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    How to Live Intentionally as an INFP

    If you’re an INFP, the concept of intentional living will almost certainly interest you. If you’re unfamiliar, intentional living, at its core, just means focusing on meaning and purpose in your everyday life.   Movements like minimalism and essentialism – which I write about a lot here – support that same goal: to choose every aspect of your life with intention. Instead of just letting life “happen” to them, proponents of intentional living carefully consider their commitments, jobs, relationships, and even daily habits. And they select only the most meaningful to have a place in their lives.  As I explained in my Enneagram series, I see personality typology as extremely useful in crafting a more intentional life. That’s because frameworks like the Enneagram and Myers Briggs…

  • Essentialism

    Everything You Need to Know to Start a Personal Curriculum

    So, you’ve heard about the “personal curriculum” trend sweeping through TikTok and other social media platforms. You might be intrigued by the concept and ready to try one for yourself.   But you might also be overwhelmed by the idea of planning out an entire curriculum on your own.  Don’t worry! I’ve got all the information you need to get started here on the blog.   My “day job” is in creating adult curriculum. So, I’m excited that so many people are interested in learning new things outside of school. But in reviewing popular content on the idea of a personal curriculum for adults, I’ve seen some advice shared by non-education professionals that will likely backfire.   I’ve created the posts linked below to share some insight that will ensure that you succeed…

  • Essentialism

    The 10 Most Effective Study Tips to Get More out of Your Personal Curriculum

    Planning a personal curriculum? Excellent choice! Before you get started, I strongly recommend you review this list of most effective study tips for busy adults.  In this personal curriculum series, I provide detailed guides about… The personal curriculum trend is so exciting because it’s an opportunity for personal growth in which you are in the driver’s seat for your learning journey. But let’s be honest: it’s hard to concentrate and learn outside the formal structure of a course.  Fortunately, my “day job” involves creating adult curriculum. I have some useful guidance to share to make sure you succeed at your personal curriculum project.   Here are the most effective study tips for busy adults who want to keep learning new things.  What Is a Personal…

  • Essentialism

    Personal Curriculum Ideas for Assignments (That Are Actually Fun)

    Hopping on the personal curriculum trend? Great! You’re in the right spot.  In this series, I’ll guide you through… You may have already chosen your topic and found your resources. But what about assignments? Do you really need them?  Yes! But don’t worry. I’ve got all the info you need to quickly come up with the perfect assignments for your personal curriculum. These will ensure you’re learning as you progress through your personal curriculum. But they won’t cause you stress like assignments in school did.  What is a Personal Curriculum? I encourage you to review this post for a more comprehensive description of the personal curriculum trend. But in short, it’s a method for adults to support personal development and keep learning new things, even outside of school or a formal class. …

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    Free Learning Websites and Other Resources for Your Personal Curriculum

    In this personal curriculum series, I’ll guide you through what a personal curriculum is, how to design one you’ll actually complete, some personal curriculum ideas for topics, including new skills to learn and hobbies to try, and the most effective study tips for busy adults.  By now you probably know what a personal curriculum is and how to design one. And you may even have already decided what to learn.  You’re almost ready to start!  But there’s one major part missing: where do you find the resources for your personal curriculum? Ideally, you’ll read books and articles, watch films, and go on “field trips” as part of your self curriculum. But where do you find the best ones? And how do you avoid spending a fortune?   That’s where I can help. I’ve gathered…