Tag: wellbeing

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How to Let Go of Perfectionism to Succeed Faster

As published on Addicted2Success by Filiz Behaettin. Perfectionism. The word that breaks or makes a person strive to reach the top of their game. The dictionary states perfectionism as the ‘refusal to accept any standard short of perfection,’ whereas my definition of the word goes more along the lines of a ‘beautiful way to hate life and send yourself to the grave early.’ And … Read More How to Let Go of Perfectionism to Succeed Faster

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The Turkish Cypriot picnics that shaped my career.

As published on SBS Voices by Filiz Behaettin. Growing up, my weekend naps were associated with the smell of Zeytinli Hellimli — freshly baked bread filled with melted halloumi cheese and olives that my mother used to make. I would rush out of bed into the kitchen, only to see Mum on a picnic rug in the backyard, waiting with a plate of her still-warm Turkish … Read More The Turkish Cypriot picnics that shaped my career.

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Why working a job you hate, is hurting your health & well-being.

As published on Thrive Global by Filiz Behaettin. Let’s face it, at least one time or another, we have all worked in a role we truly did not enjoy, be it when you were a teenager or adult, we’ve all been there. Yet, there is nothing more toxic, especially when you are well into adulthood, than getting up each morning to go to a … Read More Why working a job you hate, is hurting your health & well-being.

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Why work-life balance is vital to success

As published on Thrive Global . Imagine my surprise sitting in a course from a well-known PR guru when they happily announced to everyone, “There is no such thing as work-life balance if you want to succeed.” As a person who takes work-life balance seriously and encourages it, you can imagine the look of horror that appeared on my face after hearing this, especially … Read More Why work-life balance is vital to success