--- title: Your Clear Next Step Blog | YP description: YP | --- [![Your Clear Next Step, LLC](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%20no%20background-2.png?width=300&height=182&name=logo%20no%20background-2.png "Your Clear Next Step, LLC")](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/) - [Home](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/) - [Making Authentic Human Connections](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/making-authentic-human-connections/) - [Returning Business Value](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/returning-business-value/) - [Treat Change as a Process](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/treat-change-as-a-process/) - [About](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/our-culture/) - [Our Team](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/our-team/) - [Our History](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/our-history/) - [Events](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/events/) - [Blogs](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/) - [Podcast](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/podcast/) - [Resources](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/infographics-and-tools) - [Emotional Intelligence](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/emotional-intelligence) - [Project Management](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/project-management-business-analysis) - [Communication and Collaboration](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/communication-collaboration) - [Change and Transition](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/change-transition) - [Business Skills and Business Acumen](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/business-skills-business-acumen) - [Meeting Management and Facilitation](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/meeting-management-facilitation) - [Leadership and Influence](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/leadership-influence) - [Search](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/search/) ## [Ways to Make the Search Even Better](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/ways-to-make-the-search-even-better) Posted by [Levi Culp](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/levi-culp) on May 25, 2023 2:27:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![young professionals](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/ways%20to%20make%20the%20search%20even%20better%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/ways-to-make-the-search-even-better) As a college student, searching for that perfect internship can be a stressful experience. Finding an internship position that fits our career goals and [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/ways-to-make-the-search-even-better) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/ways-to-make-the-search-even-better#comments-listing) Topics: [YP](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/yp), [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen), [Change & Transition](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/change-transition), [Internships](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/internships) ## [Planes, Trains, and Automobiles](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/planes-trains-and-automobiles) Posted by [Faye Howard](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/faye-howard) on Apr 21, 2022 4:31:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![multiple road maps](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Blogs/Planes%2c%20Trains%2c%20and%20Automobiles%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/planes-trains-and-automobiles) Emotional Intelligence is like a roadmap you can use to change your perspective about relationships during your journey through life. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/planes-trains-and-automobiles) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/planes-trains-and-automobiles#comments-listing) Topics: [YP](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/yp), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) ## [There’s No 'Good' Grief](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/theres-no-good-grief) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Apr 14, 2022 6:42:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Jan%202021%20Blog%20Images/There%E2%80%99s%20No%20Good%20Grief%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/theres-no-good-grief) Emotional intelligence is a critical skill because we have to discern where emotions are impacting our interactions with the world & how to navigate them. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/theres-no-good-grief) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/theres-no-good-grief#comments-listing) Topics: [YP](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/yp), [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Change & Transition](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/change-transition) ## [Blocking Time to Save Time](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/blocking-time-to-save-time) Posted by [Melissa Worrel-Johnson](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/melissa-worrel-johnson) on Apr 6, 2022 3:46:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![person looking at their electronic calendar](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Jan%202021%20Blog%20Images/Blocking%20Time%20to%20Save%20Time%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/blocking-time-to-save-time) Let’s explore six areas where blocking time can help us plan ahead to get stuff done now with less stress. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/blocking-time-to-save-time) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/blocking-time-to-save-time#comments-listing) Topics: [YP](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/yp), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration), [Leadership & Influence](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/leadership-influence) ## [Let’s Stop](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/lets-stop) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Mar 31, 2022 12:11:42 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Stop sign on a beautiful scenic road](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Jan%202021%20Blog%20Images/Let%E2%80%99s%20Stop%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/lets-stop) Today I’m offering a suggestion of phrases we should remove from our workspaces in an attempt to make them even better. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/lets-stop) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/lets-stop#comments-listing) Topics: [YP](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/yp), [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) ## [Self-Management](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/self-management) Posted by [Anna Lehocz](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/anna-lehocz) on Mar 24, 2022 11:07:54 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Person sitting back at their desk, breathing and self-managing](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Jan%202021%20Blog%20Images/Self-Management%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/self-management) Once you know yourself, you can manage yourself and your time to make the most out of your workdays, and take control of your emotions!  [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/self-management) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/self-management#comments-listing) Topics: [YP](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/yp), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) ## [Explore Opportunities](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/explore-opportunities) Posted by [Lynn Swanson](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/lynn-swanson) on Mar 11, 2022 2:38:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Person looking down a winding road with a backpack ready for their journey](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Jan%202021%20Blog%20Images/Explore%20Opportunities%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/explore-opportunities) If you’re maybe not so confident about how to identify your next move, then we have some things to explore and apply together. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/explore-opportunities) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/explore-opportunities#comments-listing) Topics: [YP](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/yp), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen) ## [Work Whoopsies In Action](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/work-whoopsies-in-action) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Mar 10, 2022 4:37:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Woman looking at computer in disgust, frustrated](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Jan%202021%20Blog%20Images/Work%20Whoopsies%20In%20Action%20-%20Blog%20Top%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/work-whoopsies-in-action) Let’s take a closer look at what to look and listen for so you can get ahead of situations that could make your workdays harder than they need to be. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/work-whoopsies-in-action) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/work-whoopsies-in-action#comments-listing) Topics: [YP](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/yp), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration), [Project Management & Business Analysis](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/project-management-business-analysis) ## [6 Easy Tips For Co-Creating Great Workdays](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/6-easy-tips-for-co-creating-great-workdays) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Mar 3, 2022 3:38:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Woman of color drinking cup of coffee happily](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Jan%202021%20Blog%20Images/6%20Easy%20Tips%20For%20Co-Creating%20Great%20Workdays%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/6-easy-tips-for-co-creating-great-workdays) Here at YCNS, our mission is to help create better workdays so we can co-create better communities, and these actionable tip can help do just that! [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/6-easy-tips-for-co-creating-great-workdays) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/6-easy-tips-for-co-creating-great-workdays#comments-listing) Topics: [YP](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/yp), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) ## [Getting Stuff Done When Folks Are Gone](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/getting-stuff-done-when-folks-are-gone) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Feb 24, 2022 10:58:14 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![project team working hard](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Jan%202021%20Blog%20Images/Getting%20Stuff%20Done%20When%20Folks%20Are%20Gone%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/getting-stuff-done-when-folks-are-gone) Let me offer a few tips - not all can be done in the moment - but all can help keep things moving, and can help us get stuff done when folks are gone [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/getting-stuff-done-when-folks-are-gone) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/getting-stuff-done-when-folks-are-gone#comments-listing) Topics: [YP](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/yp), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) [All posts](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/all) [Next](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/yp/page/2) ## About YCNS --- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/frequently-asked-questions/) [Our History](https://yourclearnextstep.com/our-history/) [Our Culture](https://yourclearnextstep.com/our-culture/) [Our Team](https://yourclearnextstep.com/our-team/) [Careers](https://yourclearnextstep.com/careers/)   ## Connect with Us --- [Subscribe to our newsletter](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/newsletter) [Contact us](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/contact-us) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/yourclearnextstep/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-clear-next-step-llc) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/YourClearNextStep/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/YourClrNxtStep) ## Quick Reference --- [Course Catalog](https://yourclearnextstep.com/product-category/private-training/) [Resources & Tools](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/infographics-and-tools) [Internship Quick Reference](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/internships) [Coaching Quick Reference](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/coaching) [The Even Better Podcast](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/podcast/) [Events](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/home/events/) [Blog](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/)   ## Affiliations --- We are proud members and supporters of the following organizations: [![cbbb-badge-horz120x45](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/YourClearNextStep_June2018/Images/cbbb-badge-horz120x45.png "cbbb-badge-horz120x45")](https://www.bbb.org/us/ia/indianola/profile/business-coach/your-clear-next-step-llc-0664-32046657) [![PMI](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/PMI.jpg "PMI")](http://www.pmi-centraliowa.org/) [![IIBA120x45](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/YourClearNextStep_June2018/Images/IIBA120x45.png "IIBA120x45")](http://www.centraliowaiiba.org/chapter/index.htm) [![NAWBO_Member120x45](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/YourClearNextStep_June2018/Images/NAWBO_Member120x45.jpg "NAWBO_Member120x45")](http://www.nawboiowa.org/) [![TSB_Certified_lrg](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/YourClearNextStep_June2018/Images/TSB_Certified_lrg.jpg "TSB_Certified_lrg")](https://iowaeda.dynamics365portals.us/view-business-detail/?id=8d4e7413-ac53-4d44-9a1a-f213b4771d96&tsb-type=Woman) [![2020 Indianola Chamber of Commerce square](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/2020%20Indianola%20Chamber%20of%20Commerce%20square.jpg "2020 Indianola Chamber of Commerce square")](http://www.indianolachamber.com/) Your Clear Next Step © 2020. 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