I created this site to store all of the information I’ve included in my most recent blog posts. There will be a lot of great resources here for you to examine your life. My inspiration to do this The Year of You year-long online journal was inspired by the book, “The Year of You: 365 Journal Writing Prompts for Creative Self-Discovery” by Heather Braime (amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Year-You-Journal-Creative-Self-Discovery-ebook/dp/B076Z6Y5L9/ref=sr_1_1).
As you can guess, I’ll be adding to the list almost every day, so check back to see what new.
Articles
Emotional Challenges
- 12 Ways Abandonment Issues Impact A Person’s Life – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/7521/ways-abandonment-issues-impact-life/
- 20 Signs Someone Has Abandonment Issues (+ How To Overcome Them) – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/6064/signs-abandonment-issues/
- 21 Proven Ways To Overcome Impostor Syndrome – https://startupbros.com/21-ways-overcome-impostor-syndrome/
- Feeling Like a Fraud at Work Has Roots in Childhood: Here’s How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome – https://melodywilding.com/how-to-overcome-impostor-syndrome/
- How To Love Somebody With Abandonment Issues: 8 Key Tips – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/6500/love-somebody-abandonment-issues/
- What is Imposter Syndrome – https://www.verywellmind.com/imposter-syndrome-and-social-anxiety-disorder-4156469
- Why Do I Feel Like a Fraud? – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-flux/201703/why-do-i-feel-fraud
Food for Thought
- Scenius, or Communal Genius – https://www.wired.com/2008/06/scenius-or-comm/
- Further notes on scenius – https://austinkleon.com/2017/05/12/scenius/
- If You Want to Get Better at Something, Ask Yourself These Two Questions – https://hbr.org/2018/11/if-you-want-to-get-better-at-something-ask-yourself-these-two-questions
- Your Work Is Not for Everyone – https://goinswriter.com/not-for-everyone/
Happiness/Joy
- After a string of life setbacks, here’s how I learned to rethink happiness – https://www.fastcompany.com/90595384/after-a-string-of-life-setbacks-heres-how-i-learned-to-rethink-happiness
Health and Well-Being
- Your ‘Surge Capacity’ Is Depleted; It’s Why You Feel Awful: Here’s how to pull yourself out of despair and live your life – https://elemental.medium.com/your-surge-capacity-is-depleted-it-s-why-you-feel-awful-de285d542f4c
Living Life/Self-Awareness/Personal Development
- 7 Crucial Lessons People Often Learn Too Late in Life – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbvdOuo9pkc&t=197s
- 7 Priorities In Life That Should Always Come First – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/10882/priorities-in-life/
- 8 Rules to Live by in 2021 – https://medium.com/on-the-couch/8-rules-to-live-by-in-2021-9c9f6767f45a
- 9 Rules To Live By For A Life You Won’t Regret For A Second – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/12310/rules-to-live-by/
- 10 Choices You Will Regret In 10 Years Time – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/2929/10-choices-you-will-regret-in-10-years-time/
- 15 signs your life is more on track than you may think – https://www.businessinsider.com/15-signs-your-life-more-on-track-you-may-think-2019-8
- 18 Little Things To Start Doing Now If You Want To Be Ahead Of Everyone Else In 10 Years – https://thoughtcatalog.medium.com/18-little-things-to-start-doing-now-if-you-want-to-be-ahead-of-everyone-else-in-10-years-db2c52031b08
- 20 Signs You’re Disrespecting Yourself (And How To Stop) – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/3718/20-signs-youre-disrespecting-stop/
- 21 Examples of Personal Development Goals for a Better You – https://iosipratama.medium.com/21-examples-of-personal-development-goals-for-a-better-you-7dddcbc2f1b1
- 21 Things Everyone Should Know About Life – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/9249/things-know-about-life/
- 30 Ways To Get Your Life Together Once And For All – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/9878/get-your-life-together/
- Are You Willing to Do Whatever It Takes? – https://www.success.com/are-you-willing-to-do-whatever-it-takes/
- Becoming better grownups – https://www.holstee.com/blogs/mindful-matter/becoming-better-grownups
- Do As Many Of These 30 Things As Possible To Make Your Life Better – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/11050/make-your-life-better/
- Don’t want to retire? Here’s how to maintain a fulfilling career into your 80s and beyond. – https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/older-worker-career-success-habit/2021/03/01/f2803642-7787-11eb-948d-19472e683521_story.html?outputType=amp
- How To Get People To Respect You: 7 No Bullsh*t Tips That Actually Work – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/12349/how-to-get-people-to-respect-you/
