Perception is reality
We all have a different view of reality. It doesn’t matter how accurate our views ultimately are. It only matters that your perception feels real to you as much as my perception feels real to me. When this is not appreciated, it creates conflict. But when this is appreciated, it fosters understanding. .
Scarcity status
People like the status that comes with scarcity, even when that scarcity is manufactured. An artist can duplicate as many prints of their work as they like, but the buyer feels special if they have one of only 100 prints (and even more special if their print is numbered). It doesn’t take much to create […]
Pressured to make a decision
We can sometimes rush into a decision when pressured by external factors. Yet the discomfort we feel in the moment to make a decision is nothing compared to the discomfort we’ll feel overtime if the decision goes wrong. So if you are feeling pressured to make a decision, the best thing you can do is […]
A declined pay rise request
If you’re thinking of asking for a pay rise, it’s important to consider what happens if you don’t receive it. Asking for a pay rise is essentially proposing that your current salary does not sufficiently reflect your value to the organisation. So if you’re not awarded a pay rise, will you be comfortable staying in […]
Seeing the future
One of the best things you can do in your 20s is to observe people at different periods in life. What insights can be gained from people in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond? This exercise is especially useful when considered within a particular context, like career, family or health. Compare […]
The Many Eyes Approach
Every problem is transparent to someone. So if you’re struggling to solve a problem on your own, could a better use of your time and energy be seeking out different perspectives? .
Mighty mouse
You use a mouse every time you use a computer, but have you ever adjusted your mouse settings to improve your experience? Here are some tips if you’re using Windows. Some of these aren’t available on Mac, but still check out your settings to see what adjustments are available. The first tip is changing the […]
Pay rise proposal
There will come a time in your career when you want to ask for a higher salary. This moment may feel confronting, but it gets a lot easier when you prepare a proposal that explains why the pay rise is warranted. Your proposal should be written for the benefit of the key decision maker(s) because […]
It’s the thought that counts
These days, most cups of tea that I make for Bec are left unattended. Some won’t even be sipped. And so I keep cleaning-up cups that are full of cold tea. But that doesn’t matter. What matters is the thought. It means the world to Bec to be asked for a cup of tea, and […]
Catastrophising
When something goes wrong, it can be easy to let your imagination run wild. You start thinking about the consequences, and then they compound into scenarios beyond the realms of reality. Not only does catastrophising prevent you from solving the actual problem, it takes a lot of energy and headspace to entertain imaginary scenarios. So […]