Design Your Retirement Before It Designs You
โGarbage in, garbage outโ is a phrase many of us came across at some point in our lives. Some of you may have never heard it before, while others may even know its origins. But, how many of you have considered how one could apply its meaning to our everyday lives? Well, I haveโฆ quite a bit. (winking FACE) The...
How many times have you become excited about a goal? You start working at it, doing everything in your power to succeed. And then, suddenly, a wave of doubt rolls in. Perhaps, it was a dream job, an activity, an athletic achievement, or even a relationship that you worked hard for. Instead of focusing on the accomplishment and the success...
Are you sure? Are you even ready? Isn’t it too risky? Don’t you need more time to think it through? Do you have what it takes? Are you as good as the others? What will happen when you fail? What will others say? Do these questions sound a bit too familiar? All of these questions stem from our self-doubt, a...
To some, this may seem like just another self-help book, like just another book youโll buy and then leave somewhere in the house. Essentialism, by Greg McKeown, is anything but. The book is an essential read for anyone trying to simplify their life by removing the excess load off their shoulders.ย I first learned about Greg McKeown and his books...
A โcareer changeโ? Growing up, I never knew or heard of anyone changing a career. Once an individual selected a particular career path, they rode the wave out, staying there until they received a retirement watch for their 30 years of service to the same boss, company, and industry. Not only was this the norm, but it was also viewed...
Pomodoro Technique! Think Simple, Think Natural, Think Fresh! The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management system for increased productivity. It is a straightforward productivity method that can be practiced by anyone, anywhere. The best thing about this system is its simplicity and accessibility. All you need is a task, a designated time, and a timer. The Pomodoro Technique helps prevent burnout,...
Coaching is not a new profession; however, its popularity has grown exponentially in past years, making it more accessible to individuals worldwide. The term “coach” was originally used in the 1830s by students at the University of Oxford as slang for a tutor; as tutors undertake the process of transporting a person from where they are to where they want...
The Eisenhower Matrix What if I told you you can effectively finish your daily tasks, garner the amazing feeling of satisfaction in the time invested, and begin to focus on the essential activities easily? Wellโฆ you can! Newsflash! There is a way of finishing your daily to-do list with minimal stress AND it requires very little juggling between the important...
The Gift It is not very often that I read a book knowing that my life has been changed forever because of it. I read this book a while ago and to this day I still, find myself thinking about its message. This is a book I will revisit and reread often; a book I would give as a gift...
Find and follow your passion! We hear this advice constantly, whether it be from a motivational speaker or during a college graduation speech. But what exactly does finding your passion entail? What does it mean to follow your interests? Passion a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept; an object of desire or deep...