Fashion Career Expert: Maria Pesin

Negativity In The Workplace Is Like Poison To Your Career

It's very easy to get involved in the negative gossip that is pervasive in almost all workplaces. I have never worked anywhere that there wasn't something that people couldn't talk about. What fun it is to put down the company. To make fun of how it is run and to feel superior to your bosses. And you might be right. They may be screwing up. The company may be dysfunctional. But, what good does it do you to spend your time discussing it ad nauseum. It not only doesn' tdo you any good but it actually hurts you in many ways. You yourself look bad. Gossip doesn't become anyone. You waste time on it when you could be focusing on your job. The negativity of the action brings more negativity into your life. The worse you think it is the worse it will get. So do not get involved and remove yourself from it immediately. People will quickly get the idea that you do not play. You will also bring more positive results to your actions because you will look for ways to function well instead of blaming the situation and trying.

I Am On A Plane Again

Traveling to LA for business.  This is a short trip as I will be coming home tomorrow.  These trips are tiring though and I forgot my neck pillow.  That stinks!  This time I am traveling Virgin American.  The first time I am on this airlines.  I have heard good things about it and so far so good.

I have traveling down to a science.  I make sure I am at the airport at least one hours before.  Believe it or not I have been cancelled off of flights for coming in on 40 minutes before.  I travel very light taking nothing I do not intend to use.  I usually travel light enough to put my luggage in the overhead.  I make sure to bring the charges for all my electronics and I make sure everything is charged before I go.  Bring and envelope for all your receipts..  And a word of advice, do your expenses as soon as you get back home otherwise you will forget something and end up paying for it out of your pocket.

Have a nice Monday!

Taking Care Of Your Health Will Accelerate Your Career

Think about it.  If you are tired and draggy all the time how good is your thinking or your ability to get a lot of work done.  When you have vitality you are able to conquer the world.  You look great, your are at the top of your game, and your ability to achieve a lot is greatly accelerated. 

Dr. Stephen R Covey who wrote the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" speaks about sharpening the saw. In his book he uses the example of someone trying to cut down a tree with a dull saw.  It takes forever and usually is not a good cut.  However,  if you sharpen the saw first you can then do a great and quick job of cutting down the tree.

Think of yourself as the saw.  Get yourself into peak condition.  That means physical, mental, and emotional health.  Make sure you do the following:

1. Get regular check ups with your Doctors and Dentist.
2. Eat well and exercise daily
3. Take vitamins
4. Make sure you are always learning, it keeps your brain sharp.
5. Have an active social life.  You should not only be about work.  Workaholics do not succeed more quickly.  They usually burn out.
6. Take care of your spiritual side, that doesn't necessarily mean religion.  It could just be taking hikes in a forest to connect with nature.

The better and happier you feel the more successful you will be in your career.