Inspiration & Tools

The Chronicle of Higher Education featured an inspirational story of two former Marines who used the Post 9/11 GI Bill to finish their Bachelor’s degrees.  Ron Shriver graduated this month with a degree in exercise science with academic and athletic honors, and his wife is finishing up her Master’s degree in resource economics in Alaska, where the family will reunite this summer.  Former Staff Sergeant Ron Shriver used his Marine background to maintain the discipline of juggling school (staying ahead in classes, managing his time) and parenting their two small children, his most important role.  To read the whole article, see http://chronicle.com/article/A-VeteranFather-Graduates/131918/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en

Stress, anxiety, and sleep problems have been helped by learning techniques taught in the Warriors Power Breath Workshop.  These yoga-based rhythmic breathing and meditation techniques are demonstrated in 5-7 veteran-only workshop sessions by trained volunteers.  The exercises can be adjusted to accommodate most disabilities.  The 25-minute breathing practice is continued at home, with support as needed in-person or via Skype.  More information can be obtained at: http://www.projectwelcomehometroops.org/ and see the videos or click on Power Breath Workshops.

How important is it to set goals?  One Harvard study showed how it impacts your future earnings to have written goals, see the video (which has information on free goal-setting software) at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtgKUXMcHPc&feature=youtu.be

If you are looking for help in choosing a new career, potential salary is one consideration that can help you narrow the choices, along with knowing the best fit for your talents, skills, and needs.  This website about top paying careers may help you: http://www.theworkbuzz.com/find-the-job/college-majors-with-the-highest-paying-starting-salaries/?cobrand=msn&utm_source=MSN&utm_medium=MSNHP&utm_campaign=MSNCareers

Have you heard of ‘emotional equations?'  Chip Conley has a best-selling book dealing with this intriguingly simple way of breaking down fears, anxiety, and more – and how you can regain control of your life, your career, or your company.  See the video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mA2JUbMumg&feature=related or this article for more information: http://www.inc.com/chris-mittelstaedt/chip-conley-how-i-overcame-fear.html