It’s more than a fight against COVID-19 …..it’s a fight against GUILT Guilt that I’m not doing enough Guilt that I should be more productive Guilt that I am not doing as well as others And the mom guilt? ….let’s add school teacher, safety patrol and working from chaos (i.e home) to your job description. It…
At ithrive31 one of our core values is gratitude. We use it as a verb – which means we take action and engage in practices of gratitude. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical now more than ever to be intentional with our thoughts and help our families connect with gratitude. Here are a few ways families can practice gratitude…
This is a real opportunity for leadership. The way you lead through crisis matters a lot. Emotional Intelligent leaders are needed — connect more, care more, praise over punishment. Work-Life Integration has never been more important. Help people navigate using flexibility, patience and accountability. People will remember this moment of your leadership journey. What will they say about…
HAPPY NEW YEAR. What power there is in turning the calendar! It gives us a fresh start, clear perspective and new hope. We all could use a bit of that. But before we dive into 2019….it’s important to honor the activities, events and memories from the last 365 days (yes, even the tough ones because they make us who…
Welcome to the last post in the How to Be a Dream-Chasing Realist blog series! Over the past few months, we’ve explored actionable ways to pursue your dream job or make another major life transition, all while honoring your daily obligations and responsibilities. We’ve explored important steps along this journey including Getting Your Financial House in Order, Making Time for…
There’s an old saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup”. While most of us acknowledge the truth at the heart of this, many of us are guilty of putting ourselves last and forgetting the importance of self-care. On the entrepreneurial path, it’s especially easy to focus all of our efforts on moving our business forward, at any cost. In…
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…
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…