“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become improbable.” Christopher Reeve When you restrict how far you let your mind go when it comes to your dreams, you’re putting a limit on your success as well. But even the goals … Read more
As a social worker, one of the central concepts that defines my job is self-determination. This concept encompasses the fact that people are qualified to be their own best resource in making choices about their lives. Working with this ethical responsibility in mind, social workers are offered a framework to guide our work with the … Read more
Let me know if your mornings sound like this: You wake up an hour before you have to leave the house, rush around to get ready, swear up and down you’re forgetting something, grab a protein bar and run out the door. Once you get to work, you’re a chaotic mess and already overwhelmed before … Read more
Tech companies worldwide report that they no longer require their employees to have a college degree to maintain a job. This is part of a much larger systemic shift, as top universities are struggling to get their students prepared to enter a competitive job market, admitting that real-world experience is as critical as what is … Read more
It’s usually around this time of year that people stop to think about their health goals. Not only is the new year right around the corner, but with turkey and pumpkin pie followed by eggnog and gingerbread men, many people are left feeling a bit guilty about letting their healthy habits slide over the past … Read more
When I think about goals that I have made in the past, a common theme comes up. In hindsight, the purpose of my goals is typically to get something in the future that I didn’t have at the moment. For example: Make more money Lose weight Get organized But once those goals were reached (or … Read more
There are very few things that can diminish one’s motivation more than putting in hard work and then seeing no results. Whether your goal is to lose weight, bring up your grades, or gain some recognition in your career, when the results of your hard work are not apparent, it can be tempting to throw … Read more
Goals and objectives are often used interchangeably, but are they the same? No. Goals and objectives are similar, but they are two different things and you need to have both in order to maximize your potential at succeeding. You can think of them, along with strategies and tactics, much like a tree. Think of an … Read more
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” You’ve probably been asked this question during a job interview, but it is also a question that you should ask yourself. To be honest, this question sometimes makes me cringe because I don’t always know where I see myself in a week, much less five years. However, … Read more
Are you living up to your potential? It’s frustrating to feel stuck in life, believing that you’re repeating the same cycle day in and day out without anything changing. What’s even more frustrating is trying so hard to change factors that are out of your control and never seeing results. So when you don’t feel … Read more