Stop is not a four-letter word. Life coach Meredith Haberfeld says if you want to improve work life balance, it’s critical to stop, pause, and think before taking on new obligations. “Learning to say no to things is a skill one needs to develop and practice,” Haberfield says, “because we… Read More
By Kate Meyers July 2009 Same place, different mind-set—that’s the challenge of a staycation. How do you exist within the same four walls, with the same distractions—messy basement, couch and remote, computer, junk food, phone—yet create a relaxing, healthy, away-from-it-all experience? According to a 2009 AP-Gfk poll, one-third of Americans… Read More
Robyn Moreno July 2009 In this economy, many people are just focused on getting (or keeping) a job – dropping their hopes of opening a business or landing a job they really enjoy. But we don’t have to “get caught up in the panic or settle for work we don’t… Read More
August 2009 By Laura House If you’ve recently been part of a “reduction in workforce,” consider that pink slip your ticket to freelance freedom. Lindsey Pollak, a consultant and self-proclaimed Gen Y career and workplace expert, predicts that “self-employment is the wave of the future because… Read More
When Is It OK to Bad Mouth Your Job? June 17, 2009 By Eleni Himaras Having a bad boss or an awful job is one of the most frustrating situations there is. But is it ever acceptable, or beneficial, to vent such feelings in a professional setting? The answer, unfortunately,… Read More
If You’re Thinking About Starting Over Shelly Schwartz There you sit in your window office, embossed business cards and wall full of awards. An impressive career, by anyone’s measure. So why do your thoughts keep drifting to that bed and breakfast for sale in Cape Cod? Whether driven by layoffs,… Read More
By Carl Winfield More than 11 million Americans are currently out of work. So as the job pool shrinks, many are dusting off those old resumes. It’s a good first step when seeking a job. Of course, there’s often more than a sheet of paper standing between you and your… Read More
See Think Human co-founder Meredith Haberfeld in this Fortune Magazine article February 2009 issue. Article written by Jia Lynn Yang. If you’re worried about getting laid off, here’s some consolation: So is everyone else. Follow these do’s and don’ts to raise the odds that your job stays, well, yours. DO… Read More
Written by Meredith Haberfeld, Life Coach and co-founder of www.think-human.com. Originally published Jan 22 in the Huffington Post. Oh, no, it’s the “R” word! Currently heard and seen everywhere. Call it what you will — recession, slump, downturn, it has everybody edgy and fearing the worst. It doesn’t help that… Read More
Alabama L.I.F.T (Life Instruction for Teens) Program to Support at Risk Students A pioneering community of the edges of Montgomery Alabama brings cutting edge life coaching program to schools. The program called L.I.F.T (Life Instruction for Teens) is designed to increase the high school graduation rate of community teens and… Read More
