Editor’s Note

We have entered 2021 and we are really hoping for great things to come around this year. Although no one is sure when the pandemic will end or when we will be able to travel freely around, it is important to enjoy every moment, as we navigate through the difficult times.

However, what to do when work drains the soul and seems like a waste of a life? Dr. Maria Church’s article, 5 Ways To Find Meaning At Work, points out that finding meaning is like building a bridge from one shore to another. She offers five steps that will help you build the bridge to find meaning at work.

As we set out on the great adventure called 2021, many of us have lots of questions about what the year will bring. Yet behind all of these questions is one that will more fundamentally determine our experience: “Who will I be in the year to come?” Read Alan Cohen’s article to find out why we are far more than any personality we claim.

We all have flaws, foibles, and blind spots. Problem is, we can’t be great if we aren’t willing to work on them. If you’re in a “resolution-y” mood, check out Ed Hess’article, Are You Bringing Your Best Self To Work? that offers seven revealing questions to ask yourself.

There is no question that self-efficacy, the inner belief in yourself, is necessary to achieve sustained excellence in your field. To know how to improve inner belief, read Kumar Mehta’s article, Increasing Your Self-Efficacy.

No matter how the economy is doing or what political party is in charge, creating lasting transformation takes new ways of thinking. A lot of people today are wanting to change their lives. They want more for themselves and their families. Change can happen and sometimes very quickly, but to do so it’s going to be necessary to think differently than you have in the past. Read J. Scott MacMillan’s article, What Is Inside-Out Thinking And Why Is It Important? to explore some new ways to view your experience of life and what you think is reality.

In brief, this edition of Personal Excellence, as always motivates you to become a better individual and offers personal development tips.

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