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5 Steps to Help You Find Your Purpose in Life
I have read so many books about how to find your purpose, especially during my quarter life crisis. I believe every person was put on this earth for a reason. We just have to find that reason. Some people believe that finding your purpose means figuring out how to make a lot of money. That’s not always the case, because some people aren’t driven by material means and we all have different ideas about what defines “a lot” of money. Having a passion and something you love waking up every day to do is what finding your purpose is about. Here are five steps to help you find your purpose: My…
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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Today, I found myself feeling bad because someone is doing better than me. When this happens, I go down a rabbit hole of self-doubt and start second guessing EVERYTHING I have worked on up to this point. But is it possible to stop comparing yourself to others? Comparing ourselves against others starts when we’re in grade school. We learn at a young age to compete: for the top of the class, the tallest kid, the best artwork, who can run the fastest, and the list goes on. The comparison can start out innocent in the beginning, but then turn into an obsession. I always start comparing myself against others who…
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Benefits of Your Quarter Life Crisis in Your Twenties
Your quarter life crisis can be described as the time in your life when you’re searching for a sense of direction or purpose. I went through my quarter life crisis at 24 after I decided to give up my business. Up until that point, I had everything figured out–or so I thought. This was the first time in my adult life where I didn’t have a plan. There are three main things that happen during your quarter life crisis: Doubting your choices up to this point Lacking a sense of direction in your life Trying to change the path for your life This is where I found myself. Doubting the…
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Your Ultimate Guide to Help Choose Your Career Path
Growing up, I was told to choose a career that will make me happy in life instead of one that will make me money. Although I don’t disagree with this career path, I think it needs to be said with caution especially if you’re a creative type, like myself. You have to look at a bigger picture when you choose your career path. One thing I have learned as an adult is no one can teach you to be creative. If you are a painter, you are a painter. If you are an actor, you are an actor. Taking classes to better your craft is always a good idea, but…
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Career Choices After High School Made Easy
When I turned 18, I thought I had everything figured out. I knew what school I was going to, what major I was going to focus my studies on, and eventually what job I was going to get. In hindsight, I wish someone would’ve taught me how to choose the right career after high school. At 18 you are faced with one of the hardest decisions of your life: deciding what you’re going to do with the rest of it after high school. This is a daunting request that can cause you to feel overwhelmed and lost trying to pick only one thing to do for the rest of your…
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How to Face Your Fears and Start Living Your Dream
Sometimes it can be easier to procrastinate on your dreams, rather than face you fears. Lately, I’ve been trying to face my fears and break the cycle to officially start moving towards my dreams. But there are days I want to crawl back into my comfort zone and go back to procrastinating. Do you ever feel like this? There may be something you want more than ANYTHING, but fear or self-doubt starts to derail your enthusiasm. However, we don’t want to derail our enthusiasm. We WANT to face our fears and start making changes to live our dreams. Here are four steps and a goal sheet to help you face…
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Life Hack: 6 College Success Tips
It’s important to know college success tips before attending school. It’s even MORE important to stick to those tips throughout school. College is one of the most amazing experiences of your life. You meet so many new people, have experiences you’ve never had before, and get an education that will benefit your future (It’s the reason you’re going, right?). I am a firm believer that you can have it all in college if you set yourself up for success. You CAN go out with your friends on a Tuesday and ace your exams on Wednesday. The best strategy is to write out your goals for what you want to accomplish…
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7 College-Like Corporate Cultures
Big tech companies like Google and Facebook have changed corporate culture as our parents knew it. Now that we’re entering the work force, we’re looking to keep the exciting culture that college had to offer us for four years. We may have friends heading back to campus that we’re jealous of, because we’re headed off to official working life. Instead of being disappointed that college life is over, look for corporate culture that will keep the spirit alive. These 7 things will keep the buddy-bonding, late-night study sessions, and comfy, flexible lifestyle alive: 1. The Optional 8AM The dreaded class time after a Friday evening lecture, is the ever early…
Become Your Own Adult in Your 20s
