These are the Hardest, but Easiest to Answer Interview Questions

When it comes to answering interview questions there can be a few ones that we all struggle with. Tell me your greatest weakness or tell me about yourself can be a few of the questions. These ones can stump even the most prepared interviewee.  

The most important thing to do is to have your interview answers prepared ahead of time, using the STAR method – Situation, Task, Action, and Result. Having flexible answers that you can use interchangeably for various interview questions will help you to overcome not having answers for various interview questions during an interview.

Let’s look at 4 interview questions that you can master!  

Question One – Tell me about yourself

If you can master this question, you can improve your other answers. This question should always be 90 seconds or less. This question can also be easier to answer if you follow this formula:

  • 40% past experience and education
  • 20% current situation and how you can help the company, also talk about your skills
  • 40% future

When you answer this question give examples of past work or education experiences that will help you in the role you are interviewing for by explaining your strengths and knowledge. Always keep the answer and examples focused on the position and industry you are interviewing for. Before you go to the interview, research information about the company and the position so you will be able to explain how as an individual you are a good fit for the role and the company. Understand what the employer is looking for you to accomplish before they hire you and be able to provide examples of that. This question is the hardest of them all, you need to construct your answer before you go to the interview, for most interviews the answer will be generally the same, as in your skills and work experience, but it should always be kept focused on the job you are applying to.

Question Two – What are your greatest weaknesses?

This question everyone struggles with, every time this question is practiced during interviews, people must pause and think. This is one thing to avoid in the interview. When you answer this question always follow the weakness up with a positive. Never say you don’t have a weakness!

Step 1 – Mention the weakness

Step 2 – Recover with an example of how you are learning and growing personally and professionally from the weakness

The biggest part is to choose a weakness that will not hurt the company. Review this question before the interview and have a weakness that would not hurt the company and your work!

Question Three – Why should I hire you?

Time to sell yourself! This question can be a make it or break it question.

Things to avoid:

  • Being too general, saying things like I can do everything, or if I don’t know the skill, I can learn it. Most interviews want to hire someone who already has the necessary skills.
  • Being overly confident and explaining general skills too much.

Things to say:

  • Your experience and success in similar roles
  • Your strong knowledge of the role
  • How you fit in with the company
  • How you can help the company
  • Explain your soft skills

Preparing for this question:

  • Think about how you can help the company
  • Think about what the employer is wanting
  • Make a list of relevant attributes, experience, and skills
  • Keep the answers concise and informative
  • Practice the answer!

Question Four – Tell me about a time your work was criticized?

First thing, never say I have never had this problem. People often have differing opinions of how things should be done. This question is looking to see how you act and accept feedback. Getting criticism can be a growth experience. Always answer this question in a concise and informative manner. Tell about the situation and how you responded to the feedback.

Begin with telling some examples of good feedback about jobs you have done in various work situations. Provide an answer that is not damaging. Consider using an example of a time you wrote a report and how a colleague told you that you should fix something, and then explain how you responded. Finish by telling how this experience is being applied in your life.

Understanding Yourself and Your Preferences When Selecting a Career 

When it comes to starting or advancing your career understanding your preferences of where you would like to work and what you would like to do becomes a challenge. This is where mapping out your career becomes ideal. Some ideas such as mapping out your five-year plan, taking a skills inventory, and determining what kind of organization you would like to work at are all items that need to be assessed.

Five Year Plan 

The vision of your future is important. Deciding where you would like to be and setting intentions for your career and future, can give you a roadmap and idea of where you would like to go. Personally, when I set out my five-year plan I like to start with my bigger goals in mind, followed by breaking them down into smaller achievements to be obtained. If a five-year plan seems like a bit of a stretch given the world we live in right now, then consider a 1-to-3-year plan. Either way, this will give you an idea of what you would like to work towards.

When setting your plan out first think about the bigger ideas you want to achieve. Is it that post-secondary education you want to finish? A book you want to start writing? A promotion at work? Whatever your goal is starting with the big plan and then breaking it down into smaller chunks will help you get where you want to be. The main point is to write it down. For every goal I planned for, I always achieved a goal I wrote down unless there was a situation that took me in a different direction.

When making your plan always leave room for adjustments, as things can change, or your goals may take you in a different direction than planned. When this does happen, you will be prepared and will not view it as a setback. Flexibility is key.    

