From Boosting Your Business to Self Love and Kintsugi
A roundup of our top stories
Now that the heat of summer is fading, it’s an ideal time to re-focus on what’s paying the bills. Whether you are a business owner or on a career path, branding is a great topic to get stuck into.
When it comes to your business, your brand is essential. And if you are job hunting, then your personal brand is a great place to focus some energy.
Take a look at Daniel Hopper’s comprehensive breakdown of Branding.
Personal Branding: But I’m Not a Product… How Can I Have a Brand?
Brands help businesses to differentiate their product from the competition. Personal branding can do the same thing for career-focused individuals.
While we are on the topic of work and success — how is your sleep? Take a look at Beatrix A. Schmidt’s top sleeping tips, gleaned from her years of working with CEOs and top performers.
Top sleeping habits of highly successful people that actually work
From my years working with top CEOs and Peak Performers
Have you fallen into a comparison trap?
If the world and his dog seems to be doing better at life than you, then check out this article from Alex Petty.
Why is it that others seem to be doing better than me?
Are you suffering from ‘Elegant Swan’ envy?
Have you heard of Kintsugi?
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold or silver dusted lacquer, which makes the ‘scars’ a beautiful feature. Author Niki Jane Moss Simpson takes a lesson from this which we can apply to ourselves for greater self love.
Lessons to be learned from Kintsugi for the SOUL
This beautiful Japanese art form provides a metaphor for human experiences
And finally, over in the mental health corner, here’s one of my own. In the many years I’ve spent processing my abusive childhood, I’ve finally found the power of gratitude and letting go.
5 Things That You Leave Behind With Your Former Abuser
And the gratitude boost that follows
Happy reading!
Sarah K Brandis
Editor, Life Done Well