidates want to jump into the job search mode immediately after losing their job, but it usually doesn’t help them find a job sooner, or the right position, either. Regardless of whether you’re recovering from job loss or testing the waters to see if the grass is greener somewhere else, it pays to give yourself some thinking time. At a minimum, reconnect with your strengths and accomplishments and explore what’s important to …

14 Ways Old-School Moms Built Confident Girls That Feel Rare In A Hyper-Anxious World | Lisa Petsinis

14 Ways Old-School Moms Built Confident Girls That Feel Rare In A Hyper-Anxious World | Lisa Petsinis

Published by Jenni Sidey

Somewhere along the way, parenting got softer and way more complicated, and yet a whole generation of women still grew up quietly sure of themselves.  Old-school moms didn’t hover or overexplain. They built confident girls by handing them real responsibility, expecting resilience, and modeling what self-respect actually looks like in everyday life. Today, young girls face many challenges. And for moms with daughters, knowing how to build confident girls from a young age is critical for their future success as adults. So take a page from the old-school mom playbook to learn the simple, sturdy lessons that helped so many women grow up strong and not afraid to take up space. Here are 14 ways old-school moms built confident girls that feel rare in a hyper-anxious world: 1. They taught that self-care isn’t selfish Take care of yourself by eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep. You’ll be rewarded with a foundation of good health for the future. Mental health is just as critical and demands the same kind of investment. Family therapist Lianne Avila …

Parents Of Chill, Well-Regulated Kids Tend To Say These 13 Phrases On Repeat | Lisa Petsinis

Parents Of Chill, Well-Regulated Kids Tend To Say These 13 Phrases On Repeat | Lisa Petsinis

Published by Jenni Sidey

Actions indeed count in parenting —  especially when it comes to raising chill, well-regulated kids. Your kids are watching and modeling your behavior. At the same time, though, a parent’s words matter tremendously to your child and their emotional development, especially a few specific repeated phrases. Research shows that when adults use mental and emotional state talk to discuss thoughts, desires, beliefs, and feelings, it is positively associated with children’s social-emotional development. Most parents want their kids to be well-adjusted, confident, optimistic, compassionate, resilient, capable, self-reliant, and emotionally intelligent. Some children are born with more of these qualities, and parents can work to reinforce them. Other kids, however, need more guidance and encouragement to develop these outcomes. Regardless, what it takes is time, effort, presence, and care. Your care. Your beautiful words. Words that uplift, inspire, and empower them to be the best version of themselves. No amount of professional talk therapy can make up for what a mother or father can do to affect their child’s positive view of themselves. Having chill, well-regulated children starts with you. Parents of …