Projected Job Openings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Economics Daily (TED), published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just posted, "Projected job openings by educational requirements," which you might want to check out, if you're planning a career change, although, I would definitely not recommend basing your career decisions solely on projections. When I work with clients, and they are doing initial research…
Boost Your EQ: Name, Tame, & Reframe
Introducing a simple but powerful exercise: NAME, TAME, and REFRAME This simple exercise helps you understand the relationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It's an effective process to gain more self-regulation and a higher Emotional Quotient (EQ). Based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and very helpful in working through blocks in career counseling, as well.…
Do you need a break? Consider a Sabbatical
I sometimes work with clients who have had long work histories with one company, and a long period in which they have felt like both the work culture and the job do not fit them. In my experience, this can lead to a sense of imposter syndrome, as well as feeling trapped and disengaged. Some…
Career & Personal Values: Family Time & Physical/Outdoor Activities-Pew Research
Family Time According to a recent study, Family Time is far more important that other aspects of life for most Americans, and a clear majority value physical and outdoor activities. My work with clients supports these findings! A Pew Research Center study, which came out at the end of May 2023 says that, “About three-quarters…
4 TIPS TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY IN A JOB
Career Transition Tips As you know, career transition can involve a lot more than job change. I often do work with my clients on a job search, however, whether the target is a “for now” job, while they gain more education or experience to reach a long-term career goal, or to land a long-term, ideal…
7 Strategies to Cope with the Stress of Career Uncertainty
The Forbes Magazine website posted an article October 7th called, 7 Strategies To Cope With The Stress Of Career Uncertainty, which included information about stress triggers around career uncertainty, including tight budgets, inflation woes, debates about remote work, and evolving global issues. They also shared certain helpful strategies and mindsets that can help you manage…
Navigating Transitions Holiday Newsletter
Please click on the image above or the link below to read my Holiday Newsletter, which includes a business update, information on defining your Circles of Trust when making a transition, an article on changing careers at 50, and a NYE reflection activity. Happy Holidays to You!https://mailchi.mp/4394f32437da/holiday-newsletter-from-navigating-transitions
Importance of Integrating Left, Right Hemispheres of the Brain During
On my website, I mention dynamic processes I bring to career counseling, including: "Free Writing and Creativity: writing without editing yourself can help unlock fresh ideas, insight, and direction. Tapping into your right brain through creativity may break you out of habitual thinking and deliver new inspiration." I recently read and related to an article, The…
What is Your Why? Lessons in Longevity
What do the longest-living people in the world have in common? This article from GQ outlines these "9 Pillars," including more movement throughout the day, friendships, loved ones, and the one I got most excited about, "Know Your Why." Getting up each day with a sense of purpose can add up to 7 years to…
