LifeWorks
Barbara Sirois Babkirk, LCPC, is a career counselor with a record of success guiding career transitions for executives and attorneys to artists and entrepreneurs. Barbara is the owner of Heart at Work, based in Portland, Maine offering career counseling, customized outplacement and retention services, and second half of life planning. She is a frequent speaker on work-related topics and offers customized individual and professional group retreats in the South of France.
Topic “LifeWorks”
What Stresses You Out?
You are not alone if you have too much to do, competing demands, relationship conflicts and financial worries that keep you up at night.
When you are dealing with several issues at once, it can be overwhelming.
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Three Ways To Impact An Outcome
1. Shift Your Catastrophic Thinking and Expect Good Things.
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How I Decided Not To Change My Career
I could reinvent myself in France. As I mentioned a blog or so ago, it would be impossible to make a living in France as a career counselor since the French are not particularly accustomed to changing jobs, let alone career paths.
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Four Actions That Can Change Your Experience
The eighth Provence retreat has just ended and I'm pleased to say that this year's was a remarkable experience. I was delighted by all of the women participants and found that they taught me a few things that I'd like to pass on to you in my blog.
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Whose Script Do You Live By?
Think about it: does your life and work truly represent you, or does it portray someone else's plan for you? If you are not certain, you might ask yourself how you feel about your life in general. Is it consistent with your personality, values and desires?
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Considering A Job or Midlife Career Change?
The fact that this idea would cross your mind is not at all unusual in America.
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The Importance of Simple Things
I've been in denial about how busy I've been. When you get into the rhythm of life's activities, you find the gear that makes it all work and you believe it's inefficient to slow down. But, eventually, the need for balance hits and you need to pay attention.
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Are You Passionate About Your Work?
People who are passionate about their work get noticed.
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What Matters Most?
Typically, topics for my blogs come from clients, colleagues or professional writings. However, my inspiration this time came from friends sharing their good counsel as I prepare for my daughter's upcoming wedding.
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Take a Vacation!
If you've just returned from ten days enjoying the summer and doing your favorite things, you may not need to read this blog.
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