"Can you tell me about a failure in your past and how you handled it?" Immediately your heart starts pounding. With sweaty, shaky palms you wipe your brow, hoping to buy some time. The  hiring   manager stares at you, anticipation in her eyes. "Can't think of one." You say with a smile. There you go! Let them think you've never failed in your working life. Let them be impressed by your supposedly perfect record and hire you on the spot. Except most  hiring  managers won't buy it. On the off chance that you've never experienced failure in your career, you'll still be lumped in with the 99.9% of us who occasionally make mistakes. Instead of hiding behind false pretenses, it's time to open up and be honest. Having a vulnerable conversation about your previous failures can be challenging, particularly within the stress-ridden confines of a job interview. However, it doesn't have to be. Change your perspective; focus on the lessons learned ...

Do you feel bored and unmotivated at work? Do you count the hours until you can go home, or count the days until the weekend? Whatever it is that is making your work seem uninspiring, there is a way that you can improve the way you feel towards your work. It takes adopting a positive mindset and a growth mindset towards your work, and you will be amazed at the difference it will make about how you feel about your job. After all, you are at work most of the day, so you may as well start enjoying it. Firstly you need to clarify your career and work goals. It is very easy to feel demotivated if you don't have a clear picture of where you are going to. Try and see how your daily tasks contribute to a bigger picture. Make goals for yourself within your workplace and make sure that they are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant to your needs and time-bound). Set a series of smaller goals to tackle throughout the year to get you closer to your main goals. ...