A common interview question is "What inspires you?" Interviews are not the best time to delve into deep personal issues. So, most people respond with dry, uncreative answers like "my parents," or "being able to learn new things." Don't worry about how you may have answered "What inspires you?" in the past. I want you to think about how you would answer that question … [Read more...]
10 Important Year End To Dos
December has arrived and New Year's will be here before we know it! With the crazy bustle of the holidays upon us all, it's easy to lose track of all the goals we set back in January and many other important tasks. Before you get lost in the bustle, make sure you don't forget to tackle these 10 important year end to dos. 1. Submit all open enrollment documents In case your HR … [Read more...]
Vibram FiveFingers Review: My Discovery of “Barefoot” Hiking
There are a lot of shoes in the world, and Vibrams are some of the strangest. As a result, you may be wondering what it's like to wear them. This Vibram FiveFingers Review goes into detail of my own experience discovering and wearing this funny line of footwear. Strange Shoe Sightings The first time I saw Vibram FiveFingers shoes I scrunched up my face and thought “EW what is … [Read more...]
Moonwalking with Einstein Review – Learn How To Improve Your Memory!
Memories are priceless. They make us who we are today and drive us forward. Now that I'm getting older, I've noticed my short term memory isn't as sharp anymore. I'm also often sleep deprived, which has really taken a toll on me. But what's great is that it is possible to strengthen our memory like a muscle. I read a fascinating book about it and want to share my thoughts on it … [Read more...]
Celebrate Your Wins And Remember Your Losses
It's a popular time of year to self reflect. Last year when I wrote my year end recap I was bawling for a bit because I felt like such a failure having dropped the ball on the majority of my goals. This year I'm feeling better. There's still a ton of things I wish I'd done, but I was able to get back to work part-time in spurts so that's helped my sense of accomplishment. No … [Read more...]