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2 days ago

Planning Your Escape: Breaking Free From Work That Doesn’t Work For You

We all experience periods of dissatisfaction or discontent in our careers. It’s normal. But what if that feeling of frustration has transformed into a chronic sense of dread and dissatisfaction? That is a clear warning sign that you need to change something. For mid-career professionals resenting their jobs, this post…

Careers

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Planning Your Escape: Breaking Free From Work That Doesn’t Work For You
Planning Your Escape: Breaking Free From Work That Doesn’t Work For You
Careers

7 min read


May 7

Extinguish Burnout: 10 Proven Strategies For Keeping You Sane

The state of the Western world’s workforce is in utter disarray. With so many trying to survive — yet struggling — in jobs that make them miserable, mental health issues are sprouting up like weeds. The situation is not sustainable for either employees or employers. In order to be effective…

Mental Health

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Extinguish Burnout: 10 Proven Strategies For Keeping You Sane
Extinguish Burnout: 10 Proven Strategies For Keeping You Sane
Mental Health

6 min read


Apr 15

The Danger Of The “Follow Your Passion” Advice

As a career coach, I excel at helping people design and craft careers they enjoy, as well as them redefine the role that work plays in their life. But I don’t think that it is healthy to rely solely on work as the vehicle for expressing your passion. In fact…

Personal Development

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The Danger Of The “Follow Your Passion” Advice
The Danger Of The “Follow Your Passion” Advice
Personal Development

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Apr 9

Emerge from the Darkness: Easter’s Lessons on Personal Growth and Renewal

The sun is gaining in strength, taking the edge off the winter chill. I can see signs of growth, of new life as the snow and ice melt away. At its heart, the Easter story is a story of transformation. …

Self Improvement

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Emerge from the Darkness: Easter’s Lessons on Personal Growth and Renewal
Emerge from the Darkness: Easter’s Lessons on Personal Growth and Renewal
Self Improvement

3 min read


Apr 4

Navigating the Messy Road of Life

As I was out for a walk the other day, an idea struck me; my road at this time of the year is a great analogy for life. A weird concept? Maybe. But allow me to explain. Nestled in the country on the edge of the majestic Ottawa River, our…

Life Lessons

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Navigating the Messy Road of Life
Navigating the Messy Road of Life
Life Lessons

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Mar 28

Before You Jump: The Need For Stability To Unlock Change

Change is hard. That is the reality. There is no simple path to making meaningful change. It is going to be uncomfortable and you will occasionally feel discouraged. There is a saying I have heard before somewhere; “Everyone wants change, but no one wants to be changed”. So true. Human…

Change

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Before You Jump: The Need For Stability To Unlock Change
Before You Jump: The Need For Stability To Unlock Change
Change

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Mar 21

Heed The Call: How To Know It Is Time To Change Things Up In Your Career

Are you happy with your work life and career? Or have you locked your dreams away, convincing yourself that you will get started on making them a reality when the ‘timing is better’? Don’t kill your dreams with false promises of tomorrow. We both know you are lying to yourself. …

Careers

4 min read

Heed The Call: How To Know It Is Time To Change Things Up In Your Career
Heed The Call: How To Know It Is Time To Change Things Up In Your Career
Careers

4 min read


Mar 13

How To Find More Hours In Your Day

Where I live, we will have shifted to “Daylight Savings Time” this weekend. This change led me to think about my relationship with time, how I managed it, and how fluid the whole concept of time can be. As a driven, highly motivated professional who sets big goals, I pay…

Productivity

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How To Find More Hours In Your Day
How To Find More Hours In Your Day
Productivity

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Mar 4

Rediscover the Joy of Life With a “To Be” List

You are a human being, not a “human doing”. Yet I will bet that you focus a lot more on what you are doing rather than on who you are being. …

Personal Development

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Rediscover the Joy of Life With a “To Be” List
Rediscover the Joy of Life With a “To Be” List
Personal Development

3 min read


Feb 28

From Defeat To Victory: Transforming Setbacks Into Opportunities

Several days ago, I was following my usual morning routine, which includes guided meditation using the Headspace app. The app has a section called ‘The Wake Up’, where there is often an inspirational video shared. …

Self Improvement

3 min read

From Defeat To Victory: Transforming Setbacks Into Opportunities
From Defeat To Victory: Transforming Setbacks Into Opportunities
Self Improvement

3 min read

Tim Parkins

Tim Parkins

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Career Coach & Work Architect. Reinventing work. https://timparkins.com

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