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Costs of College: Making the Best Choices
In this past Sunday’s Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article (link at end), I was interviewed about the impact of the high cost of college on education decision-making. Though I commented on the realities that most can no longer afford to go to college to “find themselves,” I do believe that a life choice should be more than simply a well-paying, in-demand job. Yes, a person needs to know job market information, but if you are miserable or unsuccessful, that’s really not enough for the long term. A poor career choice can negatively affect your relationships as well as mental and physical health. There are many education paths and levels that can lead to success and happiness.
Making grounded education and career choices involves FIRST looking at yourself in terms of interests, skills, values and personality and THEN exploring what is out there that relates specifically to you, not the whole world of work. Career counseling helps individuals do this through insightful conversation, career research, and exercises, including career inventories (which by the way are not meant to ”tell you what you should be” even if you wish they would!).
I love helping high school students through retirees answer the question “what do I want to be when I grow up.” And if you are thinking of going back to school, it is especially critical to be clear and grounded before investing time and money.
Speaking of money, HERE IS THE LINK TO THE TRIBUNE-REVIEW ARTICLE. Lots of good data there!
Affirmations for the New Year and Beyond – Prosperity Ideas
I love that so many alternatives to New Year’s resolutions are emerging. For decades I have done a yearly reflection and set intentions and a theme. This year I am writing a full page of an affirmation daily in a special notebook (inspired by Louise Hay) relating to my theme. Since manifesting involves feeling and faith, I verbally say the affirmations with emotion as I write; if I need help believing it, I recall a time in the past when I was in that space. My theme for 2020 is Manifesting Abundance and Joy Joyfully.
Three of my affirmations this year have been:
-I serve people with authentic love and prosper.
-I welcome financial abundance from Infinite Source.
-I am already prosperous and create more.
This notebook exercise is a self-designed 10-week course related to financial prosperity, though, abundance means more, of course, than money: good health, love, friendships, etc. My home equity loan for a $10,000 roof last year has been a personal motivator!
A few years ago, I created an affirmation from a five-step process that was quite helpful when I said it daily with emotion and belief. I share it with you as an example in case prosperity is on your intention list this year:
“I attract financial abundance of all types, including work that is of service to others, effortless, and deeply meaningful to me and uses my gifts optimally.”
It has been invigorating to read prosperity wisdom from many sources, which come from deep spiritual and psychological perspectives. It is also exciting to think about how I can use more of my prosperity to bring joy to others as well as me.
I wish you inspiration and insight as you create and manifest intentions that bring you joy this year!
P.S. If you know anyone who wants to be happier in their career/job or more successful their job search, I am grateful for referrals.
“I Am” Affirmation Song : Happy, Healthy, Wealthy, Whole
My October newsletter featured a favorite inspirational musician, Eddie Watkins Jr. In the New Year’s spirit, I’d like to share his catchy, energizing song from his Heartsongs CD that is in the form of an affirmation; click here to hear “Happy, Healthy, Wealthy, Whole”. The song also includes meaningful words of gratitude. In case you missed the song I shared earlier, click here for “I’m Saying Yes to Life.” Sounds like another good way to start the year and new decade!
Consider starting the New Year by supporting artists. Click here for Eddie’s web page and here for additional music.