Welcome back to the How to Be a Dream-Chasing Realist blog series. So far we’ve explored several actionable steps to help you pursue your dream or make a major life transition. If your dream involves a professional change, you may want to consider a side business or “side hustle” to supplement your 9 to 5 job. According to LinkedIn, the…
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Thanks for continuing to follow along with ithrive31’s How to Be a Dream-Chasing Realist blog series, which provides actionable steps for turning your dream career into a reality. So far, we’ve talked about the importance of Getting Your Financial House in Order and Making Time for Self-Reflection. Next, we’ll discuss the importance of building your skillset in this new area….
Welcome to the third post in the How to be a Dream-Chasing Realist Blog Series. Last week, I addressed the first actionable step for moving toward your dream job: Getting Your Financial House in Order. Now that you’re (hopefully!) sticking to a budget and stashing some of your monthly income away in a side account, it’s time to take a…
Last week, I introduced the “How to Be a Dream Chasing Realist” blog series, in which I’ll break down a list of actionable steps you can take to help move you toward your dream (be it a new job, starting your own business, etc. ) without neglecting your everyday obligations and responsibilities. Step one in this process is getting your…
Feeling Stuck According to a 2017 Gallup Poll, 85% of people strongly dislike their job. And while this staggering statistic should surprise me, sadly, it doesn’t. I often hear from people frustrated with their job. Either they’re burnt out, aren’t feeling challenged, or are just not in the right place professionally. Employees are often under a tremendous amount of pressure…
Author’s Note: Today I pause as ithrive31 turns “ONE”. What a big year this has been. As I stop to reflect, here are my first-year learnings as an entrepreneur. The road for entrepreneurs is really hard; it is often paved with disappointment, self-doubt and rejection (not to mention lack of sleep and often a decrease in income). The mental journey…
Practical suggestions for moving forward. Life is hard…and sometimes it can be overwhelming. The weight of our problems can be heavy. Really heavy. Sometimes even unbearable. It is easy to get down in the dumps. To wallow. To feel self-doubt. It doesn’t matter what circumstances we may be going through, we are wired as human beings to focus on the…
I am fortunate to work in America’s Heartland, where we have a reputation for being nice. Midwesterners are often pegged as hard-working, courteous, helpful and friendly. This makes me proud. And while you’ll find a few “bad apples” wherever you go, for the most part, I agree with this characterization. But what does being “Iowa-nice” mean for leaders and the…
Leadership is a BIG deal. Why? Leaders set the tone and create the “feel” of the workplace. What’s it like to work here? Is this a good place to work? Am I appreciated?” Leaders impact both the bottom line and people’s livelihood. “Is my job safe? Do I have a career here? Does the company care about…
As of today, there are 36 days left in 2017 and that is 36 days to FINISH STRONG. So today think about how you want to finish the year. It is not over yet so don’t turn the page so quickly! Set your FINAL 31-day goals for the year. Make it count. Is there something you wanted to do at…