Do these things immediately once you get home: 1.) Pet your dog, give them some lovin’ 2.) Flick on a Travel show to feel like you’re still on vacation 3.) Ignore real responsibility like mail & bills (they’ll piss you off) 4.) Avoid checking work emails – (see above) 5.) Have a couple beers or […]
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Most of the United States currently feels like we’re in an episode of Game of Thrones where John Snow and his men prepare to go North of the Wall each time we step outside. Merely inhabiting this proverbial ice globe is a daily challenge, with bone-crushingly low temperatures, wind chills and silly amounts of snowfall.
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Turn off your computer, shut down social media for a day, and roll up your sleeves to help out the less fortunate in your community. The Holidays always present a particularly challenging time for individuals and families in search of their next warm meal, as well as our furry four legged friends. As you continue
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The man in the image on the far left was my grandfather, Pasquale “Pat” Marinelli. He was one of the kindest men I’ve had the privilege to meet. Small in stature, huge in heart. Grandpa was the reason why I’ve always looked up to my father. He instilled in both of us the importance of
Age is just a Number It’s NEVER ever too late to switch jobs, career fields, or up the ante and acquire fresh skills! The average retirement age is being pushed well into a person’s sixties these days. To those in their 50’s and 60’s, you’re spring chickens compared to the timeless and ever-so-spry Betty White, who’s
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Ah, the first day of Fall… Mother Nature’s most vivid season of periodical change. She has a way of showing us each year how beautiful it can be to let things go. It’s also Friday. Which means you’re mentally checked out at work daydreaming on Pinterest looking for “Fall Recipes.” Or perhaps you’re ready to
BREAKING NEWS – It’s 2017 and the Hiring Process SUCKS! There are a record 6.2 Million job openings in the United States right now. This number is slated to grow as the last leg of Baby Boomers exits the workforce for a spot poolside in Margaritaville over the next few years. What does this mean
So you’re looking for a new gig. Whether your current position was axed or you’re planning to change your career direction, who do you turn to? Would you feel comfortable tapping into your current career network for possible leads? Do you even know how to approach them or what to say to them? Building a
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There is a massive difference between those who create career momentum, and those who constantly encounter disruption and uncertainty. We make decisions every single day. How we choose to leverage the positives, and cope with the negatives can make all the difference. It’s your responsibility to assume control and learn from your career mistakes. Here’s
If you’ve ever experienced the loss of a loved one or friend, you know the gripping, raw emotion and feeling of grief. It’s a part of the human dynamic and gives us the ability to put the very precious gift of life into perspective. Perspective, one of my favorite words for good reason. I’ve got