Setting Preferences 

Determining your preferences when planning for your career is key to ending up in a workplace that will be ideal for the long term. Think about what you want. Do you want to work in a small company or corporation? Do you want a structured environment or an environment that is freer flowing? Thinking about the type of company culture you would like to work in is a good place to start.

Following this, you can think about what kind of management style you want. While it is true that can can’t always choose our managers, we can do some research into what the overall management style is at a company. Asking questions during an interview about what the management style is like at the company or doing some research on websites like GlassDoor.com is a great place to start when it comes to your company research. Keep in mind that the opinions on these websites are posted by a variety of individuals, so seeking out what the company’s management style is like during an interview is a great way to build a connection and show interest in the role.

These are just a few ways to seek out what preferences you desire at a company. Other things to consider are company benefits. Do they offer flex hours, how many days a week do you work, will you work shift work, seek out what they offer as far as vacation and sick time, what is a company dress code like among many other things to consider. Take note of these things when researching the company and engage in conversation, this will help you to navigate the company culture.

Skills Inventory

A skills inventory is an important aspect of a career switch to gain an understanding of. Not only does it help you to know what skills you can contribute to an organization, but it aids in self-discovery too. Think about what the employer is offering and asking you to do. Even if you do not meet all the requirements for the job posting, still take the chance to apply! Chances are if you found something intriguing about the job posting, then somewhere you have experience and skills that you can use as a transferable skill on your job application.

Transferable skills are not just soft skills like communication and organization. For example, you have a degree in finance, and you went off more in a business administration concentration when you started your career and worked in related positions for several years. You may think that your skills aren’t relevant because it has been many years. The truth is that you have those skills which can be transferred from an academic sense into a professional skill you can still use on the job.

Other items related to transferable skills that you can consider are the type of populations you worked with, software programs you know of or have been trained in, experiences from volunteer and academic settings, research and analytical skills, organization, and time management.

Overall, combining these three topics can set you off on the path to creativity when it comes to finding that next job or making a career move. Think about what you would like to do, then consider what you need to get there. You might discover that you have a wide variety of skills that will help you move in the direction you want to move your career in.  

How to Choose and Stick to your 2022 Career Goals

I’ll be the first to say it – Happy New Year! While this may be my second post of the year, I think that it is important to have the discussion of new year goals, resolutions, or plans, whichever you may call them.

It is important to have a set of goals any time of year, but I think that the new year is a great time to start off on a clean slate if you are looking to set your life off in a different direction. Let’s face it, the past few years have been daunting and confusing. While this may be true I have also seen my fair share of career and personal success stories – including one of someone achieving a job they really wanted in my own family which brought about a significant and positive career change.

With this being said let’s look at a few ways you can choose and execute your 2022 career goals.

  1. Have a vision – Have a vision you say? It is easy for us to daydream of what we would like, but most of the time that’s all it is, is a daydream. But what if you could achieve that daydream? It is possible and it starts with visualization. In 2021 I took a course on visualization, and we did an exercise where we had to see how far we could turn our arm backwards. It sounds crazy this idea, but just hear me out. The first time we did the exercise I was not able to turn backwards very far. Then the instructor asked us to close our eyes and visualize bringing our arm back even further. We did this and to my surprise I was able to achieve what I visualized in my head.

With this being said, visualize what you want your life to look like. Imagine how it would feel, what you have, where you live, and overall, what you did to achieve this life. Write it down, create a vision board, do whatever makes you feel comfortable to retain that frame of mind. After this write down the goals you have and steps you need to take to get there. If you would like to know more about goal setting check out my blogs on goal setting and strategic planning.

  • Discover why you would like to do this – So now that you have made your vision in accordance with what motivates you and possibly set some goals, think about your why, why am I desiring this kind of life? What is appealing to me? Knowing your why can be a step in the right direction to keeping motivated and passionate about what you are doing. Any goal setting and vision execution process is going to have good and bad days. So, this is so important to have a why. So that you can return to your content and remember why you are working to achieve your desired goals and life.
  • Keep it fun and don’t be too hard on yourself – Keep your transformation fun, enjoy even the mundane tasks that come your way to make your visualization come true. For example, you want to start a website to promote your products you want to see for a new business adventure. Even find pride in the small things you have to do and the administrative tasks to get your business up and running. These are all a part of the process and keep you one step closer to achieving your vision.

In addition to this, as I mentioned before, there will be hard days. Rather than wallowing in anxiety and allowing yourself to feel down. Think about what you learned from the hard day, and what you would change next time given you encounter this situation.

