Things We Can Learn From "Let It Go"

It is one of those songs that no one can really escape. You hear it everywhere and even sometimes more than once a day. And most of the time, you hear little kids singing it. Have you actually listened to the words though? It is like a 300 page self help book or a motivational mobile application rolled into a three minute song. It has everything that you could need. First of all, it starts out with her saying that she tried keeping it in and pretending to be someone that she is not. It came out anyway and everyone knows. Moral of the story is that you should be who you are and you will save yourself a lot of time. Once you are able to do that, you will see just how far you are able to go to be the best that you can be. Leave the constraints in the past because that it where they belong. And the others rage and judge because that it their problem and not yours. Just let it go.

Avoiding Professional Burnout

One of the best ways to avoid burnout is to do more of what you like and less of what you dislike. It sounds a bit too easy and you may be asking can you really do that? I mean we all have things that we have to do that we do not like which takes us away from the things that we enjoy doing. The question here becomes how to do we do less of the things that we do not enjoy? The answer is to find way to delegate, outsource, or hire for the responsibilities you repeatedly find yourself resenting each week. Another way is to plan a vacation many months in advance and do not cancel it. This will enable you to plan for it and give you something exciting to look forward to. It might also motivate you to procrastinate less in order to get things done before the time off. You should also take a moment for peace and quiet every day. You can use mobile applications for meditation or take a walk without any of the communication services that are constantly at your fingertips all day. You should also try to read something that is not related to your business at least once a week, it could spark some creativity that might help with the current problems at hand.

Great First Impressions

A first impression is something that you cannot take back. Now you have to think about impressions when you are meeting people in person and online. Fortunately there are somethings that you can do to improve the perception that people have of you. You can ask your current friends what they thought of you before getting to know your little quirks that were probably misinterpreted but they persisted in getting your friendship. You should also smile, even if it looks fake. It will still look better than a stoic expression. You can even practice it on the streets. Once you got that opening, it is even more important to actively listen and this means doing more than just nodding along. You should be able to read the body language, tone, and eye contact in order to listen between the words that the other person is saying. This can even be achieved over video conferencing and internet phones. Make sure that you also ask the right follow up questions. You should also find common ground with the other person. It can be something as simple as liking the same restaurant or disliking how the content management system is run.

Be More Energized

I think we have been showering wrong all this time. Yes, apparently there is a right and wrong way to shower depending on what your end goal is. A hot shower or bath is what doctors recommend for people who have trouble falling asleep, which is a great alternative to mobile applications. This is because getting from a hot shower into colder temperatures leads to a more tranquil state of mind. There is a great way to reverse the effect. Once you finished doing your normal ritual, turn the nozzle to as cold as it gets and stand there for thirty seconds. Feel free to scream. Then turn it up to as hot as you can for another thirty seconds. Then turn it back to cold for thirty seconds more and then get out. Putting yourself through all that discomfort can actually reduce stress, improve your immune system and blood circulation and aid in the fight against depression. Just try it.

The Art of Conversation and the Phone Checking

The irresistible urge to look at a smartphone screen also can stem from a fear of missing out and compulsive and addictive behaviors. A great way to help correct this is to make a list of things you want to accomplish and keep that piece of paper on you. When you feel the urge to check creeping in, take out the paper instead of your phone. Instead of automatically Instagraming or tweeting about a good experience, try something more tangible and that will make you remember the experience better such as writing about it. It will give it a whole new dimension. Do not try to tell me that you have never went into the can and did not whip out your phone to play that mobile application. We are all guilty of it...it could be the reason that our phones are dirtier than bathrooms. We have a hard time being with ourselves and it needs to be addressed. Instead of disappearing in a device, force yourself to spend time in the messy, mind-numbingly dull, or unpleasant real-world situations around you. It might give you something good to tweet about.

Cheering Up

Sometimes, it is just so hard to have a positive outlook amidst all that goes on in life. The days when the clouds roll in and turns into a thunderstorm are better than that hanging mist that seems to keep on drizzling with gloom. It is one of those days that get you off kilter. There are some things that you can do to warm yourself up and find that sunshine behind those nasty clouds. First of all, sit down and spend five minutes writing down the things that you are grateful for. Next, call up your best friend. They always seem to know just what to say whether it is a congratulations or a kick in the butt. You could also try picking up a new project such as web development. It doesn't have to be huge, just take the initial step to get started and learn something new. You could also surf YouTube and watch some funny videos. Lastly, clean up your desk and get things organized because clutter can be so distracting and frustrating when you are looking for something important.