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I don't have a great answer, other than just doing a little bit every day, and trying to limit the amount that I let each one distract me. I'm pretty reactive about everything on that list except for Twitter and my blog - everything else I'm more of a "responder" than an initiator. Sometimes I will also block off one hour at a time to process requests/emails/tweets - that's a helpful way to just power through. Good luck!
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I tag e-Books that I find in Delicious here: http://delicious.com/jennyblake/ebooks. You could also check out Content Feast: http://contentfeast.com/.
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In theory, let it live long and prosper.
In practice, EAT IT. I have no self-control or will-power when it comes to cupcakes. None. If it crosses my path, it is as good as doomed. -
asked by opheliaswebb
Well, my vision statement for the last few years has been that I want to be an "author/speaker/life coach/workshop leader/entrepreneur extraordinaire." And do you know what the funny thing is? As I get closer to realizing that goal (am doing many of those things now), I am wondering if that is still the vision that I want. I *think* so, but I don't think I'll really know until I take the plunge and try it out full-time. Not sure when that day will come, but it scares me shitless (in a good way) just thinking about it!
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I've only heard briefly about NLP and never actually experienced it, so it's hard for me to comment on that (or hypnotism).
In general, I'm into whatever works best for the individual. I have friends who believe in intuitive healers and other non-traditional third-party support, and even if I can't intellectually get my head around it, if it works for them who am I to judge? So at the end of the day - I say experiment and stick with whatever works :) -
Hmmm...this one really made me think! My three absolute must-haves for any person I'm in a relationship with are honesty, respect and loyalty.
After that? I'd like to be physically attracted to the person, and ideally he would be a mix of optimistic, driven (but not to the point of round-the-clock work obsession), caring/supportive, sense of humor (doesn't have to be a comedian), athletic, and get along well with my friends and family.
A nice to have? Romantic and into doing creative little things to show appreciation.
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asked by steflau
Thank you! It's funny, I almost don't know how to respond to that, because I totally have ups and downs with confidence and life after college.
You know what scares me? The moments I feel unhappy or lonely. I wonder if I'm just being spoiled and ungrateful for everything that I do have in my life. I worry that I'm delaying my happiness instead of just soaking up and enjoying what is already here.
Advice for conquering it? Be patient and compassionate with yourself. Know that there will be good days and bad days. Take everything one day at a time and make small improvements even when you don't know how to address the big stuff. Every little bit helps. And find reasons to smile! And laugh. And be with friends and family. That's the stuff that really counts :D -
How to make eye contact while out with friends or family. Put the iPhone down!
Believe me, I am so guilty of this too. I've noticed that when my friends and I are waiting for things, like to be seated at a restaurant, we all whip out our phones. What about striking up a conversation instead? -
Not sure where you are in your process, but I say just do it! The Bay Area is awesome. Tons of cool, laid-back people, great weather, and lots of things to do within close proximity (city stuff, surfing, hiking, skiing, etc). The only downside is that the cost of living can be high if you are moving here from anywhere except NYC. Worth it though!
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Blogging about love.
On both I feel pretty clueless, but at least my book proposal is about something I created in my crazy head (my book). Love? You got me. Mystifying! And any thoughts I share on love have likely not been shared anywhere else...so that's pretty scary. But kind of freeing at the same time :)
WAIT. You want to know what is scariest?! Writing the CHAPTER on Dating & Relationships for my book. Do a bunch of blank pages count?! -
I really would want to do an around-the-world ticket and go to multiple places, but I know that's sort of cheating. Some places I've never been that are at the top of my list: Africa (safari), Australia, Greece, Japan and Thailand.
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asked by carlosmiceli
YES! I feel like dropping everything quite often. At the same time, when I think about what makes me happy I remember that it's often being productive working on things I care about (like my book, my blog, and interacting with people).
I think it's a balance, but I would love to unplug and say no more than I currently do. And at some point, yes - I absolutely want to see what it's like just to drop EVERYTHING and go travel or experience the world in a state of "non-productivity." -
Honestly? A crumb or two. But what kind of bribe are we talking? I'd say at least three red velvets. Except I'd get so distracted by the cupcakes I'd probably forget what you were bribing me for in the first place.
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OMG. J-Money IRL - no DOUBT! On that note, can you please jump out of my computer again? I miss you!!
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I'm open to the possibility of life on other planets...but don't spend too much time thinking about it :)
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You know what's crazy? I don't have one! Someone asked me this the other day and I got totally stumped.
I'm not that into actors, but if I had to date a celebrity, I think I'd pick Jake Gyllenhaal - tall, dark hair, friendly, athletic, and seems like an all around cool guy. So Jake - if you are reading my Formspring, have your people call my people. -
I'd say from taking baby steps :) My confidence builds when I can start doing something (or seeing something in myself) and feeling what success or positive thoughts are like. I realize how much happier it makes me to be confident and optimistic - so when I notice myself being critical I try to catch those thoughts early - and replace them with alternative statements that I know to be true (or would rather choose to believe).
That said, it definitely goes in waves like most things in life, I suppose! I'm definitely still learning to embrace confidence and be FABULOUS :D -
Such a good question! Technically never (if you actually went to college) - since everything qualifies as "life after."
As far as my blog, I'm not sure how much longer I'll be blogging about "life after college" (but at least a few years). I tend to write more about life in general, and the age of my readers really ranges from people in their 20s and 30s, to people my parents' age, and all the way to my grandparents! At the end of the day, I like to think we can all keep learning about life after college - it's a lifelong process :) -
I love my blue Dr. Grip :)
In general, I like ballpoint pens with a handle-thingy so I can hook it onto the cover of my Moleskine when I'm not using it (or into the spiral of my 5-star notebook which is what I use as a journal). -
Ducks? Can I have a liter of puppies instead?
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Jenny Blake’s Bio
Jenny blogs at http://LifeAfterCollege.org, where she shares practical tips for life, work, money, happiness, personal growth, productivity and more. She works full-time at Google as a Career Development Program Manager and coach.
