Finding Gratitude for Yourself
Finding Gratitude for Yourself Be Grateful for Yourself You are a unique and wonderful creature. The question we pose to you in this third week of Gratitude Month is: Are you honoring yourself with gratitude for who you are and what you give to the world? As you build gratitude into your everyday life, don’t […]
10 Practical Tips to Cultivate Gratitude
10 Practical Tips to Cultivate Gratitude Cultivate Gratitude Congratulations! If you’re reading this article, it means you’re interested in starting or further developing a gratitude practice. That’s great news because, as we discussed in last week’s blog, being more mindful in appreciating the good things in your life yields tremendous rewards in your overall wellness. […]
Gratitude: The What, Why and How
Gratitude: The What, Why, and How November is National Gratitude Month! Here at Ascentim, that means 30 Days of Gratitude. It may seem like everyone is cultivating a gratitude practice these days, but what does that really mean? More importantly, what’s the point? And how can you build more gratitude into your everyday life? Because […]
What Success Really Looks Like
What Success Really Looks Like What does success really look like? Many believe success is a life full of finer things – a fancy car, a big house, an impressive job title, and an attractive spouse. You might reassess your definition of success when you learn that people who have accumulated all those things are […]
What It Takes to Get Promoted
What It Takes to Get Promoted Prepared for a Promotion Did you know? Your performance is only a mere 10% of the equation when it comes to getting a promotion. It’s necessary to perform well, of course – it’s what keeps you employed and puts money in the bank. But it takes a lot more […]
Advance Your Career Through Visibility Outside the Office
Advance Your Career Through Visibility Outside the Office Career Advancement Want to advance your career? We all know that a positive personal brand, excellent workmanship, and building connections within your company play a starring role in your career trajectory. What’s often overlooked is that what you do outside the organization may also be a factor. […]
Advance Your Career Through Sponsorship
Advance Your Career Through Sponsorship Career Sponsorship If you’re ready to get on the fast track in your career, there’s no faster track than sponsorship by someone with the power to help you on your way. This might sound like mentorship, but some nuances differentiate a sponsor from a mentor. You may already understand what […]
Aligning A Career with Your Strengths
Aligning a Career with Your Strengths To find the career you were made for, you must first develop a basic understanding of your core strengths. We’re not talking about knowledge or skills; those are things you’ve learned and practiced along the way. Think of strengths as part of what makes you, well… you. These are […]
The People Around You Influence Your Success
The People Around You Influence Your Success Who’s In Your Circle of Influence Whom you surround yourself with matters a great deal. People influence your beliefs, expectations, motivation, and attitude. If you’re the type of person who has big dreams, you’ll want to take a little time to assess who you spend your time with […]
Learn to Influence Others
Learn to Influence Others The Power of Influence Have you ever noticed that some people seem to have an innate talent for persuading others to think or act a certain way? While it’s true that some are born with this natural instinct, it is a learned behavior for many of us. You can learn it […]