- How to Make Peace With Your Past So You Can Create a Stronger Future – https://www.inc.com/amy-morin/how-to-make-peace-with-your-past-so-you-can-create-a-stronger-future.html
- How To Reboot And Restart Your Life: 12 Steps To Take – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/15169/how-to-reboot-restart-your-life/
- How To Take Control Of Your Life: 8 Effective Tips – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/15205/how-to-take-control-of-your-life/
- How to Use Your Past to Your Advantage – https://medium.com/publishous/how-to-use-your-past-to-your-advantage-eda371a40d01
- If You Spot These 40 Signs In Your Life, You’re Doing Better Than You Think – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/2725/40-signs-youre-doing-well-in-life-even-though-you-dont-think-so/
- Self-Help Vs. Real-Help: How to (Actually) Improve Your Life – http://ayotheauthor.com/real-help/
- The 4 types of personalities leaders need in their inner circle – https://www.fastcompany.com/90607514/the-4-types-of-personalities-leaders-need-in-their-inner-circle
- This Is How To Have A Long Awesome Life: 5 Secrets From Research – https://www.bakadesuyo.com/2021/04/exercise/
- What would you stop doing? – https://www.holstee.com/blogs/mindful-matter/what-would-you-stop-doing
- Why Self-Awareness Is Important and How to Develop It – https://www.success.com/why-self-awareness-is-important-and-how-to-develop-it/
Mindset/Decision-Making
- 3 Reasons Why You Make Terrible Decisions (And How to Stop) – https://markmanson.net/decision-making
- Active Mindset vs Passive Mindset: How To Control Your Destiny – https://medium.com/darius-foroux/active-mindset-vs-passive-mindset-how-to-control-your-destiny-37692670388
- Getting Better vs Being Good – https://99u.adobe.com/articles/7150/getting-better-vs-being-good
- Growth Mindset is a Habit You Want – https://medium.com/better-humans/growth-mindset-is-a-habit-you-want-c46061ee9fe6
- How A Growth Mindset Will Revolutionize Your Life (And How To Develop One) – https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/7469/growth-mindset/
- How to Make Better Decisions Using Intuition (Tim Ferriss) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjZH7nmsHpk
- The Incredible Benefits of a “Get Better” Mindset (Heidi Grant Halvorson) – https://99u.adobe.com/videos/22655/heidi-grant-halvorson-the-incredible-benefits-of-a-get-better-mindset
Motivational Stories (mostly sports-related, because sports is a microcosm of society)
- San Francisco Giants outfielder Drew Robinson’s remarkable second act – https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30800732/san-francisco-giants-outfielder-drew-robinson-remarkable-second-act
Purpose/Meaning/Values
- Meaning vs. Purpose – https://www.worldtreecoaching.com/meaning-vs-purpose/
- The Purpose Of Life Is Not Happiness: It’s Usefulness (Darius Foroux) – https://dariusforoux.com/happiness-usefulness/
- What is the Purpose of College – https://www.forbes.com/sites/brandonbusteed/2019/04/10/whats-the-purpose-of-college/?sh=3a721301354e
Side Hustle/Business
- 5 Tips to Start a Side Hustle Even if You Have No Profitable Skills – https://sidehustleacademy.com/5-tips-to-start-a-side-hustle-even-if-you-have-no-profitable-skills/
- How to Face Your Fears and Become the Courageous Entrepreneur You Want To Be – https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/how-to-face-your-fears-as-an-entrepreneur/
- Three Elements of Every Strong Offer – https://sidehustleschool.com/episode/1150/
- Why You Should Start a Side Hustle in 2019 and Beyond – https://sidehustleacademy.com/why-you-should-start-a-side-hustle-in-2019-and-beyond/
Success/Goal Setting
- 6 daily habits that set successful people apart, borrowed from the likes of Warren Buffett and Tim Cook – https://www.businessinsider.com/daily-success-habits-warren-buffett-tim-cook-2019-5?amp
- Are You Willing to Do Whatever It Takes? – https://www.success.com/are-you-willing-to-do-whatever-it-takes/
- Is There A Blueprint To Success? – https://dariusforoux.com/blueprint-to-success/
- Kids Don’t Need to Stay ‘On Track’ to Succeed – https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/02/path-success-squiggly-line/606631/
- The Surprising Science of Goal Setting – And Why You’re Probably Doing It Wrong – https://markmanson.net/goal-setting
- The Three Conditions for Making Ordinary Magic – https://chrisguillebeau.com/the-three-conditions-for-making-ordinary-magic/
Teaching/Learning
- Reimagining Genius Hour as a PBL Mastery Hour – http://ajjuliani.com/mastery-hour/
Your Future/Legacy
- This Is How You Leave a Legacy – https://www.success.com/rohn-this-is-how-you-leave-a-legacy/
- What Is a Great Legacy? – https://www.success.com/what-is-a-great-legacy/
Videos
Lessons/Stories
- Bring on the Learning Revolution (Sir Ken Robinson) – https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_bring_on_the_learning_revolution