Working through a life change, even positive ones comes with its own set of challenges. There are new people to get to know. New places to know your way around, and new cultures to explore. You will not know everything right off the top of your head and there will be a learning space that will happen. But this learning experience while working towards your visualization will help you to understand yourself better.

Looking for ways to use social media to feel happy? Read this!

Social media is a great tool if used properly. It can grow our social connections and businesses, along with bringing together long-lost friends. It is also a great took to learn about events that interest you, apply for jobs, and find out about things that you might otherwise not know about.

On the other hand, when social media is used wrong, it can spread false information, bullying can occur, among other things.

Today, we are going to focus on how to use social media to make a positive impact in your life and help you to feel good about yourself through the power of connection.

Let’s take a look at some strategies you can use to make social media your friend while helping you to be creative and grow your network.

  1. Ditch platforms that don’t make you feel excited. Do you have that one platform that you scroll through and find yourself getting anxious, upset, or even mad? I have had that in the past! Try not logging into that platform as often or delete your account completely. Some social media platforms allow you to download your profile before you delete your account so that you can keep your pictures and other important items from your account. If that option doesn’t exist, then just save anything you want to keep and do away with platforms that serve no use to you.
  • Follow only people, groups, and companies that inspire you. Do you have people on your social media that make you feel bad about yourself, or make you second guess? Unfollow them. If you don’t want to completely delete them right away, try snoozing them for a short period, then see how you feel. If not seeing that person or group’s content made your daily scroll a little more pleasant, then it is probably time to say goodbye to them.

Personally, when I decided to take a social media fast and deleted the apps from my phone and stopped logging in on my computer, I was able to determine who I wanted to be connected with, along with choosing only uplifting content creators to follow on Instagram. If you find that you are spending too much time scrolling and aimlessly exploring the internet and your social media accounts, take a break for a few days, or whatever time frame you need, to readjust.

  • Choose the type of vibe you want from your platform. What do I mean by that? Think about what kind of feeling or experience do you want when you log in to your social media. For me, Instagram was more about fashion ideas for how I like to dress and following people who post encouraging quotes and posts on their feed. So, when I feel like just looking at things that make me feel good, I use that account, in addition to this, I also post similar things that I hope will make other people feel good about themselves. This will give you a chance to log in to the social media platforms that make you feel good when you need a boost.
  • Plan what you will post. When you plan what you will post, you will be able to anticipate the vibe that you want to send out to others reading your content. Planning content if you use your social media for work or business can help you set a theme for the week and will help you to make stronger connections and build relationships online with other people.

One major strategy you should keep in mind is not to post when you are overly emotional or angry. Sometimes we say things we will regret later and remember once it’s on the internet, chances are it will stay there forever.

When it comes to social media it is important to keep in mind what you are getting from it. Social media can be both healthy and unhealthy. Get what you need from it but avoid negative and unproductive activities. Avoid arguing with people on platforms because that doesn’t look good on your character, work to ensure that you know what you are talking about before posting, and work to help people build their endeavors when connecting on social media.

Stuck in a Job You Loath? Read This!

We have all been there, a job we hate. Some of us are stuck in that situation way too often. So how do you deal with this situation?

You need to figure out what you really don’t like. Several common reasons are that people are bored, they don’t feel challenged, have problems with managers or co-workers, feel unfulfilled, or simply don’t know how they ended up where they didn’t plan to.

This is something that I have also experienced, before I planned to branch out on my own, I was working at a job where I loved the work, the learning and growth were sky-high, but the working environment didn’t work for me. This situation needless to say was difficult. If you find yourself in this situation you need to make a decision.

How many of us do endless searches on Google for answers to questions like “When should I quit my job?” or “Reasons to quit your job”.  It’s hard I know. I want to give you some sound information from my personal experiences of how I handled these situations. And no, I am not going to tell you to just quit your job. 

First thing; Think about why? Why does this bug me? Why do I feel this way? Was it like this from the beginning? See if there is a way you can change the situation. It might be having a chat with your manager, a co-worker, or trying to read between the lines to gain a new perspective.

Second thing; The negative Nancy or Nick. Don’t take it personally if other people are downright rude to you. If this is the case it could be something personal for them that has nothing to do with how they treat you. By no means is this an excuse for their behavior, but you owe it to yourself to not get sucked into their negative world.

