How to Choose Between Passion or Paycheck

Gina Messina, Ph.D. 06/21/2022

Whether you are looking for a new job, considering ways to advance in your current position, or are thinking about pivoting, paycheck and passion are likely top of mind. The two “Ps” can seem to be at odds with one another and choosing to prioritize your income or your passion is a difficult decision. According to Dr. Andrea Goeglein, CEO of ServingSuccess, “It’s an age-old career dilemma that every generation has had to grapple with.” Sometimes our passion projects come with the paycheck we deserve; however, this decision is especially challenging when our passion and income goals don’t match. So how do you decide? The answer: It depends. Your current job situation, home responsibilities, and career stage all need to be taken into consideration. When…

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Gina Messina, Ph.D.

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Is Your Pre-Pandemic Job Still Right for You?

Is Your Pre-Pandemic Job Still Right for You? The world is slowly returning back to “normal” 一 or as close to normal as things get while continuing to live with the threat of a global pandemic. And this return to “normal” has left many of us wondering: do I want to go back to exactly the way things were pre-pandemic? Here are some things to consider when weighing the pros and cons of staying at your pre-pandemic job. Many are leaving their pre-pandemic jobs As employers call workers back into the office, many people are choosing not to go back to their old jobs at all. Although a record number of open jobs are available in the U.S., hiring has gone way down. And people…

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 10/18/2021

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4 Self-Care Practices to Disconnect from Work

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 09/06/2021

How to Prioritize Your Energy and Maintain Your Schedule

If you’re a woman who finds herself wishing for more hours in the day to get everything done that needs doing, you’re not alone. After all, women spend an average of 4.2 hours a day doing unpaid domestic work compared to 1.7 hours for men, according to the United Nations. It’s no wonder that so many ladies are looking for those elusive extra hours each day. While we can’t add hours to days, we can manage our energy. After all, life is often out of our control, and we must deal with unexpected circumstances at the drop of a hat. To prepare ourselves adequately for our days, both planned and unplanned, there are some things we can do to ensure we have the energy for…

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Institute Editorial Team 08/29/2022

Thriving in the Gig Economy: A Primer for Women

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Institute Editorial Team 06/07/2021

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Mental performance and you: 10 things you need to know

Our mental performance, how we think, analyze, and perceive the world, influences how we work, tackle challenges, relate to others, manage stress and more. Where we choose to put our focus has a tremendous impact on how we feel and perform in our day-to-day lives. Julie Jones, Mental Performance Coach and Institute instructor, specializes in helping people boost their mental game, and in teaching them how mental training, positivity and self-awareness can help us do better in our jobs, our personal lives, as leaders, as athletes, and as members of the community. As a former Division I softball coach, Julie specializes in training athletes in mental performance techniques. The same brain strategies that can help a softball player improve her swing can help us all…

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