Self-sabotage is a complex behavior, often rooted in underlying psychological, emotional, or behavioral patterns. As one who has sometimes engaged in this behavior, sometimes without realizing it, I wanted to look at how it can be overcome or significantly reduced so it doesn’t destroy any progress achieved and create a downward spiral. Here are someContinue reading “Addressing the Complexities of Self-Sabotage”
Author Archives: John Berkovich
Understanding Employer Ghosting in Job Applications
You have experienced it. I have experienced it. Everyone I know has experienced it to a greater or lesser degree. And that is ghosting when applying for a job – whether it is full-time, part-time, contract, retainer, or a one-time project. Ghosting by employers has unfortunately become a common experience for job seekers, and whileContinue reading “Understanding Employer Ghosting in Job Applications”
The Importance of Reading In-Depth Articles in a World of Sound Bites
In the digital age, where information travels at the speed of a tweet and news is often consumed in bite-sized snippets, the art of reading in-depth articles is in danger of being lost. While social media posts and sound bites are convenient for quick updates, they lack the depth, nuance, and context necessary for trulyContinue reading “The Importance of Reading In-Depth Articles in a World of Sound Bites”
The Chilling Truth: How Cold Weather Affects Us as We Age
As we enter the heart of winter in the northern hemisphere, and in my case, living in a four-season climate where each one can be experienced to the extreme, it’s time I explored the reality of cold weather on the mind and body—especially when we get older. Cold weather is more than just an inconvenienceContinue reading “The Chilling Truth: How Cold Weather Affects Us as We Age”
The Connection Between Procrastination and Depression
With winter in these parts comes seasonal affective disorder for many, a sluggish feeling caused by a lack of consistent sunlight. Though it’s not as bad as it used to be, I deal with SAD but have learned to be proactive; what helps is a SAD light, mountains of vitamin D tablets, being grateful forContinue reading “The Connection Between Procrastination and Depression”
Point to Ponder – Part Two
Perhaps it’s because I grew up in an inevitably noisy environment with four siblings and a father who always, and I mean always, had to have the radio on in the middle of the house that I am sensitive to background noise. I can sit in a media room or an office with two hundredContinue reading “Point to Ponder – Part Two”
Points to Ponder – Part One
This is one of those entries where I cover various topics based on my observations of life. So, I will call it Point to Ponder – Part One. And away we go. Artificial Intelligence is a valuable tool, but I am already sick of Facebook entries written by AI or alleged photographs that are AI-createdContinue reading “Points to Ponder – Part One”
Losing Weight at 60: My Journey to a Healthier Me – Entry Two
Jeez, has it really been five months since I began and wrote about my journey to lose weight? The calendar says yes. It’s been an exciting yet challenging journey, and while I have lost only seventeen (17) pounds since I began, I feel better. I say only because I expected and hoped for double thatContinue reading “Losing Weight at 60: My Journey to a Healthier Me – Entry Two”
Seven Things That Will Change Your Life in a Year
Visiting Two Of My Pet Peeves
I sat with a friend the other day, and we got to talk about things that annoyed us. Now, we’re positive people for the most part, and maybe the rainy days were getting to us, but we compiled a few pet peeves that get under our skin. We limited them to five each to avoidContinue reading “Visiting Two Of My Pet Peeves”
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