Monthly Archives: December 2008

You want some feedback with that?

Now, I quite agree that it’s a good idea to ask for feedback if you apply for a job and don’t get it. Below is how not to ask for feedback. Wednesday 10am You receive a letter thanking you for your application, but which advises you that you were unsuccessful. You send an email to [...]

Beware of the Dog

Let it be known, we live with two ferocious killer chihuahuas. This afternoon I came home a little earlier than usual. I was as quiet as I could be, coming down the drive, opening the gate and getting my keys out. Usually I call out to the dogs and say hello as I unlock the [...]

Words for Wednesday

This post inspired by something M shared from his subscriptions: practice your gratitude. The idea is to spend two minutes or so every week, jotting down five things you are grateful for. I love how the post also talks about evidence that this works: one study found that “Participants took the time to write down [...]