- Choose Your Own Adventure: Career! (Steven Tomlinson) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ_P7col8c0
- Overcoming Resistance & Why Talent Doesn’t Matter (Marie Forleo and Steven Pressfield) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZToRdS2HRc
- The Biggest Disease Affecting Humanity: I’m Not Enough (Marisa Peer) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMGGsIvX2t0
- The Happy Secret for Better Work (Shawn Anchor) – https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work
- The Power of Vulnerability (Brene Brown) – https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en
- The Truth About Your Calling (Marie Forleo and Seth Godin) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtfvZ_KOiZY
- To This Day…for the Bullied and Beautiful: Shane Koyczan – https://www.ted.com/talks/shane_koyczan_to_this_day_for_the_bullied_and_beautiful
- What It Takes To Have an Extraordinary Life (Marie Forleo and Tony Robbins) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuFysBXxMUw
- Why I Must Come Out: Geena Rocero – https://www.ted.com/talks/geena_rocero_why_i_must_come_out
Motivation/Inspiration
- 5 Minutes for the NEXT 50 Years of Your LIFE (Matthew McConaughey) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKJImnk-gzQ
- A Pep Talk about a Pep Talk (Brad Montague) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnzsXWAxRPI
- Every Runner Has A Reason – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUX3ZIeS9yQ
- How to Create a Better Morning Routine (Tim Ferriss) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHAyE0UC5I4
- Make An Impact – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb7_YJp9bVA
- This One Question Will Make Every Decision In Your Life Easier – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t16_xGajxI
- You vs You – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXQN7W9y_Tw
Reports/Studies
- Forging Pathways to Purposeful Work: The Role of Higher Education (Gallup/Bates College) – https://www.gallup.com/education/248222/gallup-bates-purposeful-work-2019.aspx
Movies/Documentaries
Documentaries
- Brene Brown: The Call to Courage (Trailer) – https://www.netflix.com/title/81010166
- A Life’s Work: The Philosophy of a Craftsman – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zweMkuQc3pU
- The Playbook (Trailer) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iapq84suC3c
Movies
- A Time to Kill (Trailer) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=701GQjY6PaI
- Coach Carter (Trailer) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_GleoanbPE
- Coco Official (Trailer) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvr68u6k5sI
- Safety (Trailer) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0j8O2swT5o
- Soul (Trailer) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOsLIiBStEs
- The Rookie (Trailer) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaqVeDVg2pI
Self-Assessment Resources
Personality Assessments
- Myers-Briggs Personality Test – http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
- Enneagram Personality Test – https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test
- The Nine Enneagram Type Descriptions – https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions
- The Complete Guide to The Enneagram Personality Test – https://www.growthmarketingpro.com/enneagram-personality-test/
- (New) Principles You Assessment – https://principlesyou.com/
Strengths Assessments
- Character Strengths
- VIA Institute on Character – https://www.viacharacter.org/
- Engagement Strengths
- CliftonStrengths Quick Reference – https://www.gallup.com/file/workplace/245090/CliftonStrengthsQuickReferenceCard.pdf (short description)
- CliftonStrengths Full Theme Descriptions – https://www.wiboscoc.org/uploads/3/7/2/4/37244219/strengthsfinder_full_description.pdf (long description)
- The 34 Ways to Describe What You Naturally Do Best – https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx
- CliftonStrengths Descriptors – https://www.med.umn.edu/sites/med.umn.edu/files/strengths_quick_reference_guide_w_pro_con_.pdf
Books
- Real Help: An Honest Guide to Self-Improvement (Ayodeji Awosika) – https://www.amazon.com/Real-Help-Honest-Guide-Self-Improvement-ebook/dp/B082RH235W/ref=sr_1_3
- Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days (Chris Guillebeau) – https://www.amazon.com/Side-Hustle-Idea-Income-Days/dp/1524758841/ref=sr_1_3
- The Book of Coaching: For Extraordinary Coaches (Ajit Nawalkha and Neeta Bhushan) – https://www.amazon.com/Book-Coaching-Extraordinary-Coaches-ebook/dp/B075NK4WV2/ref=sr_1_1
- The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life (Edith Eger) – https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Lessons-Save-Your-Life/dp/1982143096/ref=sr_1_1
