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I write, create, edit, teach and search for inspiration so that I can inspire others.
I live for alarms these days and because of that, my cell phone is my new best friend. Time to get up.
From the team behind Fanmire What do the Knicks, the Patriots and Kevin Hart all have in common? Hardcore fans. There's nothing like it.
Can the worst of the #Coronavirus scare bring out the best in us as workers (#WFH) and parents? We are in new territory with this year's Coronavirus Pandemic. It may feel like World War III for those who've lived through war times.
We're living in unusual times, when virtual meets reality and truly personal connections seem a thing of the past. But virtual or not, it's also a time of great opportunity.
Learning about ourselves through our children's issues Isn't it strange that dealing with our children's issues can force us to face our own? That's how it's worked out for me, anyway.
How COVID-19 is making the virtual classroom the norm It's beginning to feel like we're moving light years ahead of ourselves as this pandemic forces parents, teachers and students to use more technology than ever to get by.
Working Mothers Count the Cost of #WFH Culture "It's been real, family, but I'm heading back to the office." That's the mom vibe I'm seeing for fall.
To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth. -Pearl S. Buck Or maybe your heart just isn't in it anymore, and you're ready to finally follow your passion? I've definitely been there, more than once, and it's not an easy place to find yourself.
Are you stuck in a holding pattern on the job, feeling like you have more of your career behind you than in front of you? Research shows that you're not alone. A 2015 report by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) revealed that only 20% of employees surveyed were content (very satisfied) with their opportunities for career advancement, leaving another 34% just somewhat satisfied.
Whether you're a student, an entrepreneur or a CEO, you have an inherent network made up of the people you naturally surround yourself with, or those you're exposed to on a regular basis. But more than likely, you actually have a series of networks, some chosen and some automatic.
One of the upsides of coming through a down economy has been that it's forced some to re-think how we view ourselves and those around us. The result? Many have had to trade financial security and traditional status symbols for more meaningful, albeit less lucrative pursuits.
Ahhh, graduation. It is upon you. And you can just picture it: you, cascading down the aisle, tassel flowing in the wind and your "diploma" just an arm's reach away (at least the promise of one). You've planned, you've studied, you've ordered your cap and gown, not to mention a commemorative ring.
Short story, "Autumn's Eyes," published in the fiction anthology A KIND OF MAD COURAGE.
Simply put, your profile should be as creative as you are. Take a fresh look. Does yours read like a professional summary of accomplishments, or a disjointed laundry list? In today's competitive digital and interactive media market, online profiles have become just as important as traditional résumés in the job hunting arena.
If you're a May 2014 college grad without a job offer or a plan, the pressure is on. You may feel overwhelmed by now as classmates prepare for careers while you see no offers, or future, in sight. The reality is that the job market has improved since the economic downturn reared its ugly head, but it's still highly competitive out there.
Are your mornings with the kids leaving you on empty when it comes to getting everyone fed and out of the house? Perhaps you're steeling yourself for the oncoming march of the kiddie soldiers as your little ones prepare to rise (or you drag them out of bed) to re-start that crazy morning routine.