I GOT THE JOB!!!
June 28, 2008
I am thrilled! It’s funny because before I actually applied for the job I kind of had a “feeling” about it. I can’t quite describe it. On the other hand, the thought that this department would want someone who has never worked in that industry before, was not worrying me as such, but I wondered if I’d even get an interview.
Either way I remained positive, wrote my goal down and visualised myself working in the job regularly. It obviously paid off.
I start a week from Monday and I am very excited!
Did I get the job?
June 21, 2008
Yes, I had the interview and as usual I walked out thinking of all of the things I should have said but didn’t! Don’t you hate that?
Another thing I did is write (in code) that I had the job already, and stuck it to my computer monitor, so I could see it every day. I did this as a way to convince myself I had the job.
I had to wait almost two weeks before I received a call about the job and the call was to ask me to attend a second interview. I have NEVER had a second interview at this workplace (I started there 6 years ago but resigned last August before returning as a temp in February), so I thought this was a bit strange.
I later found out that they only normally did second interviews with the preferred candidate, to make sure they were a good fit for the area, so this helped to improve my confidence a LOT!
So yesterday was the second interview and I must say, I think it went extremely well! The interview was with the general manager of the department and he kind of told me that I had the job, but he had to run it by the manager I would be reporting to first and there were negotiations to make regarding my move to the new area etc.
So there you go! I should know “officially” by Wednesday I think! Woo hoo!
ARGH! I have a job interview again!
June 2, 2008
It’s been a while since I posted here. Life’s pretty busy and now I have another job interview to deal with!
I’m not sure if I talked about this a while back but the job I have right now is temporary to the end of July. After that, they can either extend my contract (which I believe they will) or they can let me go.
I prefer to have stability in my life, so I applied for a couple of permanent positions at the place I currently work.
The first position is at the same level I am currently on, and the other will mean a little promotion. I really don’t mind which one I get - as long as I get one of them!!
So to prepare, I have today written down the parts of the job description which talk about the attributes I should have to be ideal for the position. I have then written examples of where I have used or demonstrated my abilities relating to each attribute.
I will smile a lot, maintain regular eye contact with each of the interviewers and will try to be myself.
I know one of the people interviewing me (there will be 3) and she is really lovely, so I’m happy about that!
Am I nervous? Kind of! I will probably be worse on Wednesday at 3pm which is the day of my interview! ARGH!!! I will post how I go!
My weight loss challenge
May 13, 2008
I’ve had this stubborn roll of baby fat around my middle since I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl last year, and even though I’m not overweight as such, it’s been driving me crazy!
So rather than be frustrated about it, I’ve decided to finally take action! That is the very first step anyone who wants to change something in their lives should take, by the way…!
Check out http://overweightandunhappy.com to see how I’m going!
Job interviews again
May 7, 2008
My “real” job is a temporary job at the moment. I used to work for a company and resigned due to various reasons last year and in February they offered me a temporary position (more money than my previous position!) so of course I accepted!
My contract expires in July, so I am always keeping an eye out for a permanent position - more for the security of having regular income than anything else. I hope to eventually give up working for someone else so I can continue working on my own business.
Anyway, today some positions were advertised where I work, one at the same level I am at now, and another is one level senior to what I am doing now, so I have decided to apply for both.
My thinking is this - what’s the worst thing that can happen if I apply for these positions?
They could laugh at me and tell me I am dreaming, I could totally stuff up the interview, or not even get to the interview stage at all! There are probably plenty more horrible things that might happen, but these examples will do for now.
It’s on that basis that I’ve decided that I have absolutely nothing to lose (except my dignity, which I actually gave up when I gave birth to my first child), so I’m going for it! I’ll keep you updated on my progress!
Is your weight weighing you down?
April 30, 2008
Many of my coaching clients suffer not only from low confidence or self esteem, but they also have weight problems. This might be a case of what came first, the chicken or the egg.
Are they lacking in confidence because they are overweight, or are they overweight because they lack confidence?
An alarmingly large percentage of people suffer from weight problems and it is certainly more than just about the food.
Why won’t she leave him??
April 26, 2008
Have you ever wondered why women suffering from verbal or physical abuse stay with their abusive partners?
I can’t speak for all women who put up with such treatment, but I can speak for myself.
If you’ve not read my previous posts, then you may not realise that I was verbally and emotionally abused for around 9 years by my former husband.
It wasn’t constant, but it was enough to push my self esteem so low that at times I wondered if I would be better off dead.
So why did I stay?
There were a number of reasons (and yes, if you’ve never been in a similar situation you may wonder about my intelligence here!) which I will cover now:
1. I felt I had nowhere to go (despite the fact that my parents lived nearby and would have been there for me no matter what).
2. I didn’t want to admit I had "failed" to myself or others.
3. Financial reasons - if I left, then there would be a huge financial mess to clean up.
4. I was afraid of the unknown - my self esteem was so low that I really wasn’t sure I would be up to surviving on my own (what the..?).
5. I didn’t think I would cope as a single mother.
There were plenty of other "excuses", but as you can see, the reasons above were either not justified or they were just plain lame.
