Stress is a natural part of life. Everyone experiences it at different times and in different ways. What feels...
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Personal Development
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Some Local Activities that Might Help You Destress
Spend time in nature Inglewood Bird Sanctuary: A quiet, scenic spot with a dedicated forest-bathing trail for a...
What does it mean to be emotionally intelligent?
Emotional intelligence (EQ or EI) is the ability to understand, manage, and use emotions effectively—both your own and...
Strength in Shared Perspectives
When we surround ourselves with like-minded people, we create a sense of community and belonging. Mature job seekers face a unique set of challenges, and being in a group where they are accepted, understood, and valued can be crucial. Confidence is built when we share...
Seize New Opportunities Without Fear
Sometimes, even though you know you are headed the right way, you just can’t resist turning around and going back to what is familiar. We recognize that staying in our comfort zone is not what is best for us, but it is what is easiest. We can miss out on amazing...
Adapting to Your Work Culture
When you return to work after a break or are transitioning into a new career, you will need to adjust to a new work culture. The question is not whether you can do the work, but whether you can fit into the new environment and culture, AND whether you want to. Take...
Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself!
I needed to know that just because I may see or do things differently from others, it does not mean I am wrong. It is okay not to think the same way as everyone else; after all, I am an individual with my own way of relating to others, absorbing information, making...
Strength in being Positive
Our beliefs can support us in achieving our goals. We can choose to have a negative attitude or a positive attitude. As we discussed in the workshop, positive beliefs, attitudes, and skills will help you succeed in your work, your work search, your...
Recognizing Personality Types
"Personality Types in the workplace was my favorite. I have taken the color quiz/personality test in the past and it was interesting to see I haven’t really changed much. Recognizing and understanding people will help me become a better team player and how to react to...
A Goal Without A Plan is Just a Wish – Antoine de Saint-Exupery
It is crucial to set goals! Long-term, short-term, professional, personal, and financial are just some of the types of goals we can set for ourselves. When you are in a rut, goals can help inspire you to move forward. Defining your goals gives you...
Open for Discussion!!
Experience Counts offers so many workshops that are beneficial not to just us “Experienced” folks but to all job seekers. Along with these learning sessions, there is time for some great discussion amongst ourselves. The time to talk about real job search...
Why limit yourself? Think outside the box!
The Experience Counts program helped me to understand the value of my transferable skills and this mindset enabled me to widen my list of potential jobs. I re-evaluated the positions I was applying for and expanded my search to include jobs where my skills matched the...