Navigating Year One
Navigating your first year in your first job after college can be difficult and overwhelming. The good news is: you’re not the only one who feels that way! In this LEARN with @LifeAfterWake ...
Your Money and Your Time: Managing Life as a New Professional
By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University
There’s a lot of emphasis on work in your ...
Categories: budgeting, build a life, finances, first job, time management, work-life balance, year one, young professional
Boundaries for Breakfast (and Lunch and Dinner)
In this article from Thrive Global, Wake Forest alumnus Ryan Riccordella (’15) tackles the topic of boundaries and why you need them. He breaks down tips and strategies for boundary-setting at ...
How to Stop Overthinking Everything
Be honest: do you overthink everything?
For most Wake Foresters, being a perfectionist is a common struggle! We want to get things right, make the best decisions to position us well for the ...
Bullet Journaling: What Is It, and Why Does It Matter?
We can all use a new productivity tool, to help manage tasks and to-do lists and keep ourselves organized. One such tools is the bullet journal, “a mindfulness practice disguised as a ...
Categories: goal-setting, practice reflection, time management, work strategies
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