Job satisfaction levels are nose-diving across the nation and there is no data to support that this will change. Unfortunately, you may be one of the many not entirely satisfied with your role at your current company. Let’s take a step back and remember how much of job satisfaction is mental and what you make of it. No, your boss may never see eye to eye with you yes, you may be severely underpaid; and no, you aren’t getting a promotion this quarter. Fine, it’s okay to be frustrated. Your employer may even want you to be in order to drive you to work better than you ever have before! But before you give in, these solutions may lead to strengthened happiness within your work environment.

Jobs are stressful, relationships are stressful, life is stressful! However, a high percentage of stress is generated by your lifestyle and how you attack your day. Whether you’re a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty person, there are ways to minimize stress so you can achieve more success.

Are you a social butterfly who likes to work around people? Working from home may be a challenge for you, with its relatively quiet working environment. This environment has become more common in recent years with more and more of the workforce using work-from-home options. Have you ever had trouble staying engaged while typing important documents in your pajamas?  Try these ideas to keep yourself sane:

In my life as an entrepreneur, I have failed at several things, and I’m not ashamed to admit that. In fact, the greatest success stories often come from people who have failed several times during their lives. When things don’t go your way, it’s perfectly acceptable not to be happy and not to accept these results. What will define you in your career is how you rebound and learn from these mistakes. Successful people aren’t afraid to talk about their weakest points along with their greatest success stories. These suggested strategies will help you move forward from your darkest days.

At the end of 2016 there were numerous articles and lists written to prepare for the new year. As someone who works to grow both personal and professionally, I love to seek out motivation from other entrepreneurs. There is no replacement for education, and what we can learn from each other will only make the world a better place. Let’s look at some of the more fascinating lists I found while closing out 2016.

For many of us, the end of the year contains a lot of difficult work projects, smaller staffs, stress and just a lot of overall noise to deal with. Has it broken your motivation at all? Even if it has just a touch, there are always ways to reconnect with your inner self and drive towards bigger and better things in 2017. Remember, you’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to building a successful career.

It’s officially 2017! Do you feel smarter, more energized, or maybe just a little older? The change of the calendar doesn’t mean a ton for many of us in the workforce, but it does give us opportunities to point to signs of change within the marketing industry. More specifically: marketing tactics for small business. These three trends are options you should consider when building out your marketing playbook for the new year.

It’s the time of year that New Year’s resolutions are running wild! Whether it’s going to the gym a little more or being a better spouse, we’ve heard them all. For professionals, the turn of the calendar can be an ideal time to reset, refocus, and make 2017 the best year yet. These are some resolutions that you can easily keep and move forward with:

Do you know people in your life that could use a little inspiration? For me, nothing is more rewarding than knowing I’ve inspired those around me to do great things. Nurturing this type of positivity is easier than you might think. These actions can successfully get the people around you to feel the inspiration that you carry around daily.