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Most people avoid challenges like they are avoiding the plague. Struggle isn’t enjoyable, so it’s natural to avoid it as much as possible. There’s an issue with this strategy: There’s a lot to be gained from the struggle. There are many aspects to life that are...

Searching for an Athletic Director position can be challenging these days. Many schools may spend as little as ten seconds screening each curriculum vitae or résumé. Here are some suggestions that can help you shine bright from the crowd and ensure that you get called...

The Silver Lining Welcome to day 5 of the gratefulness challenge. Wow, you made it! Congratulations! Aren’t you excited? Today we’re going to be talking about the power of ALWAYS being able to find something to be grateful for. Reflection: It may seem like a trite,...

Gratitude Affirmations Welcome to day 4 of the gratitude challenge. What was it like saying, “Thank you,” to so many people? How did it change the way you went through your day? Today we’re going to be discussing the important gratitude affirmations. Reflection:...

The Power of Saying, “Thank You” Welcome to day 3 of the gratefulness challenge. I hope you found it helpful to do some gratitude journaling yesterday. Today we’re going to be talking about the power of saying, “Thank you.” This can totally change the way you...

Gratefulness Journaling Welcome to day 2 of the gratefulness challenge. Wasn’t yesterday great? We talked about the practice of noticing. Today we’re going to be working on gratefulness journaling. Reflection: Gratefulness journaling takes the practice of awareness a...

Before deciding to seek out a mentor, you must first determine what you hope to gain from the relationship. That means you need to spend time thinking about both your short and long term goals. Once you’re fully clear on where you want to be, the selection process...

12 Practical Ways to Practice Gratitude Gratitude isn’t a common habit, but without gratitude, life is more challenging than it needs to be. Feeling grateful resets your perspective, and this is a gift you can give yourself each day. If you find yourself feeling...

As an athletic administrator our work provides us the opportunity to show the wide range and depth of our abilities. We usually get frustrated and discouraged when we fail to live up to our own expectations or that of our colleagues. However, we need recognize that...

Finding success is always difficult no matter what you try to accomplish. Success is much easier and faster with a mentor. Maybe you want the satisfaction of pursuing your dream alone. Or maybe you’re embarrassed to reach out to a potential mentor or don’t even know...