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What is trauma stewardship? How can secondary trauma impact a caretaker’s life? Many people who care for people with trauma often don’t take care of themselves. This results in secondary trauma, which can be treated by practicing trauma stewardship. Keep reading to learn more about the effects of secondary trauma, according to Trauma Stewardship by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky.
Are you willing to go back to being a beginner if that means that you’re learning something new? What career path would you go down if you had the required skills? In her book Mindshift, Barbara Oakley provides encouragement to those who feel stuck in their career. She says that you’re capable of learning new information and skills. It just requires being open-minded about your own abilities. Keep reading to learn how to be more open-minded and discover new opportunities as a result.
What are the essential skills needed for the closing phase in project management? Why is it important to be supportive during the final stage? The final phase of project management involves seeing the project to completion. The team members best suited to this stage are the ones who pay close attention to detail and see things through. Let’s look at the two type of people that are necessary for this crucial stage.
What is the fourth industrial revolution? How is this revolution different than the previous three? While previous moves from manual labor to automation left many blue-collar workers jobless, this latest disruption threatens to displace white-collar workers for the first time. Career experts say now is the time to think about your place in this Industrial Revolution. Here’s a look at the AI revolution and how it may affect jobs in the future.
How does secondary trauma cause an unhealthy work-life balance? How does an attachment to work affect your health and relationships? One of the signs that you’re suffering from secondary trauma is that you struggle to detach from work. Trauma Stewardship by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky says that trauma caregivers are too focused on the job and think about it even when they’re supposed to be relaxing at home. Continue reading to learn how secondary trauma causes an unhealthy work-life balance.
How far in advance do you schedule study or practice time? Do you have a dedicated learning space? An important step in preparing yourself to learn is to set aside the time and create the right environment in which you can maximize your ability to focus. This involves prioritizing your activities, planning your schedule, eliminating distractions, and creating the proper atmosphere for yourself. Continue reading for advice on how to focus on learning and get the most out of your studies.
Are you unhappy at work? Interested in another field? Worried that your job is in danger of becoming obsolete? Barbara Oakley says it’s never too late to make a career change. In her book Mindshift, she asserts that you can have a mindshift regardless of your age or occupation. That means expanding your skill set—and, consequently, your opportunities—through transformative learning. Keep reading to learn how to make a career change with three steps from Oakley.
What is Bayesian Theory? How does it help forecasters make better predictions? Named after Thomas Bayes, Bayesian Theory is one of the best ways to determine the probability of an event in the future. In his book The Signal and the Noise, Nate Silver shares two lessons you can use to correctly apply Bayesian Theory to any situation. Let’s take a look at Bayesian Theory in detail.
Do you struggle with detaching from work after you’ve gone home? How can you have a healthy work-life balance? When you clock out from the job, it’s time to leave the work behind. Your home should be the place where you unwind and relax, not where you need to stress about work. Continue reading to learn how to have a work-life balance that’s right for you.
What’s the most effective form of studying? How long should you wait between learning and self-testing? You can remember what you learn and strengthen your learning skills by testing yourself during the learning process. We’ve collected several techniques from a few sources that will help you retain and recall information effectively. Continue reading to learn how to test yourself and maximize your study routine.