Changing Seasons and The Saboteur
Here is a peek behind the curtain – I started this on a Thursday morning as an email to our S.T.A.R. Resources community, during the process, I was hijacked by the Noid’s rant and walked away. I decided to post this here in case you aren’t on our email list. It includes a few tips…
Read MoreRecognition Button: Finding Your Self-Worth in Yourself
Do you know someone who thrives when they are noticed? When they are appreciated or praised? They aim to please, go above and beyond what’s expected, and are highly motivated by teamwork. Always looking for words of affirmation and approval, this social butterfly personality will pour into a high-energy environment to foster a warm and…
Read MoreAccomplishment Button: Separating Self-Worth from Completed Checklists
Do you know someone who is motivated by achievements? On the upside, they aim their goals high, create order from chaos, and are of the go-getter mentality. The flipside? Possibly controlling, painfully scheduled, and with hard-to-please standards? (Heads up, maybe it’s you I’m describing!) Every strength becomes a weakness when overused. Consider a rubber band.…
Read MoreBeing Grounded
Are you still grounded? That is how a friend of mine refers to the shelter-in-place order. And like a rebellious teen, she isn’t too happy about it. It’s safe to say, the majority of us are not feeling great about staying home at this point. Being grounded in this sense is seen as a punishment.…
Read MoreHoliday Dishwasher
7 Minute Read This year I did something I don’t usually, preferably ever, do after the holiday meal. I did the dishes. My husband usually takes care of this chore – or family members who may be visiting. This year it was me. I want to say that I decided to do this because I…
Read More11 Career Management Pt.4 – The Search
Join Mary Elizabeth and her guest Audra Esposito as Audra shares her story and expertise in part four of our four part series. In addition to Audra’s professional life of helping everyone from students to seasoned professionals in managing their career, she is herself in a career transition. Listen to the series as she shares…
Read More10 Career Management Pt. 3 – The Pay Cut
Join Mary Elizabeth and her guest Audra Esposito as Audra shares her story and expertise in this third part of a four part series. In addition to Audra’s professional life of helping everyone from students to seasoned professionals in managing their careers she is herself in a career transition. Listen to the series as…
Read More09 Career Management Pt.2 – Balancing Act
Join Mary Elizabeth and her guest Audra Esposito as Audra shares her story and expertise in this four part series. In addition to Audra’s professional life of helping everyone from students to seasoned professionals in managing their career she is herself in a career transition. Listen to the series as she shares with…
Read More08 Career Management Pt.1 – And So It Begins
Join Mary Elizabeth and her guest Audra Esposito as Audra shares her story and expertise in this four part series. In addition to Audra’s professional life of helping everyone from students to seasoned professionals in managing their career she is herself in a career transition. Listen to the series as she shares with Mary Elizabeth…
Read MoreAttention Class of 2018 – Somehow You Should Know
It’s June, and the signs for graduations are everywhere. The card shop shelves are stocked, pictures of proud parents and students in caps and gowns are all over social media, and restaurants are booked with celebration lunches and dinners. College graduates are heading out into the world to begin to make their way – changing…
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