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I am job searching and it’s so discouraging, Jasmin asks, Mishu answers..
Dear Jasmin,
You are not your job. You are not what the people who you hope will hire you think you are. You’re a complete human being. Can you find things to do that remind you of that and make yourself feel good and successful?
How can I change my life, Jasmin asks, Mishu answers
Dear Jasmin,
You don’t always have the power to change your life, but you *can* change how you relate to the things that happen to you. I used to live in a house with a big yard and I loved lying in the sun all day. Now I live in an apartment which kind of sucked at first. So I figured out where the sun hits in the apartment at different times of day, and I move around to catch the sun and really enjoy myself!
FOCUS ON DOING FOR OTHERS and stop focusing on yourself ~ Mishu
So sad (and angry) about the way humans treat each other. 20-45 million in SLAVERY around the world in 2017! How can we draw attention to this? – Mishu
THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE instead of what you are lacking
THINK ABOUT
WHAT YOU HAVE
instead of what you are lacking~ DearMishu, Advice Column
I’ve never caught a squirrel, but I try every day. What can you say that about? ~ MIshu
I’ve never caught a squirrel, but I try every day. What can you say that about?
~ Mishu
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Mishu on responsibility
“Accepting responsibility for something does not mean you are at fault. You’re just responsible”
~ Dear Mishu
Do you know that you’re a celebrity?
Did someone say celery? Mmmm…. sounds delicious
The Inside Story
Celebrity? Mishu could not be less interested! In fact, she’s so not interested in being a celebrity that she doesn’t even know that word. For her, it might as well be celery.
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Trouble studying because of your phone? Bruno asks, Dear Mishu answers
Dear Bruno: Are you a doctor on call? A parent whose kid is outside? If not – put your phone in another room and turn it to silent!…. When you’ve finished your studies, maybe you’ll be *important* enough to need to be reached at all times…. Do you think I’d be able to learn a new trick with squirrels running around?
The Inside Story
Our smartphones bring us a lot of convenience, fun, and connection to the world. But they can also be a source of stress. This is especially true when they distract us from doing what we need to do to reach our goals. Cell phones can also pose some health risks, so it’s a good idea in general not to have them near or on your body at all times.
It’s hard for me to focus when listening to other people. What should I do, Morgan asks, Mishu answers. #DearMishu
Dear Morgan,
Me too! I often tune out when my humans are talking because I’m thinking about my own agenda (squirrels)…. Instead of thinking about your own agenda (what you’re going to say next), try to think about repeating what the person talking to you is saying.Related posts:
Mishu on staying focused (on squirrels)
I feel like my boss doesn’t respect me. What can I do? Lisa asks, Mishu answers.
Mishu: My solution to everything is #FOCUS. FOCUS on your goals. FOCUS on what you need to do reach them. Do that, and don’t sweat the rest. Am I right?
#DearMishu
The Inside Story
According to some studies, over 50% of people do not feel respected by their leaders or managers at work. It can be frustrating if you feel like your boss doesn’t respect you. It can also be humiliating, damage your self-esteem, and make you stressed. In fact, people cite not being respected as their biggest problem at work. What can you do about it if you feel like your boss doesn’t respect you?
DearMishu is accepting questions today. Send your requests for advice from dearmishu.com #advice #focus #beyou
DearMishu is accepting questions today. Send your requests for advice from dearmishu.com #advice #focus #beyou
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How can I stop wasting time? Tyler asks, Mishu answers.
Dear Tyler,
Why are you wasting time? Figure that out and you’ll know what to do. #NowIsNow
The Inside Story
Procrastinating, or wasting time, is pretty common. The thing most of us forget is that just fighting the tendency won’t help. What will help is figuring out why we are wasting time. Because when we find ourselves wasting time, there’s usually a good reason. And knowing that reason is the source of making a change.
Maybe we just really don’t want to be doing the activity that we’re supposed to be doing. That’s possible, and although it’s not always possible to avoid unpleasant or boring tasks, sometimes knowing that you really don’t like something can help you eventually make a change in your life.
How do I choose between two careers? Jordan asks, Mishu answers
Dear Jordan,Figure out which one you’re willing to struggle to do well in – that is the one you really want. Once you know, go for it without looking back! (My career is squirrel catching, and oh do I struggle. But it’s totally worth it)From,Mishu
The Inside Story on Career
Choosing a career can be difficult for some people, especially if you have more than one interest.
One thing to keep in mind is that success in your career – any career – requires a lot of hard work. And you’ll probably have failures along the way. You will likely need to struggle and try and fail for a while before you find success.
Because if you’re not willing to struggle for it, you probably won’t stick it out through all of the ups and downs that will inevitably happen before you see career success.
Should I work for free, Trixie is asking..Mishu answers.. #DearMishu #payingbills
Dear Trixie,
It depends. If you’re working as a volunteer for a cause you believe in, that’s great. But if a business wants to use you & your hard work to earn money – I don’t think so. You’re worth more than that, Trixie!
Love,
Mishu
#DearMishu #working #payingbills
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What do you mean by ‘Now is Now’? Blake asks, Mishu answers #DearMishu #NowIsNow
Now is Now – Really, it is
Dear Blake,
When I say Now is Now, I’m trying to remind you to focus on the moment you are in, instead of your worries about tomorrow or yesterday. #NowIsNow #DearMishu #Mindfulness
Love,
Mishu
The Inside Story
Now is Now. Mishu posts about it a lot. Like here and here and here
Why? Because so many of us forget to breathe, forget to pay attention to what is happening now in this very moment.
Even if you’re under a lot of stress, and have a lot of worries. If you stop for a minute and just exist in the moment you are in, you can find relief from that stress. Look at the sunset. Breathe and appreciate that you can. Look at your dog, your child, your friend. Pay attention to how lucky you are to have food to eat, or clean water.
