To start off the week, I thought I’d share a few interesting posts I came across today. The first two come via the recently launched BrazenCareerist.com, and the third from lifehack.org. I’d highly recommend both of these blogs to anyone interested in these sorts of topics.

First, Milena Thomas of Shouting to Quiet the Thunder takes a look at how always placing more and more goals six months out doesn’t help you become successful any quicker, it just leads to always being tired. Nicely highlighted in the original article, this tidbit of wisdom:

“I have a suspicion that you must become the kind of person who can appreciate themselves, their accomplishments and stop fantasizing that constant work will get you anywhere faster or happier.”

Second, Jonathan Mead provides “10 Ways to Relax Your Workspace”. While I find that I’ve already implemented most of these tips, I think he sums it up nicely with number 10:

“10. If it feels right to you, it’s right.

What matters most is what feels right to you. Everyone will have a different idea of what helps them relaxed and stay the most productive. For some, this might mean blasting Ozzy and head-banging your way through the day. Or perhaps you prefer listening to Enya and being completely Zen.

If it helps you relax and stay productive, it’s right.”

And last but not least, Arvind Devalia shares 12 tips for increasing your happiness level at work. Some are concrete tips, while others are goals for changing your perception and attitude, but I think all are useful. One I’m a big fan of is:

“9. Learn to relax no matter how challenging the work gets or how demanding your bosses become. At the end of the day it is only a job, and you are much more than that. In years to come, you will look back and wonder what the fuss was.”

Well, happy reading everyone, and I’ll be back later this week!

Cheers,

Adam