Start a habit of making your bed each morning. This simple act demonstrates the benefits of defining a reasonable goal, outlining a plan, putting it into action, and being consistent. When put into practice, this daily routine will help organize your priorities, putting you one step closer towards achieving your goals. Did you make your […]
This week I embraced each of my challenges with positive intent. My goal was to learn from each situation with a focus on being grateful with the outcome. In the end, I learned 3 things: Be Grateful for Struggles: hardships build character and prepare you for the next stage in life. Success is determined by […]
As you prepare for your work week, remember to harness your mental strength by following these simple steps: Identify what success means to YOU by end of day Friday Make a check list of items required to achieve your goal(s) Remember to celebrate your successes daily as positive reenforcement Each morning review your list, adjust, […]
Weeds are pesky plants that can be detrimental to the overall health of your lawn. And without proper care, certain species can aggressively overtake your landscape in a matter of weeks. Have situations at work ever felt like a weed; invading your space causing frustration, discomfort, and stress. This week I had a few weeds […]
This morning I woke up to a gloomy sky. As I watched the clouds slowly roll through, I was reminded of times I felt discouraged in life causing an overcast of bad vibes that blocked my joy. Even now when I feel this way, I do the following to penetrate through the fog: Acknowledge My […]
Two weeks ago I got hit hard. I spent nearly 64% of my work week in meetings, emails, and chat messages yet I “felt” unproductive. I asked myself, am I spending my time efficiently or am I giving my time away blindly without purpose. Last week I made a conscious decision to do 3 things: […]
As I watched the sunrise this morning, I reflected on the key learnings for me this week: 1. Practice the art of listening: being the loudest, always right, or closed minded will get you no where fast. Instead be collaborative, have positive intent, and observant… practice this and you might see changes in your daily […]
Last night, Sunday, March 17th, 2019 at 11:30pm, I had to make one of the hardest decisions of my life by putting down our family pet, Charcoal, of 17 years due to health issues. I was full of emotions as I struggled with making a life/death decision without Charcoal’s say in the matter. I started […]
The work environment is fairly complex. On one hand it can be a place where you are valued for your contributions and motivated to excel in your career. On the other it can be stressful, frustrating, and unrewarding. Does the latter sound familiar? Have you ever sat at your desk, face in your hands, and […]
I run an organization called San Diego Tech Hub. The organization is focused on driving social change, engaging the community, and creating opportunity for all. Our goals are simple: Our Mission: Inform, connect, and empower the San Diego tech community to drive social change. Our Vision: Establish San Diego as a collaborative, diverse, and […]
Have you stopped pushing yourself out of your comfort zone? Are you at a stage in life where you’ve achieved your career goals or accepted your personal situation because “it’s not that bad”? If this sounds familiar, be careful, as you might be getting too complacent. Being satisfied with your accomplishments or situation is not […]