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I LOVE college students – teaching in the classroom and serving as an Internship Supervisor. I really miss doing both right now. Some of you may not understand this, but as an introvert and a creative, I need to miss my students LOL. I teach in the fall, use winter break to rejuvenate, then take […]
My internet homepage is a double-edged sword, but I realize that I control the algorithm. Some articles I find interesting and excitedly share them with you. Other times I read articles that make me furious. The algorithm then shows me more articles that make me angry. You get the point. This was super troubling during […]
An ambivert is a person whose personality has a balance of extrovert and introvert features. It is now believed that more people fall in this middle category. Nope, not me. Here are a few ambivert characteristics that I don’t identify with: (1) You feel comfortable in social settings and value alone time, too [this one […]
Life Direction Activity with no clear direction is little more than a waste of time and energy. Yet when you give direction to your efforts, they result in true achievement. No matter how fast and furious you’re going, if you don’t have a consistent direction then you won’t end up getting anywhere meaningful. Yet even […]
Honor your calling. Turn your calling into a career. Own your career with confidence. “Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, ‘This is the real me,’ and when you have found that attitude, follow it.” ― […]
The cicadas are coming! The cicadas are coming, and I’m absolutely dreading the thought of their existence. This will be my third encounter with these insects. I was a junior high school student in Washington, DC, the first time cicadas emerged during my lifetime. During the second cicada invasion, I was a full-time employed, adult […]
“Success is not a singular act.” Wednesday, May 12, 2021 – the 2nd Wednesday in May. The 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:00pm is time for Cupcakes and Conversations with Nicki Sanders. That has been the date and time for over a year. This month it didn’t happen. I forgot about it. Not only […]
Career Question: A woman earned her master’s degree in social work in 2020 but did not land a job in the field until almost a year later in 2021. She said her position is working with a specific population and a client disrespected her today. Her plan is to resign tomorrow. She stated clearly that […]
“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” Fact: Remaining in your comfort zone for too long can stunt your career growth Your mindset is your collection of thoughts and beliefs that shape how you interpret and experience the world. Your mindset can predict your success in life. A fixed mindset keeps us trapped by fear and a […]