Third thing, If you are going to leave make a plan. Don’t just quit. Start by getting your resume updated. If you want a more competitive edge, contact a professional resume writer. Begin to look for jobs that you want and do an assessment of the company to make sure that they would be a good fit for you. Check out websites like GlassDoor.com and Indeed.ca for employee reviews on companies. Reviews are written by real current and past employees!

The main thing is to hang in there, if you don’t like your current situation, you have the power to change it. Set up an action plan, rewrite your resume, get networking, and contact a career coach who can help you stay motivated, positive, and move on to a better part of life!

Always keep looking up! Better things are on the way!

Originally posted on my old blog on http://www.Bouley-Mak.com in December 2015

The one simple thing that could be seriously hurting your career!

Originally posted on my LinkedIn profile. I thought that this advice would be useful to share with my audience on Bliss + You!

As a career coach who works with several people on their careers, I encounter tons of situations that hinder people’s careers. People worry that they are not good enough, that they don’t know what direction they want to go in, they don’t want another job they hate, or they make decisions way too fast. The number one thing I hear 95% of the time people tell me that they are scared of failing and rejection.

As humans we naturally want to be accepted, we want people to like us, relate to us, and think we are great! The reality is that we can’t please everyone! This is especially true in the career world. The important thing is that we keep moving forward.

What people don’t realize is that when you don’t take a risk you are hurting your chances more than if you do take a chance. My coaching philosophy is that, if you don’t take a chance nothing will change. That’s right do nothing, and nothing changes, do something and something changes. Sometimes on the first try, something might happen, if it doesn’t you need to simply reflect, restructure, learn and move on.

If you get it 100% on your first try take note of what made it so successful and apply that method to future endeavors.

Here are some tips that can help you make it exciting to keep on moving in the direction you want to go. While times like this might be hard, trust me if you keep working and revaluating you will reach your goal!

Reflect: Review what you did; think about what you did well, and what you could do differently next time. (This is especially helpful after any job interview) Have a nice book to write this stuff down in, try not to spend too much time on this part; it’s easy to get caught up in!

Restructure: This is the time to recreate your game plan. Perhaps you just tried networking for the first time, and it didn’t go so well. (My first few times didn’t go so great) Think about what you did and think about things other people were doing. What did they sound like, look like, what was their posture? Always be your authentic self but take a tip from the other person’s book if their actions are working well for them. Don’t be afraid to ask others about their experiences.

Learn; Understand that what is done is done, and it’s okay to make mistakes and restructure. Take what you have learned and apply it to your life. This will make you a stronger person.

 Move On; Move on to the next event, situation, or to the next part of the plan. Have enough patience and faith in yourself to know that you have made the right decision.  

The world is full of opportunities, keep moving and progressing and things turn out great!

Making Strategic Planning a Habit

What is strategic planning and how can it help in your daily life?

We often hear of strategic planning for businesses, but why not adopt strategic planning in your life? This method of planning is often defined as setting out goals and objectives to improve the course of a plan or business. It involves envisioning where you want to be while identifying the process you want to take to get to where you need and want to be.

Determining Your Direction

When setting a strategic plan, the first thing you need to do is determine your position. Where do you stand right now and where are you going? This involves identifying the issues you have, determining opportunities and threats, and strengths and weaknesses. This process is much like performing a SWOT on a business. Much like determining your SWOT on your business, you can approach your life like a business, where setting goals is concerned.

After first considering where you stand, think about your weaknesses and threats, think about how you plan to deal with them. Having a Plan B when considering your threats and weaknesses can help you to determine an outlook where you can see past what is happening in front of you. Now, just because there are weaknesses or threats, that doesn’t mean that you will have a hard time ahead, it is good to be aware of them if an obstacle does occur in your plan, then you can evaluate Plan B and action it. Weaknesses can also be a learning experience, by taking the weaknesses you have and learning how to turn them into strengths, can also help you to learn new skills.

Next, we have your strengths and opportunities. Focusing on your strengths and opportunities can help you to identify where future opportunities you can take on to help you gauge where you want to go in your plan. For example, if you are good at working with numbers and you have an interest in this area, but you are not sure what you want to do with your career, perhaps considering a career in accounting could be a direction to explore. Focusing on your strengths and opportunities can also help to build confidence while shedding light on how your skills interconnect and can work together to strategically plan for your next stage of life.

