Friday, January 31, 2014

Inspirational Playlist

Music has an incredible power to impact us in a variety of ways.
Download an inspiring playlist, put on your headphones, and enjoy!

Need an idea, here's one of our favorites:
  • Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) – Kelly Clarkson
  • Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
  • Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
  • Skyscraper – Demi Lovato
  • It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
  • Beautiful – Christina Aguilera
  • Where is the Love? – Black Eyed Peas
  • We are the Champions – Queen
  • Not Afraid – Eminem
  • Walking on Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves
  • Human – The Killers
  • Remember the Name – Fort Minor
  • What a Feeling – Irene Cara
  • Imagine – John Lennon
  • Don’t Worry be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
  • Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
  • Beautiful Day – U2
  • Stand By Me ~ Ben E. King
  • What a Wonderful World –  Louis Armstrong
Still looking for other ideas?  Check out 8 Tracks which has free music playlists

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Sample Questions To Ask Someone About Their Job

Grow your professional network: Start by asking someone about their job

Why?  70% of all jobs come from your network.  By focusing on strengthening your professional network you may secure a position a great position, be supported to grow professionally, or be exposed to new opportunities.

Use any of these questions and add any of your own that you feel are relevant and helpful for learning about this field and position. You may also think of additional questions while you are speaking with this person. These are just a jumping off point. Ask what you are curious about knowing.
  • How did your education prepare you for this position?
  • What position did you start in?
  • What personality traits and skills are important for this career?
  • What are your work responsibilities?
  • Please describe a typical day.
  • Please explain your work schedule (how many hours worked per week, weekends, nights, etc.)
  • What do you like about your position?
  • What is challenging about your position?
  • What are the personal rewards of this opportunity?
  • What are the advancement and growth opportunities in this field?
  • What other organizations hire people in this field?
  • What are the trends for the future in this field?
  • How competitive is it to get into this field?
  • Can you recommend anyone else I could speak with in another organization about this field?


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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Eat Well: Snack Bar Basics

Whether you woke up late or have a packed day, there will likely be a morning when you don't even have 5 minutes to whip up a quick breakfast.  Reach into your cupboard and grab a snack bar, but be confident you are picking one that is well balanced.  With hundreds of options, that might be a tougher task then you think. 

But wait, I thought snack bars were "bad"?
We often think of food as good or bad.  However, it is much more complex than that.  
Are there better options for breakfast than snack bars?  Absolutely!  
Can some snack bars be a better option than a doughnut, sugary cereal, or no breakfast? Absolutely!
 
 
4 Keys to a better bar:
  1. Does it have at least 3 grams of fiber?
  2. Does it have at least 5 grams of protein?
  3. Does it contain less than 35% calories from sugar?
  4. How much total fat and saturated fat does it contain?
Web MD's recommendations:
  • Clif Bars
  • Odwalla Bars
  • Power Bar Harvest
  • Luna Bars
  • Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars
  • Quaker Oatmeal Breakfast Squares
  • Quaker Chewy Trial Mix Granola Bars

Eat Well: Grabbing Breakfast on Campus

Live on campus?  Stop by the dining hall or cafe on your way to class.


Blake Dining Commons
open for breakfast
weekdays: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
weekends: 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Suggested options

  • consider making a yogurt parfait
  • try one of Anne's famous omelets
  • whole wheat toast, fruit, and peanut butter
  • scrambled eggs with veggies

Carpe Diem Cafe
open for breakfast
weekdays starting at 9:00 a.m.
weekends at 7:00 a.m. when Saturday classes are scheduled (otherwise 9:00 a.m.)





How to Build a Perfect Smoothie

Smoothies can be a healthy, convenient and portable option for breakfast.  Skip the pre-packaged ones or the ones at fast-food restaurants as they are often loaded with processed ingredients.  Instead, throw some of your favorite fruits and veggies into a blender, and enjoy!

You don't need hundreds of recipes.  Just focus on the building blocks and get creative!