Get a New Perspective

Posted by:  Darlene Duncan CWDP, JSS, CCC, JCTC, JCDC

                  Training Coordinator

How’s 2013 going for you? Are you having the same issues you had in 2012? If so, ask yourself this, am I doing the same things I did in 2012? If the answer is yes, then you know why you’re getting the same results you got in 2012. If you want different results, you have to do different things.

If you’re looking for a job and you’re using the same unsuccessful methods you used last year, you can pretty much expect the same unsuccessful results you had last year.

Perhaps you never heard or have forgotten Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity.

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. – Albert Einstein

Think about what you’ve been doing in your job search and then start exploring different job search methods. If the old way wasn’t successful you’ve got nothing to lose by changing it and everything to gain.

It’s a new year and it’s time for a new perspective on life.

 

 

 

Advice for the New Year

Posted by:  Darlene Duncan CWDP, JSS, CCC, JCTC, JCDC

                  Training Coordinator

This is my last post of 2012 and with the New Year just around the corner I wanted to offer these suggestions for a successful New Year.

One, if you’re a job seeker and the methods you’ve been using haven’t been working for you consider trying some different methods. Keep in mind Einstein’s definition of insanity. For those of you who may not know his definition, “Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”.

Two, mistakes you’ve made in the past are in the past unless you choose to bring them forward with you. I’ll grant you that a leopard can’t change his spots; however, you’re not a leopard. People can change (within limits) if they choose to change. Take inventory of your life. Figure out where you are, how you got there and where you want to be. Once you know where you want to be you can figure out how to get there.

Let me leave you with this quote from Samuel Butler, “All the animals except man know that the principle business of life is to enjoy it.”

Whatever your belief system ,here’s hoping you have a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

 

 

A Positive Beginning to a Great Year

Posted by: Darlene Duncan CWDP, JSS, CCC, JCTC, JCDC
Training Coordinator

Happy New Year 2012!

It’s a new year and a new beginning. Let’s think positive that this will be a good year.

Think positive! What does that mean? People are always telling other people to think positive. The recipients of those words, smile, shrug their shoulders or nod their heads, all the while thinking, “What do they mean ‘think positive’? I don’t understand.”

I’m going to tell you what it means to me to ‘think positive’. It means that in any given situation, think about the outcome you want. For example, if you’re going on a job interview think about what makes you qualified for the position, plan to wear an outfit that makes you look good, prepare the outfit ahead of time so you know that it’s ready. See yourself getting the job and going to work every day. DO NOT let any negative thoughts enter your mind. If you start thinking negative thoughts about the interview, crush them like a bug.

If you’re a negative kind of person this will be more difficult for you because you’re creating a new habit of positive thinking. If you put forth the required effort and allow sufficient time you can create a new habit of positive thinking.

There are those people that don’t believe in the power of positive thought. If you’re one of those people, think about this. What do you have to lose by changing to more positive thoughts? The truth is you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
Albert Einstein