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Friday, June 19, 2020

New Website coming in July

I finally broke down and asked GoDaddy to revamp my website. I get so many emails and calls and keep telling them. I am already busy enough. But, with the COVID Crisis, it has impressed upon me how transitory everything is.

Did you ever imagine you would be wearing a mask in public, hoarding toilet paper, getting stressed going grocery shopping, and telling your father, "No, you absolutely can't go out!" Crazy.

I am at that weird stage where I am starting to plan for (Jim's) retirement, during which we always planned to travel. Now, who knows?

But, I am going to go ahead and start beefing up my online work now rather than later. So make sure and check back in with me at www.life-works.info to see the bright shiny new me!

I'd love to hear from you! Comment below....

Mary Sherwood, MS, CDMS, CCM

lifeworks@mail.com

Professional, Rehab, & Occupational Services, LLC

http://www.life-works.info

http://www.injuredworkerhelpdesk.com

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Let me know how you are doing or how I can help!

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Thursday Thought September 20, 2012

I am a talk radio junky. I work at my desk or drive all over the region to meet with clients, so it's a no-brainer, really. If you have this type of job you are probably a talk radio junky too!

This morning's local talk radio discussion centered around a young man who dances on the side of a major highway, outside a busy outlet shopping center. I've seen him my self!

When I see the highway dancer, as I learned this morning that he calls himself, I always think he looks happy. So does everyone else apparently.

Some callers shared information that painted a bit of a picture of the young man. He is 21 years old and works for two retail stores and word has it he dances to "relieve stress."

Several callers suggested ways for him to turn his happy highway dancing into paying gigs. Some suggested dance-off's with a similar dancer in another, nearby town.

It put me in mind of my many friends and family who have tried to encourage me to work in food as I love to cook and usually turn out edible items... Sometimes we just need to do what we love and not be paid for it. Otherwise, it might be less enjoyable.

Ironic, really, since it IS ideal to love what you get paid to do as you will be more satisfied and, potentially, more successful. I am one of those lucky people who do what they love and get paid for it - I cook edible items as well!

In a recent conversation with my niece at a family vacation I found the need to explain that I don't get paid if I don't work. "But, how can that be vacation if you are working, Aunt Mary!"

Photo Courtesy of 3riversepiscopal.blogspot.com

"Well," I told her, "I am on vacation all the time."

And that is truly how I feel. I wish for everyone that they find their calling and enjoy what they do and find a balance between work and personal life.

So many drudge to work and whine about about terrible this and terrible that, counting off the days to the weekend or vacation. If this is you, you may want to read the article I just came across on the Minimalist Mom Blog:

"You don't need a vacation. You need a new life."

While the lifestyle may not be for you, it should get you thinking about how you might change parts of your life that YOU are not satisfied with.

Be Happy!

Friday, September 14, 2012

Friday Follow Up September 14, 2012

Monday Mission September 10, 2012

Today really feels like fall and underlines the change of season that is coming imminently! Change can be both exciting and scary - something to look forward to or dread. How you view it makes all the difference in the world.

If you have been injured at work you may find yourself feeling forced to make a career change. Typically this is not met with a positive attitude. You likely loved your job, did it well, and planned to continue performing as long as you could. It was known and ….Read More

tuesday, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Job Search Tip of the Day Ask For Letter of Reference

When you are job searching and preparing for interviews, it can be helpful to secure Letters of Reference from prior employers. If possible, obtain one from each supervisor. If not, one can be a coworker, preferably in a higher level position than the one you held.

Preparing a personalized template for each contact will increase your chances of obtaining a helpful Letter of Reference in a timely manner….Read More

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Job Search Tip of The Day Review or Set Goals

Ideally my job tip of the day would be that you review and (if necessary) revise your goals. However, I know that not everyone has identifiable, attainable, and/or realistic goals. Certainly, if you have been injured and are facing a return to work after medical recuperation you may not have had the opportunity to think about what you will do.

So, if you haven't set any - let's….Read More

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Job Search Tip of the Day: Learn Something New

Chances are good that you miss the water cooler or pre-job chats if you have been off work after an injury. When we work with other people, whether in a construction job or at an office, we have the opportunity for incidental learning that comes with simple contact with other human beings.

Often these chats revolve around….Read More

Monday, September 10, 2012

Monday Mission September 10, 2012

This may be the first time you have been able to consider what YOU would LIKE TO DO. Chances are you got your first job by chance, maybe through a relative or friend. You may have changed employers or jobs as other opportunities presented themselves. But in all likelihood you didn't plan your current career path. Now you can take the time to consider an plan a new path - you never know, you may find another job or career that you will like just as well.
Making one change often prompts you to examine other aspects of your life. What other things have you not really given thought to? Paid attention to? Ignored? This might be an opportunity to improve other parts of yourself or life as well.
Making a change can keep your mind alert. Often, when you do the same things the same ways, your mind fills in the blanks easily. Your mind isn't challenged and pushed to perform at its best. Neither are you! Try to think about different things or the same things differently.
Change can rejuvenate your relationships. If you have been looking for work for what seems an eternity your relationships may be suffering for it. Think about those around you - loved ones and close friends. How can you change your interactions for the better?
Ask yourself how you deal with change. Is your approach helping or hurting? How can you modify your approach to benefit yourself and those around you?
Understanding that you control how you handle change can really help you deal with it. Try to focus on the things you can control and face the change before you with a positive mindset if you want to make the most of it.

How do you handle change?

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Job Search Tip of the Day: Make a change

If you have been job searching for a while you may feel as if you get up every day and beat your head against the wall. It is easy to get in a rut and hard to break a habit, but it is possible!

You may want to change things up a bit to combat any of the following:

Lack of response to your applications or submissions
Each day is a blur of the same activities
You are not sure exactly what you did or accomplished
Time seems to fly by without much feeling of success or accomplishment
You are dreading approaching your job search today

Sometimes just making a simple change can breathe new life into your day. Try one or more of these tips to see if that helps:

Take a different route to walk or run errands
Change the order of how you usually do things
Do something different to start your day
Pay close attention to the quality of what you are doing
Dress as if for an interview or business meeting
Exercise

If you have been injured and are looking for work, you may find that you are focusing more on your disabilities than your abilities. Start each day by noting what you have going for you, either in terms of skills, resources or support - all are important!

What other things can you try to change things up today? Let me know!

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Jobless During Holidays: PART II (Practical Suggestions for Coping

10 Key Steps to a Successful Job Search: Click here » to get your copy today!

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Mary Sevinsky

How do you cope with unemployment a during the holidays? Like any loss, a job loss results in grief. In Part I outlined some basic stages you may pass through in dealing with job loss. You can read that article in full by clicking here. In this sequel, you will find practical suggestions for how to ease your progress through these stages.

Mary is a Masters-prepared Career Counselor with over 18 years experience in resume writing, personal branding, career assessment and counseling. Specializing in non-traditional specialized careers and career-transitioning, she has the ability to synthesize and focus your unique skills and abilities to obtain interviews for the positions you want with the employers you want to notice you. Follow her on Twitter at @MarySevinsky.

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