I’ve been thinking about this often lately because I’ve had some instances of feeling irritated at work. It can be frustrating especially when you feel there’s nothing you can do, or if the other party won’t do the things they’re supposed to and things come to a standstill.

In the past, I had a huge resistance against bringing my personal opinions into my work. I felt that it would make me look unprofessional – but was that really true? I felt that I didn’t have the right to insert myself in any personal way because I was an employee.

When you’re feeling that your communication is not going so well, or what you’re trying to tell the other person is not being received, I think it’s important to change your mindset and move forward in a creative way, instead of giving up before you even try.

I’ve written about the importance of one’s purpose and the main reason why you’re doing what you’re doing. In your professional as well as personal life, what is the purpose behind your goals and dreams? And how do you connect that to your next steps?

I suddenly thought about wanting to go see the ocean (and eat something delicious!) so I went on an impromptu trip to the coast.

I was busy last week prepping for my 7-day time management challenge. Of course, any kind of launch like this is nerve-wracking, but it was important for me to act on it and learn from the experience.