goals
Understanding your goals to help you achieve them.
I Graduated From College in 2019...Now What?
I was lucky enough to graduate college with the class of 2019, right before shit hit the fan. Graduating college in 4 years, as someone who hates school and always had learning difficulties growing up, was a massive accomplishment for me. I went on to take my Photography degree to the only place I felt like I could use it in the way I needed to - New York City. After studying photojournalism and documentary photography in school, New York seemed like the perfect place to achieve my digital art dreams.
By Sam Sanon6 years ago in Motivation
Spend In Good Company
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has left many people stranded and confused. The sudden change of daily routines and habits have created discord, angry tones, and a fear of social contact and proximity. People wander timidly in grocery stores with facemasks and concerned looks over empty shelves of paper products, staple foods, and their wallets. Jobs have been erased (based on TradingEconomics.com, the percentage has increased to over 14%; a 10% jump, which has been unprecedented and unprepared for by most). Families struggle to acquire household necessities, and trudge through the daily emotional burdens to try and create something worthwhile with their quarantined days. It is a global event that has tested our way of living, our fortitude, and our humanity.
By James D. Greer6 years ago in Motivation
Millennials, Failure and Perseverance
Millennials, Failure and Perseverance As I write this, I know three things for certain; One is that it won't apply to everyone. The second is, it will apply to most more than they care to admit. The third is we can grow, overcome and adapt.
By delilah tanner6 years ago in Motivation
How to Feel Productive in Quarantine as an Unemployed Millennial
1. Start Investing Your Money I had never bothered to spend much brain power considering what my money was doing before quarantine. I always had a job, spent some money, and saved a modest amount, but that was about the extent of my financial literacy. Now, unemployed and anxious about my future financial stability amid this pandemic, I decided to finally invest (pun intended) some of my time in understanding my money. Through just a few hours of diligent googling, youtube video watching, blog reading, and more googling, I was able to gain enough of an understanding of basic investments and savings strategies that I felt confident dipping my toe into the financial planning world. I first moved a portion of my savings into a high interest savings account, which increases the annual interest (compounded monthly) that your savings are making. If my money is going to sit in a savings account, it might as well be making me more money sitting there, even if it is only a few dollars difference. I also invested a chunk of my savings into a diversified long term investment portfolio, after discovering robo-investing. This tool allows for hands-off investment with little to no management fees. While this may not be the best option for financially savvy people, it works well for financially challenged students like myself, who are not out here managing millions of dollars. I have also been using the app Wealthfront in order to track my savings, spending habits, and investments in order to hold myself accountable (Wealthfront app: https://www.wealthfront.com/c/affiliates/invited/AFFB-EFAQ-ZXX8-H92Z)
By Mlana Lore6 years ago in Motivation
First Day of Freedom
Right now, like everyone else, I’m thinking a lot about all the things I wanna do as soon as this quarantine is over. Even though I’m always content with staying at home, this has been a very extreme stay-at-home situation, and it’s been going on long enough that it’s starting to drive me a *little* insane. (Trust me, that’s saying a lot.)
By Jaye Ruggiero-Cash6 years ago in Motivation
The Perfect Day
What is it that you look the most forward to doing after the quarantine is over? I look forward to spending time with friends and family in some of my favorite spots. Being a single person it's just been my housemate and I during this time of isolation.
By Eloise Giesbrecht6 years ago in Motivation
How To Survive Quarantine
The year is 2020! We celebrated its arrival with hope of a fresh start but instead of hitting the major weight gain goals we had planned we find ourselves, well stuck! Lockdown, confined in our small homes with our crazy families. Not the 2020 we dreamed about in 2019, So how do we keep a calm clear head during the lockdown?
By Nicola Bayliss6 years ago in Motivation
"It's Ok... You Can Come Out Now..."
Nowhere in my young life did I ever expect to be living during a pandemic. Being quarantined to stay healthy hasn't been the issue. What it's truly been is an inconvenience. My days were no different than what they are now, the only difference is that I can't just pick up and go wherever I want to at the moment. I can honestly say that this little shutdown has been more beneficial than not. Money has been saved, life re-calibrated, my future looks brighter, and I've taken steps in a new direction to make sure I am being true to myself in many areas of my life. I needed this space to find myself again, no question about that.
By 6 years ago in Motivation
The First Day
'Better Days' are the days that I've already been living, spending quality time with my wonderful family, arranging massive group videocalls with the family I've not seen or spoken to in months/years, and going on small adventures with my sister, truly appreciating the nearby countryside and canal walks. Days without having to stress about work, or money, due to an insurance payout from a car crash last year that arrived just in time. Being able to go barefaced, thus clearing my skin of spots produced from makeup. Falling in love with writing again, and music, because I have time. Baking and cooking the odd cake or meal from the days when I used to love cooking.
By MessyStressyDepressy6 years ago in Motivation
Well, That's my plan! What's yours?
Let's go Shopping at IKEA!!! The first day after the pandemic is over, and I am so going to Ikea to get a DETOLF (A black-brown Glass-door cabinet.) I want to show off all my collectibles that I had forgotten about. I was surprised how much stuff I had in storage bins in the garage—everything from comic books, action figures, plush toys, and memorabilia. I want to show off my collectibles. I am proud to say I am both a nerd and a geek. Oh, and I can’t wait to go to the mall. It has been a while, and I would love to eat a wretzal pretzel dog and go clothes shopping. Don’t get me wrong I could go to Walmart if I need shirts, shoes, and pants. But I love shopping at Hot Topic, for shirts, and other accessories like bracelets, earrings, and knick-knacks. I love the clearance section. Yes, I’m cheap, and sometimes the best stuff is on clearance. But the one thing I truly miss is going to the movies. I love watching the previews before the film starts. There are times I feel that the previews are better than the film itself. I enjoy the whole surround sound while eating popcorn. I don’t know something about munching down on salty buttered popcorn, while some hoy guy getting his butt kicked or a car exploded has a great ring to it.
By stephanie borges6 years ago in Motivation