Making the Strategy

After you have taken the time to determine your SWOT analysis on yourself, you need to determine your strategy. To begin thinking about writing a personal manifesto or mission. For tips on how to construct a manifesto or mission check out my blog on creating a manifesto. Writing a mission statement is determining your core purpose. For example, you might want to determine that you want to work with people to improve their lives financially. So, carrying on the accounting example above, you could make a mission statement that says, “Professionally work with others to make the best financial decisions, to help clients achieve maximum financial benefits, that lead to a prosperous life.”

Going along with making a strategy, you will need to determine your values. Values are what is at the core of our inner being, and many people struggle to identify what their core values are. Just like a company, each person has a set of values that they live by, whether they know it or not. Values can encompass all aspects of your self-being and can include everything from living modestly to integrity and respect.  

This stage also includes your competitive advantages. Determining your competitive advantages can help you not only to know where you stand but can also help to answer some challenging interview questions that you may encounter when looking for a job. If you know that you have a degree in mathematics, and you want to work in accounting with a large multinational firm, then, knowing why your degree is beneficial to the individual you are speaking with will help you to create a more responsive answer.

Next set your long-term objectives. Choose them based on what you would like to do with your career, business, personal life goals, or anything you want to work on. Choose a time range such as one to five years, and set out when you would like to achieve your goals. To learn more about setting up strategic goals check out my goal setting blog.

Finally, don’t forget to forecast. Think about roadblocks that could be ahead, that could set you back and how you can rebound from them and learn about yourself in the process. Forecasting involves working to determine anything that could hinder your progress, while, as discussed above, having a Plan B, can help you come through any hindrances and setbacks.

Finally, set yourself up to roll out your plan. Once you have your gears in place you will be able to start making the right steps in your plan and will have an additional plan in place in case other opportunities arise. The main thing to remember is to have fun in the planning and execution process while working to achieve your goals.  

How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Instant Gratification

Instant gratification is something we all do from time to time. Falling into the never-ending cycle of instant gratification can hinder your progress when trying to set out a goal plan. If you have always been wanting to lose weight, rather than hitting the gym after work, and you opt instead for Netflix and a bag of potato chips, because the activity is easier, then this can lead to immediate gratification habits. Going to the gym instead can lead to gratification after you work out and put in the time. Exercise leads to healthy brain chemistry and a strong body, while you might not feel the energy to take part in exercise, it can be a good chance for you to get out to a class and potentially form new relationships with others doing the same activity as you. Which in return can lead to long-lasting friendships and gratification that lasts longer than a few hours.

Procrastination and Instant Gratification

When you take part in activities that give you instant gratification, you are often putting off things that you should be doing that will benefit you in the long run. Seeking out an activity that gives you instant gratification can lead to manifesting avoidance, which can turn into a bad habit, leading to long-term negative results. In addition to this, it can lead to you wondering why you are not accomplishing what you want in life.

As the saying goes “no pain, no gain!”. This is true when you are setting out to achieve something great that you have always wanted, there will be learning obstacles and things to overcome in the beginning. However, when you achieve the goals that you have planned for yourself, then you reflect on the learning experiences you had from your journey and remember the long-term gratification and joy you got from not taking part in an activity that made you happy in the short term.

Actionable steps to avoid getting caught in the cycle of instant gratification  

Thinking patterns:

  • Consider what avoiding the action can have on your long-term action.
  • Develop self-control, i.e., don’t have junk food in the house if you know you need to lose weight. 
  • Think about your vision of your long-term goal and how good it will feel.
  • Put reminders around the house of the positive outcomes of your long-term vision and goal.
  • Be accountable to yourself. You are in charge of your actions, try to make productive choices.

When it comes to avoiding instant gratification, it will take time and practice. This is not to say that you should not take time to rest. The problem comes in when you repeatably take part in actions that delay your progress. There should be a balance between relaxation time (like Netflix and chips) and when you set out to do what you want to do.

When you do choose to work on your goals and set out what you planned to do that day, don’t forget to reward yourself! Taking the time to do the challenging tasks in life like studying, working out, or whichever other activity you must do, can take effort, so remember to celebrate small successes!

Goal Setting: A Different Method  

Goal setting is an important aspect of anyone’s life. It can be said that attempting to set goals to be daunting while keeping them and acting upon them can be even more challenging. While there are goal-setting forms that do work, taking a different approach to goal setting can also be encouraging and enlightening.

