Category Archives: goal-setting
What you have the power to do
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” Alice Walker, author of “The Color Purple” I love this quote. It reminds me of something I’ve struggled with on occasion. Like say, last … Continue reading
Ex-offenders: reducing the “fear factor”
I came upon great article about a community program in Enid, Oklahoma that helps ex-offenders get back on their feet. Like most reentry organizations, this one aims to assist newly released individuals in getting their documents in order and obtaining … Continue reading
Reentry isn’t always pretty
I got inspired yesterday looking at some gorgeous pictures on fellow Blogathoner Tracy Doerr’s site — and while navigating the miserable construction zone that swallowed my neighborhood. I live just outside of Washington, D.C., in an area that will someday … Continue reading
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What would you do if you could be paid to be yourself?
“I wish I could just be paid to be myself,” a friend who’s looking for work said recently. “Don’t we all,” I concurred, thinking, in truth, that it was kind of a strange statement, bordering on egotistical. For some reason, though, I was still … Continue reading
Resolutions, anyone?
What better time for a fresh start than the New Year, right? Personally, I go back and forth on that one (too much pressure …. too trendy …. too tempted by that last piece of pie in the fridge….), but hopefully, you’re more motivated. … Continue reading
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Goal setting for people who hate to plan
At the beginning of the employability course I teach, we always work through a section on setting short and long-term goals. It makes sense. You’re not going to accomplish anything without a plan to get there, right? Trouble is, more than half of … Continue reading
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