We all want to build better connections with others. Most of us don’t want to admit that we’re not quite sure how to do that… Whether you’re forming friendships, building communities, or looking to address a nation, learning how to…
27 Career Success Quotes To Inspire You
Sometimes we just need some career success quotes to kickstart the new week. We’ve all found ourselves in a place where we’re mentally stuck and trying to develop habits to be happy and successful. Or we just feel like we’re…
The Art of Professionalism Series: Building Credibility with Testimonials
Professionalism is an art that challenges us to put forth our best public image and manifest our highest self-image. To be professional is to maintain a level of conduct that produces positive outcomes for all parties involved. When we think…
Face Your Fears
With personal and professional development, we are all afraid of something. Whether it’s making a new friend or asking for a promotion, there are certain goals we’re afraid to go after. Typically, the bigger the goal, the scarier it is.…
How to give feedback
When it comes to giving feedback, I’m a love or hate kind of person. I love helping others by supporting their development but it does come with a bit of backlash… Giving feedback is a tricky situation. There are a…
Without a goal, you can’t score
Yesterday was the first of November. The first day of a new month. For many of us, the first of November means the first day of holiday preparations as we look forward to relaxing with a cup of apple cider…
The Person You’ve Become
On the journey towards greatness, it’s a given that we focus on the end goal. We think about what it would be like on top and how euphoria and victorious it would be. We fantasize about how things would be different…
Strive
My word of the day: Strive. Strive for the things you cannot see. Strive to be great and do what you love. Strive to make this world a better place, not only for the ones that you love but for…
Be like Beyoncé
Time. It is the most precious thing in the world. Once you give someone your time, you can never have it back. Time is intangible but at the same time, extremely valuable. So much so, we use it like currency…
Happy birthday! An Open Letter to My Younger Self
Dear 22 year old Melissa, HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL! Last night was rough, I know! Your best friend really got you good! She feed you drink after drink but at least you know, she would always take good care of you. It’s…
How feeling uncomfortable can be a good thing
No one likes to feel uncomfortable. That’s why it’s referred to as such. Most people are interested in remaining in their comfort zone while a few brave souls enjoy venturing out ever so often. Growing the realms of your comfort zone…
