Articles written by D. K. Olsen

What is Helium

About me - D. K. Olsen

I grew up in a home of hand-me-downs and shared bedrooms, with lots of bathroom door banging, eating in the home, competition, tattling, love and estrogen.

I earned a bachelors of arts in psychology and a masters of counseling in marriage, family and child

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Jobs & Careers > Professionalism What to do when you hate your job: 1 of 63
Life is too short to spend hating your job. In my last position, I dreaded going to work so much that my body fought me almost daily as I struggled to get out of bed when my alarm went off. The stress levels from my position were unhealthy. I found myself sick, stress-eating, and depressed. I knew I had to get out of that tox... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to change careers without going broke: 1 of 17
I used to think I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. But after years of schooling and work under my belt in that career field, as well as continuously telling myself I wasn't in it for the money and things would get better, I decided I was ready to give up. I felt lost and unsure of myself. This was what I had wanted to... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters Connecting your resume and cover letter: 2 of 16
You open the Sunday paper and flip right to the job classified section. This has now become your routine. You couple this tedious task with hours of scouring the Internet for that job you have been looking for. Determined to get calls back on your resume, you want to stand out above the rest before you're lost in the pile of ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to use the web to boost your career: 1 of 8
During the times of blogs, networking sites, and job-search sites, we are presented with a myriad of opportunity to make a name for ourselves. Here are some ways that you can use the web to boost your career.PERSONAL WEBSITESFor a minimal annual fee, you can purchase a domain and create a personal website. You can post sample... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Listening vs. competing for airtime in conversations: 1 of 7
"I have something important to share. I want you to listen." This is the message we would like to get across when we speak to others, and we hope they take it seriously. But do we pay others the same courtesy?In our conversations with others, thoughts pop into our heads as a person starts speaking to us. These are automatic r... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Tips for finding a cool New Year's Eve party: 1 of 5
Ah, the New Year's Eve party. You want to have a good time with your friends or significant other. You most certainly don't want to end up at some lame party or over-crowded, over-priced block party. But how do you ensure that you will find such a cool party?1. Ask around. Find out what your friends, family, and co-workers ar... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Creative ways to wish a happy new year to loved ones: 4 of 14
Everyone starts out the new year full of optimism and cheer. Instead of the generic "happy new year" chant, hug, and kiss, here are some creative ways you can wish your loved ones the best for the upcoming year.1. Write a letter or thank you note. Tell them why you are grateful for them and why you hope they have prosperity a... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's How to party with your kids for New Year's Eve: 7 of 18
One way you can ensure you break in the new year happily while improving family relationships is to spend New Year's Eve with your children. The imagination kids possess helps them have fun and laugh much more than adults. So get them involved in preparation and execution, and you're sure to have a great time together as a fa... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Pitfalls to avoid when asking for a raise: 9 of 19
You have worked at your current wage for long enough, and now want to ask for a raise. How you ask can make a difference as to whether or not you are successful in your quest. Here are some pitfalls to avoid when asking for a raise:BAD TIMINGMake sure your boss is available to listen to your comments and provide feedback. Don... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Before PlayStation: The toys I grew up with: 67 of 136
Playing with toys filled my days growing up. My pogo-stick and pogo-ball allowed me to bounce all over the sidewalk, working on my balance as I sprung everywhere. I jumped on the pogo-stick so much that I wore out the spring, and the pogo-ball wore thin on the bottom from all the use. Yet to this day, the pogo-ball remains on... More..