“And The Award For A Successful Life Goes To…”

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Nearly all of us serve someone else, in our 9 to 5, or as boss of our own side project.

Whatever we do adds value to our clients’ day and hopefully means we feel our day has been a #success .

What else contributes to that feeling of success?

To paraphrase Arnold #Schwarzenegger In his book ‘Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life’, the key to a happy and successful life includes

Knowing where you want to go

And how you are going to get there

As well as having the willingness to do the work along the way.

These sound like the principles of a SMART goal which would help any business or personal journey. The principles wouldn’t be set in stone, but adaptable to the changing circumstances we run into along the way.

When we reach our destination we might not win an award, but we should feel good about having got there.

Carers Can Have Careers

A #YouTube #short for Carers Everywhere

Unpaid carers do an amazing job looking after the needs of family and friends.

That can be crucial to the lives of those with physical health issues. Not forgetting people whose care is important on #WorldMentalHealthDay and beyond.

Although caring is demanding, carers may even have paid employment which fits around their volunteer work.

Take a look at the video to be inspired when you use examples of caring skills when applying for paid work. Leave a #Like too, if this helps you and the people you know.

Why Saying Thank You Matters

When it comes to success, no one makes it on their own.

There will be a coach, friend, family member or teacher who has proved to be inspirational along the way.

So, we should find a way to say ‘thank you’ and pass on that gift to someone else.

Who knows what that gift might inspire others to achieve.

Feel free to leave a Like if this post inspires you.

Some Jobs Sound Too Good To Be True

Look After Yourself By Doing Due Diligence

We can all suffer from Fear of Missing Out or #FOMO when searching for a job.

We fear we might be missing out if we don’t chase down every lead.

Or maybe we think that out-of-the-blue offer shows our unique gifts have been recognised at last.

That kind of magical thinking can leave us open to #scammers who want our attention, personal data, or money.

Here’s a reminder about practising due diligence and keeping safe during job search activity.

Feel free to Like, comment or share.

How To Be A 50 Something Jobseeker

Some people inherit their opportunities and other people spend a long time creating their chances.

If you are over 50 years of age it will be harder to get employers’ attention, as they prioritise attracting recent graduates.

The video should help you think about how to market yourself when the competition may be 20 years your junior.

Feel free to leave a Like and Comment about your approach to older workers..