Posts for "Personal Development"


SPRING BREAK + NO SCHOOL= AWESOME COLLEGE VISITS

From The Hope Chest
March 14, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Make the most of your campus visits!  …sure, you deserve a break! Go to the beach. Vacation a little. If your home all break, sleep in a little. You can hang out on ... (more)

To The One Who Nurtures Me

From Last Born Child
March 14, 2010 at 6:26 pm
I’m not full of answers, though I pretend that I am. If it were not for your sweetness, I would not know who I am. Happy Mother's Day Cherie!Happy Mother's Day( to all who celebrate ... (more)

Working on obstacles

From Tim Bursch
March 12, 2010 at 11:23 pm
When life throws a challenge at you, what do you do? I was in a car accident almost a year ago. It happened at the peak of my training for a marathon. Suck. I was not able to ... (more)

When is the last time you asked for feedback?

From Tim Bursch
March 11, 2010 at 1:35 am
I recently checked in with a mentor about my goals and priorities. I knew I was trying to take on too many projects. I was doing a bunch of work good, but missing out on great. ... (more)

WHAT’S NEXT FOR FEDERAL FUNDING?…WHO CARES!

From The Hope Chest
March 11, 2010 at 12:44 am
There is so much being said regarding federal funding and the need for oversight of higher education, grants and programs that are now closely regulated and monitored as a result ... (more)

NOW THEY’VE THOUGHT OF IT ALL…ONLINE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES!

From The Hope Chest
March 11, 2010 at 12:08 am
…Yes it’s true! Online degrees are popping up like those fuzzy white things that bloom in the spring.  NOW, more than ever, people are finding ways to improve their ... (more)

CAREER CHOICES “OUTSIDE THE BOX”

From The Hope Chest
March 9, 2010 at 12:48 am
UGGGH, DON’T MAKE ME WORK     …For many people, this is hard.  Thinking outside the ordinary. Its so easy for us to be content with ... (more)

HITTING A MILESTONE…THE POSTS YOU NEED IN A QUICK CLICK!

From The Hope Chest
March 6, 2010 at 12:44 am
HAPPY 117TH! …since August, I’ve consistently  utilized my passion in doing what I do best and love to do…helping others develop their true self, and choose ... (more)

Taking time to get centered

From Tim Bursch
March 5, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Life is good. Life is hard. Remember the happy place? It helps me to have some practices to get centered and get rid of stress. Here are some of my favorite places to get centered: Driving ... (more)

MORE ROAD SIGNS TO HELP YOU ALONG YOUR JOURNEY

From The Hope Chest
March 3, 2010 at 11:51 pm
Below is a list of things to consider, questions to answer that provide you with a  thought-provoking method in choosing careers that fit you. It’s your criteria for selecting ... (more)

THE PURPOSE OF THIS BLOG…IN CASE YOUR JUST JOINING US

From
March 2, 2010 at 12:03 am

PASSION:
…motivated me to write this for you. I was watching TV one day and saw this commercial.  This guy on there said when you have a passion for something, you become

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Sometimes You’ll Stand Alone

From Motivated Sista
March 1, 2010 at 11:07 pm
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Traits of Successful Salespeople

From Alexandra Levit's Water Cooler Wisdom
February 25, 2010 at 9:00 am
When I worked in the agency world, there were certain individuals who could always be counted on to bring in the big clients.  My boss used to say that these guys had “the ... (more)

SkillsUSA/VICA-EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT

From
February 24, 2010 at 1:58 am

Well I do apologize for not keeping up with my timeline for providing you with additional information regarding scholarships and financial aid.
I HAVE A LOT TO GIVE YOU SO PLEASE

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Its Never Too Late To Start

From Motivated Sista
February 22, 2010 at 8:19 pm
How do you plot the road map of your life? Do you assign certain goals for certain ages, for example: get married by 30, have kids by 35, etc? Do you think about what people will ... (more)

A SCHOLARSHIP CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU GET THE MONEY

From The Hope Chest
February 21, 2010 at 10:10 pm
PROPER PREPARATION MAKES A PRODUCTIVE PERSON The process of searching for scholarships can be daunting. Time consuming. Maybe even leaving you with the wonder if you’ll ... (more)

You Are The CEO of You

From Motivated Sista
February 19, 2010 at 7:59 pm
A few weeks ago, I was trying to come up with a phrase to call all the Motivated Sista fans on Facebook. I wanted something catchy, something that made you guys feel good when ... (more)

SACRIFICE- YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

From The Hope Chest
February 19, 2010 at 12:26 am
Well, the season of Lent has quickly approached, starting yesterday with Ash Wednesday. The opening of the Lenten season of 40 days that concludes with the crucifixion and death of ... (more)

Your Path to Happiness

From Spilling Buckets
February 18, 2010 at 10:12 am
Source: youmightlikethis.com Published at SpillingBuckets.com ... (more)

WHAT’S YOUR (CAREER) COLOR?

From The Hope Chest
February 18, 2010 at 12:54 am
BE PREPARED TO UNDERSTAND YOURSELF  …since I graduated from Eastern Illinois University I was always in the mindset that I SHOULD do certain things, or that I SHOULD get ... (more)

Reclaim Your Dreams

From Motivated Sista
February 17, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Reclaim Your Dreams: An Uncommon Guide to Living On Your Own Terms by Jonathan Mead Why I wanted to read this book: I came across an interview that the author did on IncomeDiary.com. ... (more)

GOING FOR A B.S. WITHOUT THE B.S.

From
February 17, 2010 at 3:54 pm

This article is taken from the February 17, 2010 edition of Inside Higher Education Blogs site  by Doug Lederman.
It is interesting, but not surprising that many consider the

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Winner’s just win

From Tim Bursch
February 17, 2010 at 12:12 am
I’ve been watching some of the Winter Olympics with my family. It’s inspiring and moving. One thing that amazes me is that some of these athletes just win. For example ... (more)

DON’T BE THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY

From The Hope Chest
February 17, 2010 at 12:09 am
…from what you truly WANT to do in life. …from your true destiny. …from the job that would fulfill you or make you WANT to go to work …from that awesome ... (more)

YOU ARE HERE…

From
February 15, 2010 at 11:51 pm

YOUR JOURNEY

 This is it.
You start here…Are you getting ready?
Take a look at this picture. Check out this road and its slight curves winding down, passing by colorful

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