Assuming the basics are covered, now we can ask the question – Is happiness something you can buy?

Are there things you want to do with your life that you haven’t quite gotten around to? Big projects, small projects that keep moving from to-do list to to-do list? Or something that’s sitting in the back of your mind that hasn’t even made it to a to-do list?

If you’re new to the work force or haven’t quite established yourself there, you’re probably keeping a pretty close eye on your bank account. On top of new regular expenses like rent, gas, groceries, you may have student loans to contend with. For a lot of people every cent has been allotted before they can think about what to do with it.  

Some people have absolutely no trouble starting up or carrying on a conversation. For other people engaging on conversations, especially difficult ones is on par with getting their teeth pulled – with no aesthetic. Whichever camp you fall into there are a few things you can do to make any conversation a little easier.

Why do you exercise?  To get in shape? To stay in shape? To improve your health? To become stronger, live longer? The myriad of physical benefits are all outstanding reasons to exercise. As a side benefit exercise also helps with just about everything else, including your professional life.

See for yourself exactly what is possible. And then, “Darling, don’t ever be too shy to dance your heart out.”

Here are three tips to help you focus and get on with the task turning a mess of to-dos into an ordered set of accomplishments.

When you start a job you’re given a starting salary. In general your earnings will increase over time. Your regular employee reviews will influence the incremental increases somewhat, but if you don’t do something to actually accelerate your earning potential, you’re probably on a slow road to fortune.

We all know the importance of a good first impression. What we may not consider is the lasting effect a solid final impression can have. That impression can be solidified and enhanced by the types of questions you choose to ask at the end of the interview.

Ever feel like some people are just plain luckier than you? Like success bumps into them while they were sitting around sipping a soda at the ice cream bar, while it keeps walking by you?

Presentations can be as simple as sharing new safety practices, and as in depth as arguing that your company should change the way it does business.  No matter what your presentation is about, there are ways to make it engaging, interesting and awesome. 

One of the biggest complaints of people who are unemployed (aside from a distinct lack of money) is that they have nothing to do. The fact is, if you’re doing your job search right, it should really be a full time endeavor.

You found the company you want to work for. You updated your resume, highlighting sections relevant to the job. You wrote a tight, engaging cover letter. You wowed them at the interview and got the job! Fantastic!

No matter how perfect or imperfect things may seem in any given moment, they won’t stay that way.  Life cannot ever stay the same. People change, circumstances change, ideas, thoughts and trends change.

Maybe you are very content with how much you manage to accomplish everyday, however if you’re like most you probably look at the super successful and wonder how they manage to squeeze in so much.  It turns out the very successful have a few things in common.

When we’re gazing across the expanse from where we are to where we want to go, the distance can seem long and sometimes it’s hard to maintain our motivation over the long run. There are a few motivational pit stops you can make along the way for a quick recharge.

What kind of career are you trying to get into? Is it something super competitive? Have you thought about having a backup career?

You may not have any control over what happens to you, but you do have full control over how you choose to react. Over what you choose to do about it.  

Some people are born with an outstanding talent that they ride into the stratosphere of success. For most of the rest of us that talent is attitudinal. More people reach the finish line through a success mindset than a lucky genetic break.

Sometimes the job market can seem like a pretty daunting place with so many people vying for every job. One great way to set yourself apart from the rest of the pack is to increase and improve your skill set.