Personal life and professional life. Work-life balance. 9-5 and family time. It’s natural for us to compartmentalize our jobs and separate them from other aspects of our lives. The reasoning for this makes sense: in a time where it’s easy to work from home and “off-the-grid” is a rapidly disappearing concept, it’s the best way to make sure that our…
Discovering your dream job late in life can be an overpowering experience. After years of feeling like something was off and that you were living your life on autopilot, you finally have a sense of purpose and the drive to make your dream a reality. At this point, it will be extremely tempting to dive in headfirst, both to make…
Our culture idolizes success at an early age. Between stories of young entrepreneurs and tech whiz-kids becoming self-made millionaires at 23, it’s easy to feel as though you’ve missed your window to pursue your passion. But contrary to the obsession we have with the achievements of young people, there’s no reason to give up on your passion just because you…
Everyone has a life purpose or calling that exists in harmony with that person’s Higher Self. This purpose includes the fulfillment of our personal needs, relationships, and yes, even our jobs. When these elements are being fulfilled, then there is a synthesis and balance in one’s life, and you begin to embody a sense of spiritual fulfillment and joy. The…
Thirty years ago, openly practicing meditation as a CEO would have given you the reputation of an eccentric, fringe, Steve-Jobs-type leader. Today, the effectiveness of meditation is a well-accepted truth by the business community at large. Jeff Weiner, the CEO of LinkedIn, meditates daily. Bill Ford, the executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, credits meditation with keeping him grounded during…
I am stuck in a job that feels like a dead-end, but I don’t know what else I really want to do or how to even take the first step out of the work situation I am in. What should I do? In our culture, the jobs we do and the careers we have define who we are and our…