Keeping it simple, let’s look at how to set goals with a different approach in the form of questions, using a six-step model:

What – What is it that you want to do? Be precise, think about the result is that you want to achieve.

When – Set a date. When do you want to achieve this? Think about breaking down the goal and when you want to achieve each step by. For example, if you want to connect with a certain person on LinkedIn to discuss potential opportunities to collaborate or that you want to lose 10 lbs within 2 months, think about dates and steps to take to get your goal mapped out.

Where – The where is clear. Where is this going to happen geographically, at work, school, or home in your personal life? In some instances, you might plan on moving somewhere else, in this case, work the where into your plan.

How – Break-it-down. This is the most important part of a goal because without a breakdown of the steps you need to achieve to get to your goal. You have a bigger chance of not following through if you don’t know where you are going to start. You will need to define the steps for progress and where you are going to end up. For example, when breaking it down, write out the smaller components needed for achieving the goal, give them dates and determine what you will need to achieve these goals.

Who – When considering the ‘who’ aspect of goal setting think about who you are involved with, who can you work with to help you get there, and who do you want to be when the goal is set and achieved. This part of the goal-setting process is dual in the fact that you are thinking about who you can work with and how this goal will help you succeed in where you want to be. If there is someone you want to work with, reach out to them via email or LinkedIn. Start to build a relationship with that person.

Of note, when you are thinking about who you want to work with, always remember that building a relationship is a process where you need to make sure that you are also giving back to the person you want to work with!

Why – Your why! The most important part of your goal. It is important to remember why you wanted to work towards your goal in the first place. When you get discouraged and aren’t progressing in your goal as fast as you would have liked to, remember to revisit your way to remind yourself why you set out on pursuing this goal in the first place.

Reimaging Your Self-Image

Self-image. It is one of the most important things about our self-concept. When you have a strong self-image your overall life perception improves. Self-concept is at the root of how effective we are at achieving our goals and how we react to different situations we encounter. Typically, self-image has to do with positive or negative self-talk, how we treat ourselves and how we view our strengths and weaknesses. Self-image is typically developed through experiences we have as a child; through relationships, we hold and encounters we have in our daily lives.

Building a strong self-image takes work and maintenance. Let’s look at some of the ways you can work to improve your self-image and keep it strong:

Negative Self Talk – We are often the biggest critic of ourselves. It has been said before, that if we talked to others the way we talk to ourselves, no one would talk to us again. We are the only person who is with ourselves constantly, so having a good relationship with yourself is important. When you catch your mind wandering in the direction of negative self-talk, change the thought process.  Begin by redirecting your thoughts. Think first is this true? Then follow by changing the dialog to something positive that is the opposite of what you are thinking. This practice will take time, but eventually, you will be able to start thinking positively about yourself.

Gratitude Practices – Gratitude is important, when trying to rebuild your self-image try practicing self gratitude. Think about things that you are grateful for that you have accomplished, worked through, and just things that are great about you in general. Over time practicing gratitude will help you to feel more confident and content in your life and self-image. Through this method, you will also be able to begin to focus on positive aspects of life one small step at a time, and gratitude journaling only takes a few minutes per day.

Mirror Work – Do you look in the mirror and have a hard time accepting how you look or who you are? Feeling good about yourself starts on the inside, and we should work to accept ourselves from the inside out. Try looking in the mirror every day and tell yourself how wonderful you are, talk to yourself about what you have accomplished, and think about how you can treat yourself with more kindness. If this practice sounds daunting, start small by simply looking at yourself in the mirror and just smiling. Also, put sticky notes on your mirror with little reminders and encouragement that can help you start your day off on a positive note.

Personal Interests – Spending time doing things that make us feel icky can also dimmish our self-image. Are you involved in something extracurricular or work in a place that makes you not feel so great about yourself? Find ways to change this. If your job isn’t making you feel good, take steps to find a new job like writing your resume, or contact your local jobcentre to work on finding a job that gives you a sense of purpose. If you are involved in volunteer activities that do not make you happy, take the steps to complete your commitments and move on to another activity. Simply put look for opportunities to work with encouraging people, doing activities you enjoy. If you aren’t sure what it is, you will want to do then do some exploring and research about different activities and seek out what your have an interest in.  

If something is not feeding into your life, look for ways to make a change. The hardest work comes from within when it comes to reshaping your self-image. Self-acceptance is the most important aspect of our well-being and surrounding yourself with people who make you feel good and treating yourself with kindness will go a long way.