Some job roles are inherently stressful, and firefighting is one of them. In fact, working as a firefighter is like living on the edge because you endanger your life every day. Besides the physical perils of dangerous situations, as a firefighter, you may constantly deal with the fear of failure. Likewise, you could feel stressed … Continue reading Living on the Edge – 6 Realistic Self-Care Tips for Firefighters
7 Traits That Make Introverts Great Leaders
Many people assume that extroverts make the best leaders because they are outspoken, loud, open, and social. But that is not always the case. Introverts make great leaders as well. In fact, reports say that at least 40% of leaders describe themselves as introverts, with Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Wozniak, Elon Musk, and Marissa Mayers being … Continue reading 7 Traits That Make Introverts Great Leaders
5 Reasons Why You Self-Sabotage and How to Stop
Are you the kind of person who is always self-sabotaging? If you are, you probably already know how much self-sabotage can mess up your life and hold you back from achieving your goals. Self-sabotaging means that you intentionally or unintentionally behave in ways that make you look bad, fail, or undermine your efforts. Self-sabotage is any … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Self-Sabotage and How to Stop
5 Reasons Why You Should Start Saying Yes More Often
We are always advised to set boundaries, stand up for our beliefs, and say no to things. But does that mean we should say no to everything? In this post, we are going in the opposite direction and discussing the reasons why you should start saying yes more often. Being a yes person is often … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Should Start Saying Yes More Often
10 Signs You Need to Take a Mental Health Day (and How to Spend It)
Mental health is a global issue that deserves way more attention than it currently gets. It is just as important as physical health, yet we rarely talk about it. People, especially in the workplace, fear to admit having mental health issues because of the stigma associated with it. As such, many employees would rather keep … Continue reading 10 Signs You Need to Take a Mental Health Day (and How to Spend It)
Why Being Self-employed Is So Hard and Tips to Make It Easier
Being self-employed is a dream come true for most of us. However, it is not easy. Working as a self-employed individual comes with several disadvantages and can be quite hard. It is best if you get into it knowing the challenges to expect.