Anyone who has a job in which they report to a supervisor knows that 99% of their job security rests in the ability to keep the boss happy.
Working hard and excelling at the duties of the job is obviously the best way to accomplish this goal, however; there are other strategies that employees can use (in conjunction with excellent work, not in place of) to stand out and earn their bosses esteem.
Check out these 10 Fab-YOU-lous tips on keeping your boss happy and your job secure…
If you’ve studied any philosophy in high school or college, you’ve no doubt heard of The Socratic Method. It is a form of inquiry (named after the classical Greek philosopher, Socrates) that is based upon asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to illuminate ideas.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been one to ask a lot of questions. I’m sure that this sometimes annoyed my parents and exasperated my teachers, but asking questions is how I learned to satisfy my curiosity about the many interesting things in the world around me. Once I was in college however; my academic advisor taught me the value of asking questions in order to gain understanding not just of the world around me, but also of the things that were going on inside of me.
I’ll confess. I’m writing this post as much for myself as for anyone. You see, I’ve been having one of those weeks. I’ve been feeling tired and a bit overwhelmed at all of the things that I need to get accomplished. I’m sore and worn out from the training that I’m doing for a half-marathon that I will be running next month (my first ever half marathon–lord help me!) and I’ve had a hard time remaining focused on the Fab-YOU-lous big picture goals that I have set for my life. This blah feeling is pretty unusual for me as I tend to be a naturally high-energy and driven individual, and I must say–I DON’T LIKE IT.
As usual though, the universe always seems to know exactly what I need and when I need it,
Bills to pay, cranky kids who are intent on trashing your house, grumpy husband, burnt dinner, slow internet, cat yark on the living room carpet…
Have you ever had “one of those days”? Of course you have–we ALL have. Heck, maybe you’re having one today (hang in there sister, tomorrow’s coming!)
What do you do when everyone and everything is getting on your last nerve and you feel like you’re about to lose your sh!t over something that probably wouldn’t even phase you on a normal day?
A FabYOUlous life. We all want one but how do we get one? Well, would you believe that living a FabYOUlous life is as easy as ABC?
Just follow these 26 simple suggestions and you’ll be feeling the FAB in no time!