Jessica Elliott, ACC, CEC
Certified Executive Coach
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Co-authored Articles (19)
How to Get to Know Yourself: A Guide to Self-Discovery
The question “Who am I?” can bring on a series of thoughts, emotions, and feelings, but what if you don’t know how to answer? Getting to know yourself is a life-long journey.. 12 February 2020. Feeling lost or conf...
10 Tips for Creating a Routine You Can Stick To
Make life easier (and more fun!) with a consistent routine If you struggle with sticking to a routine, you're not alone! Turns out, the secret to having a routine is to create one that's tailored to your personal needs (...
How to Change Your Whole Personality
Your personality is simply a collection of patterns—your emotions, thoughts, and behavior—and patterns can change! You don’t need to do anything drastic to change who you are, either. Even tiny adjustments can have...
How to
Define Your Personality
Determining how to define your personality can be challenging. But knowing what your personality is can help you understand yourself and others better. By defining your personality, you can think about the positive trait...
How to
Make Time Pass Quickly when Looking Forward to Something
Have you ever been so excited that you couldn’t sleep, like on the night before your birthday or a big holiday? Sometimes, if you’re really looking forward to something, the time can seem to just drag on and on. 5 mi...
How to
Be Popular in High School
You don't need to wait for a new school year to start to become popular at your school—you can become well-liked any time you want! It might seem a little intimidating to navigate the social world of high school, but d...
How to
Develop a Good Personality
There isn’t really such a thing as having an objectively good personality. Everyone likes different types of people. The key is building a personality that you can feel proud of and confident in. You want a personality...
How to
Waste Time
If you have everything done that you need to accomplish or need to take a break from your work, you'll need to find some ways to burn up those extra hours. Wasting time can be productive or unproductive, but sometimes yo...
How to
Go on a Spiritual Journey
A spiritual journey is a journey you would take to find out who you are, what your problems are in life, and how to come to peace with the world. The purpose of a spiritual journey is rarely to find an answer; rather, it...
How to
Respond when Someone Calls You a "Racist"
It can be tricky navigating your way through a conversation, especially if you’ve just been given a harsh label, like “racist.” It’s perfectly understandable to feel hurt or upset, but responding in anger won’t...
How to
Relieve Stress by Drawing
One of the easiest and most satisfying ways to express your creativity is by drawing. Further, drawing can calm you down in multiple ways. It can help distract you from negative thoughts, clear your mind, and provide yo...
How to
Appear More Authoritative
If you want to be taken more seriously at work, it's important to project confidence and competence. Don't worry—we've gathered up our favorite tips that will help you instantly look and feel more authoritative in any ...
How to
Stop Being Hyper
Hyperactivity or being “hyper” can be a problem. When you’re running a thousand miles a minute and feel the need to do something, anything, when nothing needs to be done, you might have an issue with hyperactivity....
How to
Develop a Good Work Ethic
Whether you are working at a job or studying at school, developing a good work ethic can be critical to success. Different fields prioritize different characteristics and qualities, but any good work ethic involves good ...
How to
Get Used to Waking up Early for School
One of the best things about summer break can be sleeping late in the mornings (unless you're an early bird). This can become a problem, however, when fall rolls around and you have to get back into your early-morning ro...
How to
Achieve Long‐Term Goals
While all goals require commitment and dedication, long-term goals are unique. They require work over several months or years, so it's easy to lose your motivation and let your goal slip away. To avoid this outcome, you ...
How to
Become a Successful Professional
No matter what field you work in, you probably have some aspirations of professional success. Success may be defined in different ways by different people, but being an informed and dedicated employee, a strong leader, a...
How to
Deal with Problems at Work
Work problems can cause a lot of stress in your life. Since so much of your time is spent in the workplace, it’s important to resolve them to preserve your mental and emotional health. Whether you do your work remotely...
How to
Be Confident at the Gym when You Are Overweight
Going to the gym can be intimidating, but it can be especially daunting if you are overweight. You may think everyone at the gym is more fit than you or that you will be unable to do what others can. However, no matter y...
