Even if you never heard the word affirmation, it is likely that you have said a few throughout your life. Affirmations are short, positive statements that you repeat to give yourself a boost of self-confidence or strength, especially in situations that are difficult. Think about the times you’ve told yourself “I’ve got this!” or “I … Read more
Do you often find yourself feeling recharged when spending time alone, but drained after being in a crowded place or engaging in too many conversations? If so, you’re not alone! As a grown adult, I always enjoy meeting new people… however, even being out of high school for a very long time hasn’t changed the … Read more
How many times did you set a fitness goal that failed? If you’re like most people, probably more than once. The problem often lies with how we set our goals. A simple “get in shape” won’t do it. There’s a much more efficient way to motivate yourself. The secret is in setting the correct type … Read more
Goal setting is an ongoing and adaptive process. Educators should try to recognize emerging patterns and use this new or revised information to refine their current goals. Summer, for educators, is often a useful time to reflect on outcomes from the previous school year. For me, it is the time of the academic cycle when I get to … Read more
Marketing plans are a never-ending involvement. The industry standards grow and change whenever something new comes up on the market. Your company needs to add ways to retain and grow its customer base and strengthen its brand recognition with each new competitor. With SMART goals, marketing can become almost effortless when you divide it into … Read more
I love self-reflection. Sometimes I go on long walks in the early morning or late evening when few people are around so I can be in my own head. Doing so enables me to “think out loud” while feeling at one with nature. At home, I often play flute-based meditative music to help me start thinking about … Read more
At my previous job, I always looked up to my manager. She continually stuck to the boundaries she created, seemed to say no confidently, communicated effectively, and took critique in stride… all while being self-confident and self-assured. I always aspired to be like her. As it turns out, my manager has an assertive personality. And … Read more
Internships are a must for many professions and highly recommended for most others. Employers and licensing agencies understand that there are many benefits to having future employees undergo an internship. Schools will even add this as a requirement for positions where they know it will be expected. You could simply embark on your internship without … Read more
If you are running a business, small or large, you are dependent upon customers. Without these important individuals, you would have to close shop and find another source of income. That is why it is so important to keep these customers happy. You can go with the attitude that you will always be able to … Read more
To truly find purpose and satisfaction in life, you first must identify your “why”. I’m sure you would agree that life is much more enjoyable once you’ve identified your why and incorporated it all facets of your life statement. Today, we will share 11 “what is your why” examples. These examples may help you discover your own … Read more