FEATURED few tips I’ve learned to live a more intentional, focused, and fulfilled life for both in and out of the workplace. 1. Intentionality in Work Plan your day, and if you can, plan your week. To-do lists are essential for this. When you walk into work, you should know what top three tasks you need to complete to make your day successful. That’s the thing with intentionality- you must show up every time, not just physically but mentally. For me personally, I’ve realized my focus is much more effective in the morning, specifically before 1:00 pm. I try to be intentional Ruby Keys, Vice President Geraci Media
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established healthy relationships.
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more thought and focus completed before 1:00 pm hits. 2. Intentionality in Personal Health Live a balanced life, and no, I don’t
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Work hard, be kind, and do what you love. To understand this, it’s important to reflect on each life phase and transition point. Ask yourself “what is great about my life today?”, “what concerns me about my life right now?”, and
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