by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Life is full of surprises and serendipity. Being open to unexpected turns in the road is an important part of success. If you try to plan every step, you may miss those wonderful twists and turns. Just find your next adventure-do it well, enjoy it-and then, not...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. ~Seneca Are you prepared for opportunity? Opportunities are often surprises, but if you are completely unprepared, then chances are the opportunities will pass. Things You Need to Get Lucky: ...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
What are your plans for this year? When December 31st rolls around, what will you have accomplished personally and professionally? Stephen Covey wrote some classic business books in the early 90’s, and many of his tenets are as true in today’s work world as they were...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
To achieve the highest level of performance, research shows that the most effective goals are: (1) specific, (2) challenging, and (3) shared with others. However, my weight loss odyssey has taught me that there is one element that is sometimes missing from goals – the...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
There are days where magical things just seem to happen in my work. I feel energized, focused, and productive. My head is fully and completely “in the game” and my work brings me joy and satisfaction. In psychology circles, this state of energized focus is called...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
I am a huge proponent of goal setting. Setting goals focuses us on what’s important and helps drown out the distractions that can pull us off course. When I was in graduate school, I set a very specific (and challenging) goal to finish my coursework, thesis, and...
