Adapted from the Wake Forest University Mentoring Resource Center’s National Mentoring Month 2020 web page. As you begin a new year, this is the perfect time to get clarity around your values – those things that are most important to you in your life, […]
In this article by Summer Allen on Mindful.org, the author introduces a concept called “prospection,” thinking ahead to the future. She suggests that there are specific ways that prospection can enrich our lives around decision-making, goal-setting, well-being, and interpersonal relationships. So what are you […]
In this Psychology Today article by Allison McWilliams (’95), Assistant Vice President for Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University, she explores how pursing meaning and purpose are paralyzing young adults. If you’ve found yourself on the receiving end of […]
Career coach Emilie Wapnick explores the idea of being a “multipotentialite,” having a wide range of interests and jobs over a lifetime. Watch her TEDxBend talk to learn more about this concept and how you might apply it to your career journey.
Been feeling stuck in a rut at work? Or unmotivated to get started on that next project? We’ve all felt uninspired at some point in our job roles. In this New York Times article by Tim Herrera, he offers up some practical tips for […]
Let’s face it, money management is a big part of adulthood. Whether you’re paying off student loans, saving for retirement, or trying to save money towards a big purchase like a home, it can be tricky to know the best strategies for investing your money. […]
We all go through ups and downs in life. But do you have a self-care plan, or good coping strategies, in place to help you weather difficult times that come your way? In this article by Shelly Tygielski on Mindful.org, she offers three reasons […]
In this article from Harvard Business Review, writer Gaetano DiNardi argues that hobbies can actually make employees even better at their jobs. Extracurricular activities outside of the workplace can develop creativity, perspective, and confidence. Learn more about how and why you should pursue your […]
What does it really mean to define your own work-life balance? In this article on Psychology Today, Wake Forest University Assistant Vice President for Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Allison McWilliams, shares 3 key steps for identifying and living out the balanced […]
Looking for another perspective on work-life balance? Author Olga Khazan suggests that the act of trying to force work-life balance could, in fact, be causing us to be more imbalanced. Read her article to consider how the pursuit of balance could be effecting your […]