When the idea of the personal curriculum started gaining popularity online, I was pumped. As the topics of this blog show, I’m all about personal development and helping others achieve their potential. Plus, my day job is in adult education. So, I love that so many people, especially young people, are finding creative ways to fight “brain rot” and keep learning new things outside of school. As I explored other guides on the topic, though, I noticed some advice that will set people up to fail with their first personal curriculum. I wanted to do a series to share some of my specialized knowledge in the field of education to help others design and implement a personal curriculum that will actually work for them. In this series of…
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I’ve been so excited to see the personal curriculum trend gaining popularity online. As someone with a Master’s in Education and a blog dedicated to personal development, I was thrilled to find such a positive movement that supports personal growth getting traction on social media. And this is a trend I can lend some expertise to! The movement began on TikTok. And it’s incredible that those on TikTok – which celebrates a short attention span – are recognizing the drawbacks of social media platforms and making plans to combat the “brain rot.” However, in my exploration of the topic, I’ve seen some advice that will set people up for failure. Those of us with experience creating an adult curriculum can spot these pitfalls a mile away. In this series…
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Do you believe you’re “just not a morning person”? Have you tried to build the perfect morning routine checklist, but you never seem to wake up early enough to follow it? Does your morning routine include hitting snooze twice, rushing to get dressed, and hastily eating processed food while you commute to work, raging at every other commuter because you’re already late? If you have kids, your morning is likely even more chaotic. Or maybe you’re passionate about personal improvement. So, you created a morning routine checklist that involves doing squats while you brush your teeth, taking a cold shower, and chugging a disgusting green juice powder. Despite following all the right self-improvement tips, you dread your mornings. Here’s how to completely revamp your approach and join…
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Many of us like to start fresh with the beginning of a new calendar year. We write resolutions and set intentions for how we’re going to be different in the new year. This often looks like jotting an assortment of healthy habits in no particular order on January 1st. Then we try to keep them up for as long as we can. And it’s common to drop most of them by the middle of the month. It can feel really demoralizing when this happens. But it’s not your fault. It’s just the system you’re using! Below, we’ll talk about how to shift your approach and actually meet your New Year’s goals this year. New Year’s Goals vs. Resolutions It might seem like I’m splitting hairs by differentiating goals and resolutions. But the process of setting goals is very…
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So, you want to live a more intentional life? Your first baby step is to journal. Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-reflection. Setting aside dedicated time to ponder a question and write out your answer can lead to some fascinating discoveries. If you already have a journaling habit, you know that your answer to a prompt can really surprise you! I crafted the self-reflection journal prompts below to address questions we all need to ask, but most of us avoid. I’ve written before about the importance of sorting your top priorities from lower-value activities you spend time and energy on. That sounds simple, but it’s no easy task. Many of your “fluff” activities are valuable and enjoyable in their own ways. It’s nonetheless…
