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How to Boost Your Optimism
In last week’s blog, we took a look at Optimism in a great book by Adam Jackson called The Flipside. Here are a number of ways you can easily boost your Optimism. 1. Act “as if” you are optimistic. By looking for benefits, opportunities and even trying after failure, we will experience the same results as optimists and then start to feel optimistic (The Flipside, Jackson). 2.Express Gratitude. Gratitude... -
The Flipside: Being Optimistic despite Life’s Greatest Challenges
I was at the airport heading to Italy for vacation when I realized that I needed a good book. I spent a good half hour browsing the book store looking for the perfect balance of easy read with substance. I found exactly that in The Flipside by Adam Jackson. The Flipside caught my eye because it profiled people who remained optimistic despite challenging life circumstances. I was drawn to... -
Summer Networking Opportunities
The Globe and Mail article On the job hunt, success can lead to setback highlights how difficult looking for work can be. This is especially true during the summer when so many employers are on vacation. However there are many opportunities to network and have fun while you are doing it. Barbeques, beach parties or block parties are only a few examples of networking opportunities this time of year....
