Usually I am full of energy this time of year. The warm – sometime hot – weather and the abundant sunshine naturally get my engines revving. Ian BrittonTypically, I’m busting with motivation to be more physically active, revitalize my social calendar, take on home improvement project, tackle a professional development project or learn something for fun. Not this year. It’s been unusually rainy and cold in the Twin Cities. I’m starting to wonder if spring will ever come … Instead of waiting for an external factor to motivate me, like the weather, it’s time to stop making excuses and rev my own engine, so to speak. Care to join me?
What Type of Person Are You?
If you choose a career path based only on what you know how to do (your skills), you are less likely to enjoy the job and more likely to get burned out. Find a job that you are good at and that uses your skills is important. However, wouldn’t you also like to find a job that you enjoy and that matches your personality? Take a few minutes to remind yourself of your likes and dislikes. Then look for career options that fit what interests you.
Free Online Summer Courses
Summer is the time to relax and have fun. Summer is the time to hang out with friend and family. Summer is for having adventures. Summer is for learning new things. Wait. What? Who wants to learn in the summer? Take the next few months to increase your computer skills, pick up a new job skill, or learn something new – just for fun.
Q&A: Job Or Grad School?
I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in finance. I do not have any work experience. I am thinking of doing a Master’s program in finance, which starts this fall. I am confused if I should get my Master’s now, or should I wait and look for work? Will it be appropriate to do a Master’s program without any job experience?
‘Right’ Way to React To Traumatic Events
Not every traumatic event affects the whole country. Most of the major tragedies you will experience in your life will be felt only by you and your loved ones. Just because a traumatic event isn’t publicly know, does not make it any less serious or less important. And, a personal crisis is just as difficult to deal with as a public one. Here are tips for knowing if you are going through a trauma and what to do about it.
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