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Self-Care Week – How to Manage Feeling Overwhelmed
Feeling overwhelmed is common. It’s a sign that the demands on your time and energy have surpassed your ability to cope with them. Sometimes overwhelm is temporary; other times, it can lead to persistent and unhealthy pressure and strain. The good news is that with the right mindset you can make the unmanageable feel manageable again. In this course from stress expert and performance coach Heidi Hanna, you can learn how to identify and conquer that overwhelmed feeling—so you can remain focused, productive, and in control in the face of whatever comes your way. Discover how to disrupt the stress circuit, cultivate calm and positive emotions, and take small, imperfect steps toward resolution. Heidi also provides tips for recognizing and preventing the overwhelm, so it doesn’t get out of control the next time you have too much to do. Register with Goodwill Houston services here: https://form.jotform.com/201143920744145
Self-Care Week – Recovering from a Layoff
Learn how to recover quickly from a layoff and find employment again. Brie Reynolds begins with the first steps to take after a layoff, including making a structured recovery plan. Then she covers topics such as filling the gap in your resume, networking after a layoff, searching and applying for jobs, and interviewing for a job after you've been laid off. By the end of this course, you'll be able to develop a personalized action plan that includes adding new experiences to your resume, strategically using your professional network, pinpointing the best open jobs, and tackling difficult interview questions with confidence. Learning Objectives: Dealing with job loss Taking classes and building skills Volunteering to fill resume gaps Searching and applying for jobs Writing a better resume and cover letter Interviewing for your first job after a layoff Register with Goodwill Houston services here: https://form.jotform.com/201143920744145
Digital Body Language
People rely on body language and tone to grasp the real meaning of messages. Without these cues, we misunderstand each other more quickly, argue more, and walk away faster from relationships. In the virtual world—where most business is conducted—it’s even harder to communicate. If you want to build closer relationships with colleagues and clients, digital body language is your solution. Join collaboration expert Erica Dhawan as she explains how to use digital body language to close the empathy gap between you and your team. Learn why it’s important to always assume the best intent in others, and find out how to carefully craft your responses, communicate your feelings, and negotiate delicate power dynamics. With these tips, you can take charge of your communications online and off. Register with Goodwill Houston services here: https://form.jotform.com/201143920744145
