April This month is rich with excellent opportunities to get more out of life! Celebrate the month by taking a chance on something, taking a walk to your favorite spot, encouraging a writer and youth in their studies, protecting the earth, and volunteering to help rebuild for families around the country! Don't pressure yourself to dive deep into all of these causes, but do scope them out to find out which aligns with your interests and passions. You may just get involved with a great organization where you can volunteer your time or even find your dream career! Check out what April has to … [Read more...]
The Art of Constructive Criticism
What does the word "criticism" trigger for you? For many of us, we think of uncomfortable jabbing comments that either throw us into an immediate state of defense or send us running for the hills. If the idea makes you cringe, you will learn below that constructive criticism is a beneficial tool in the workplace and in our personal relationships. The ability to give and receive criticism is critical for anyone who is looking to continually learn and grow. As a professional in the workplace, your projects will be under heavy scrutiny when dollar signs are involved. The executive or worker … [Read more...]
How to Find a Mentor: in a Medical Profession and Otherwise!
Mentorship is an invaluable component to any aspiring doctor’s journey. It provides direction in the midst of overwhelming decisions, encouragement when the road gets bumpy, and specific insights into your field of interest. Jessie Koljonen, doctor in the making, shares her experience with mentorship in our upcoming book and eBook series, Outliers in Medicine. Jessie has a background marked with many high achievements: She completed her undergraduate degree in Behavioral Biology at John Hopkins University, and has been involved in numerous medical organizations, building her resume and … [Read more...]
Bringing Creativity Back to Teaching
What does it take to be a good teacher and a creative one at that? Although a degree, experience, a great school, and a well-stocked classroom are always helpful, we find the teachers that set themselves apart are the ones who understand creativity the most. Teachers are constantly faced with the challenges of bringing an edge to education and creating a dynamic learning environment for their students amidst the standardized tests and tasks. We thought we would make your lives a bit easier by pulling together a few ways you can challenge yourself to remain passionate and creative … [Read more...]
Lace Up and Lets Go : Top Charity Fun Runs
Running for Charity Charity Runs have had a powerful effect on non-profit fundraising efforts for a myriad of organizations nationwide. Not only do the fun and competitive runs have health benefits, but they can be a uniting force socially, while generating cash for great causes! Thinking of taking part in one yourself? Here are four unique national charity opportunities to get you started. What are you waiting for? Being an outlier means pushing past what you thought you were capable of. If this includes a fitness goal to overcome these may just be the way to get your feet wet (or … [Read more...]
How your words can be a game changer #InspireHerMind #RunLikeaGirl
Women are strong, intelligent, and generally underrated. The popular female stigma accepted by many adult men and women is hindering young ladies and teens from pursuing their passions and doing what they were born to do. At least that’s what the statistics show. These inspiring commercials will change the way you look at the foundations of femininity and inspire you to address young females as so much more than “pretty” and “dainty”. This Verizon ad highlights a young woman and her curiosity from childhood to pre-teen years, toward nature and tinkering with … [Read more...]