Looking back I know these excuses were lame but at the time, they were very valid and a strong reason to stay.
Another thing our marriage counselor said to me was that because the abuse I suffered wasn’t physical, I felt I didn’t have a tangible reason to leave. I suppose if he had hit me (several times I tried to get him to!), I would’ve been out that door in an instant! (I hope!)
7 Secrets of Millionaires
April 26, 2008
Millionaires have certain guidelines they live by - that’s one of the reasons they become Millionaires. If you haven’t created the wealth you desire, it can seem the Wealthy are privy to secrets you aren’t. The biggest secret is – you probably KNOW some of these so-called secrets already! You now need to APPLY them in your life, instead of just knowing them and you too can create your own Millions.
1. CONTINUE LEARNING To become a Millionaire, you must first create a Millionaire Mindset. Many Millionaires believe that your greatest asset is your knowledge. Your thoughts shape your future - choose your thoughts wisely. To realise your full potential, you need to continually be learning, discovering and educating yourself. Invest in your greatest asset by reading books, listening to audios and attending seminars constantly. By continuing your education beyond formal school years you will achieve more in life than you ever imagined. For dozens of free prosperity resources visit http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?Clk=2084518
2. LIVE BELOW YOUR MEANS This may not be the hot tip you expected, but this secret will assist you toward Millionaire status no matter what your income. A quote from Bill Earle sums it up perfectly “If your outgo exceeds your income, then your upkeep will be your downfall”. The typical Millionaire spends less than he earns, and invests the difference. Millionaires prefer to sacrifice high consumption today to achieve financial freedom tomorrow and for a lifetime.
3. BUILD A BUSINESS AROUND WHAT YOU LOVE Most of the richest people in the world own one or more businesses. To create true wealth, you must involve yourself in your own business – preferably doing something you love. Millionaires get that way because they do what they love. They love what they do so much that it rarely feels like work – they put their heart into it and the money just flows. This is where the money is – you will never get rich working for someone else. Find something you love, something you’re passionate about, create a business around what you love and watch the money flow to you.
4. BE PERSISTANT On your way to creating your own millions, you will definitely face some minor and major obstacles. The secret is to overcome these obstacles and move on. Do not give up - be persistent. True long-term wealth is achieved only by striding over, under and through the obstacles along your path to riches. “The road to success leads through the valley of humility, down the path of patience and across the wide barren plains of perseverance. As yet, no short cut has been discovered”
5. LEVERAGE YOUR TIME AND MONEY Millionaires do not have the time nor the inclination to do everything themselves and when it comes to making millions they don’t just use their own money. If you want to be a Millionaire you have to know how to leverage. Millionaires hire the right people to do far more than they possibly could themselves. And they utilise other people’s money to invest in income-producing assets.
6. INVEST IN REAL ESTATE ”One thing the Rich uniformly have in common is that almost without exception – the Rich either made their Wealth in Real Estate or they keep their Wealth in Real Estate” stated world famous Real Estate Investor, Dr. Dolf de Roos. It’s never too late to begin your Real Estate Investing career – with the right education and support you will be able to create long term secure wealth to pass onto future generations. Real Estate investing is one of the best-known ways to create millions – even if you have NO money to begin with!
7. GIVE BACK Many Millionaires are generous with their time and money in helping others. This wasn’t something they began after they became rich, they were givers before, during and after they made their millions. In fact many Millionaires even have their own foundations. They donate a percentage of their wealth to a cause they believe in. The more you give, the more you will receive. Don’t hoard your wealth, share it with others and watch it multiply.
Millionaires dream big, create a strong desire to achieve those dreams and then take consistent action to see their dreams come true. Follow these guidelines and you too can be on the way to your first Million!
© 2004 Sandy Forster
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Can’t get a decent date? You’re probably the reason why!
April 20, 2008
Ok, that sounds harsh, but think about it. How much fun are you to be around?
If you have low confidence or self esteem, then chances are the people you meet will pick up on it.
I once suffered from low confidence and self esteem, and I am amazed at how this affected the types of guys I attracted into my life. There were some shockers!
Since improving my self esteem, the quality of my dates improved significantly. A while back, I asked a male friend of mine about this and he told me that guys with low self confidence or esteem were too afraid to talk to me because I seemed so confident and they felt intimidated.
So my moral of the story here is this: You attract what you are!
I don’t mean that literally, but more like you attract people who are what you seem to them. Gawd, that sounded confusing…!
6 ways to improve your self esteem
April 19, 2008
I received an email today which talked about different ways to improve your self esteem, and I thought I’d share them here.
1. Greet others with a smile and look them in the eye. This gives people the impression you have confidence and self respect.
2. Always accept gifts or compliments graciously.
3. Bragging is not on. As in number 2 you should accept gifts or compliments graciously - not brag about them.
4. Talk positive! This is my very favourite. Talking constantly about your problems only does more to get you focused on those problems. You’re also not much fun to be around.
5. We all come across difficult or stressful times. Instead of stressing about them, do something productive.
6. Take rejection as an opportunity to better yourself. If you fail at something, learn from that failure and don’t wallow in self pity. And never make the same mistakes again!