It is your human tendency to want to compare yourself to others. It’s tempting to think the other person has a better car, better phone, a better life, etc (see Post #34). When life is good and when all is well, we often like comparing ourselves to others. But sometimes life is tough, such as when we find ourselves in the midst of a COVID-19 circumstance. In this case, and in many others, comparisons can result in your confidence taking a nosedive.
Most of us are living in unprecedented times in the U.S. as campuses shut down to avoid COVID-19. Students find themselves scrambling to make major, unplanned adjustments. How do you manage your life during COVID-19? I offer three simple and basic ways you can help yourself.
Why would you, an engineering student, need to sell your services? I will talk about what it means to sell your services and why it is essential to your journey. You will also want to read Post #75, How to Influence Others. It is an excellent complementary blog post offering insights into the power of influence.
Stop and think about how many people in your life you try to influence. Let’s start with family members, classmates, professors, friends, potential employers, etc. Stop and think about the tactics you use and how effective they are. I am going to share some useful information to help you understand how to influence others.
If you’re a student seeking self-help, you have found the right blog! In Post #56, I introduced the concept of life coaching. In this post, I will explain in detail why your thinking and why your thoughts are so important. Then, I am going to offer you some useful ideas you can use daily for self-empowerment.
I am happy to write that I was away for a few weeks in preparation for my business launch. In the process, I also attended a conference. I am an engineer who has started her own life coaching business. In this post and in the next, I am going to share some deep ideas I learned at the conference. Be prepared to think!
I understand firsthand why some engineers display a bit of arrogance about them. Is engineering tough? Yep. Are engineers proud to call themselves engineers? Yep. Is it ok to be arrogant about it? Nope. People do it anyway. Please read this so you can understand and avoid the pitfalls of being an arrogant engineer.