How to do well, get more from summer internships
Whether you are advising a summer intern or a family member, this advice will serve that young person well. Come early. Arrive early to work, to meetings,…
Category: Personal Development
You can cultivate self-control by studying those who have it
Picking social influences that are positive You can cultivate self-control by studying those who have it You’re more likely to lose weight if your friends…
Is it time to cut back on TikTok?
On January 18 at about 10:30 p.m., TikTok officially died in the United States, and 170 million Americans suddenly had to find something else to do with…
Find your true self in your own expectations
Be true to yourself and don’t live a lie. These are the aphorisms we often hear repeated in our travel through life’s challenges. But, what is true of…
Self-improvement hacks to try in 2025
* Celebrate your mistakes — really. Everyone goofs up, but even big mistakes are rarely as catastrophic as they might seem. Instead of panicking when you…
When you’re late, ask yourself why
Tardy people always have their reasons, but the price of being late can be high. It’s the traffic, the weather, a broken alarm. Your dog is sick. You name…
It’s learning, practice, not talent, that brings success
Talent is overrated. That is the conclusion of legions of experts and research, into why people are successful. What counts isn’t necessarily the genetic…
How to develop a resilient personality, and bounce back quickly
Resilience is the ability to overcome adversity and to deal with stressful and difficult circumstances. The most resilient people recover from traumatic…
The profound power of awe
That moment when you see it. Something so vast, so sublime, so unexpected. That’s awe, when you experience a sense of transcendence and wonder. Awe can…
Update your information: What’s new?
January is a good time to consider changes that may have occurred in your life during the past year. The human resources department reminds us that it’s…