New Podcast on Hope

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Recognizing and using the power of hope to cope with illness and help us heal
November 5, 2019

Episode 15: The Power of Hope

While in the midst of any health challenge, it’s common to feel a sense of grief as we mourn what our illness prevents us from doing or experiencing. It is often difficult to k…[Read more]

Terrible at self-care? Join the club. It’s time to schedule it. Check out our latest blog: Self-Care Can’t be Retroactive at http://www.startsmartcareercenter.org

I would be pleased if you would visit my twitter site regarding hope. @mattersofhope

Choose Hope (Always Choose Hope)
by Elizabeth Clark

Most people have never thought much about hope. They may think hope is the same as wishing or optimism, or they may assume everyone hopes the same way they do and that it means the same thing. In actuality, hope is a complex emotion, and how people learn to hope and the meaning and importance…[Read more]

How to Avoid Groupthink. Reposted from StartSmartCareerCenter.com

Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that happens when someone or an in-group proposes a belief, action, or decision with great certainty, and others go along for the sake of harmony or to avoid conflict. As a result, dissenting viewpoints are suppressed, and independent…[Read more]

TEN INTERVIEW QUESTIONS THAT MIGHT SURPRISE YOU

If you are on the market for a new job, you have probably thought about, discussed with friends, and rehearsed answers to probable interview questions. You know the routine: What’s your greatest strength? Answer: I’m a hard worker. Or, I’m a team player. Or, I’m loyal. Or, choose any other of the…[Read more]

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We all struggle with some feelings of inadequacy in our jobs. Learn how to overcome any fears of success you may have.

May the Angel of Hope be With You Every Day

Angels are thought to be messengers of both hope and joy. In fact, in the original Greek, “angelos” means messengers, as does the Hebrew word “malach.” In Arabic, angels are called “mala’ika” which means to assist and keep. Many people consider replicas and pictures of angels to be meaningful an…[Read more]

You are invited to see daily messages of hope at @mattersofhope. Many of the messages are drawn from my book “Choose Hope. Always Choose Hope” which is available on Amazon.com.

Use Your Difference to Your Advantage
Quick, think of a woman at work who is “different.” Why did she come to mind? What made her stand out? Is her difference positive or negative?

Now think about yourself. What makes you different, and how can you use your difference to your advantage?

Too often we put “difference” in a negative categor…[Read more]

New Tip:

Finding a mentor can be awkward and intimidating. You can’t just send someone an email asking them to mentor you. You also can shoot too high, or not high enough. For example, many people think the best mentor is the most important or the most accomplished person in their organization or field. Often, this is inaccurate. High achievers d…[Read more]

When it comes to hope, nothing is black and white. Always, always choose hope. #mattersofhope #hope

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“Hope is a beautiful thing. It gives us peace and strength, and keeps us going when all seems lost. Accepting what you cannot change doesn’t mean you have given up on hope. It just means you have to focus your hope on more humanly tangible and attainable goals.”

Author Julie Donner Andersen
Past: Perfect! Present: Tense!

Choose Hope (Always…[Read more]

You are invited to follow my new twitter feed @mattersofhope. It emphasizes the importance of hope in your daily life and includes inspiring messages from others who are in challenging situations. It also encourages you to choose hope, always choose hope.

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http://www.socialworker.com/extras/social-work-month-2018/does-social-work-matter/

Does Social Work Matter?Think what the world would be like without social workers. If the profession ended this decade, would it matter? I contend that it would matter, and matter greatly.

FREE EBOOK ON Mentoring

For a free electronic copy of “Mentoring Matters” — a resource for finding and working with a mentor, or for being a mentor yourself, go to http://www.startsmartcareercenter.org.

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I am pleased that various professionals have responded so positively to my new book, “Choose Hope (Always Choose Hope).” A few of their comments are below:

Member of the Clergy: “I am excited to use this book in my church and through my church community as an adult spiritual formation resource.”

Critical Care Professional: “This is an…[Read more]