Chapter 39: Practice self-care
Practice self-care An excerpt from this chapter of Good Things for a Full Life: Most of us take great care of our valuable belongings.We keep our cars fueled and tuned.We change furnace filters and have ducts cleaned.We properly store lawn mowers and snow blowers.We’ve invested money in all this equipment, and we want it to work effectively when we need it. We care for our assets. Just as we care for the equipment in our lives, we must care for our bodies. Consider your body the engine for the full life you hope to lead, and then care for and maintain that engine so it packs the power...
Read MoreChapter 26: Know what you bring to the table
Know what you bring to the table Excerpts from this chapter of Good Things for a Full Life: Why should anyone hire you? So many talented people with so much valuable experience are vying for positions in virtually every field. To land a role, or even just qualify for an interview, you must be able to articulate the value you bring to a particular position. What knowledge, experience, skills, and perspective do you bring to the table? If you don’t know or can’t express the answer to this question, you’re at a disadvantage. Seek out a friend or career counselor to help you...
Read MoreChapter 15: Your life as a chapter book
Your life as a chapter book Excerpts from this chapter of Good Things for a Full Life: Things change as we get older. Each decade brings experiences, wisdom, challenges, and opportunities for growth. So, begin to think of your life in five-year chapters. What you need in your full life at age twenty-five may be very different than what you need at thirty-five or forty or fifty-five. As you near the start of each new chapter, take time to realign your priorities so you are ready to turn the page. Good Questions What chapter of life are you in right now? What parts of your full life are...
Read MoreChapter 1: Strive for a full life, not balance
Strive for a full life, not balance Excerpts from this chapter of Good things for a Full Life: … Consider what you want your life to be full of. Work? Family? Friends? Exercise? School? Volunteer activities? Travel? Something else? Make a list. Then, look at the list again. Is there anything you’ve forgotten? Is there something you love to do, but haven’t had time for in awhile? Add it to your list. Don’t be content with a list that is heavily focused on just one item. Just as a financial advisor recommends diversifying investments to mitigate risk, you should diversify your...
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