- Thought Leader Launch: 7 Ways to Make 7 Figures With Your Million-Dollar Message (Aurora Winter) – https://www.amazon.com/Thought-Leader-Launch-Figures-Million-Dollar-ebook/dp/B07TP4JZ8W/ref=sr_1_2
Meditation (Music/Guided/Silent)
Benefits of Meditation
- 76 Benefits of Meditation and Mindfulness (Scientific Research) – https://liveanddare.com/benefits-of-meditation/
Guided
- (Guided) Breathing Meditation: Diana Winston – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4Ey8C4o5tE
Music
- Ancestral Home: R Carlos Nakai (4:52) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-RGBQicUns
- At the Center is Love: Liquid Mind (6:08) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQneawxy0pQ
- Balance: Liquid Mind (6:40) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge066guNr90
- Breathe in Me: Liquid Mind (7:25) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqG-FpvJ4tQ
- In the Stillness: Liquid Mind (6:30) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHbeC8Xj8JU
- Lullaby for Grown Ups: Liquid Mind (5:22) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hyqss5-_AFM
- Take Me Tenderly: Liquid Mind (6:56) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyVi2LhlYMk
- Teach Me to Whisper: Liquid Mind (7:03) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cocj364brdY
- Through My Eyes: Liquid Mind (6:45) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIh20IZo1Q
- Thought Museum: Liquid Mind (5:05) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPCNLX7ESCE
- Warm in You: Liquid Mind (7:03) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edRGJMwKuwY
Silent
- 5 minute Silent Meditation (Nick Keomahavong) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iosc4IogWow
- 10 minute Silent Meditation (Mark Freeman) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpbgywrvAf0
- 10 minute Silent Meditation (Nick Keomahavong)) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5syrI8cuyzQ
- 15 minute Silent Meditation (Mark Freeman) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdKZpH-YpUk
- 15 minute Silent Meditation (Nick Keomahavong) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1yoz0hrV98
- 20 minute Silent Meditation (Mark Freeman) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XenTtjaQuSM
- 30 minute Silent Meditation (Nick Keomahavong) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWzNrcQ5DsQ
- 45 minute Silent Meditation (Nick Keomahavong) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh6-cS9XBCY
- 60 minute Silent Meditation (Nick Keomahavong) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMEQeX4eZDQ
Inspirational Music
- A New Day: Danny Gokey – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TrKXehB0pg
- Burn the Ships: For King and Country – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOVrOuKVBuY
- Good Life: One Republic – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZhQOvvV45w
- Keep Me in the Moment: Jeremy Camp – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb1bx3hYfzg
- Learning: Jason Gray – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGWi6KynB8s
Additional Information
Self-Assessments
- Engaged Work Scale and Engaged Work Self-Assessment – engaged work assessment tool, 4-5-21
- Extraordinary Life Self-Assessment and Reflection (A Test on Life) – coming back soon…
- My Life Self-Assessment (Alternate to Wheel of Life) – my life self assessment, 4-28-21
Presentations/Workbooks/Worksheets
- 2022 North Carolina Community College Advisors Conference, Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, North Carolina
- Redefining Student Success Through Transformational Advising (Session 1) and Find Your Why, Find Your Way to a Better Life and a Better You
- Presentation Slides – nccc advisors conference presentations, 6-8-22
- Redefining Student Success Through Transformational Advising (Session 1) and Find Your Why, Find Your Way to a Better Life and a Better You
- 2022 North Carolina Community College Presentation, “Pathway Selection, Build on Experience, Explore Career Options, and Connect with Work”
- Guided Pathways 2.0 Presentation Slides – guided pathways 2.0, 2-23-22
- Character Resume Template and Example – character resume template and bill johnson example, 2-22-22
- Portfolio Life Template and Example – portfolio life activity and bill example, 2-22-22
- 2021 NACADA National Conference
- You, The Superhero Poster Session
- Poster Slides – you, the superhero slides,10-4-21
- Know Yourself Handout – know yourself worksheet, 10-4-21
- Become the Catalyst for Student Success
- Presentation Slides – catalyst for student success, 10-8-21
- Session Worksheet – catalyst for student success worksheet, 10-4-21
- Find Your Why: Meaningful Work, Meaningful Life
- Presentation Slides – find your why, 10-8-21
- Session Worksheet – find your why session worksheet, 10-4-21
- You, The Superhero Poster Session
General Information
- HHS125: What Could I Do With My Life Student Learning Outcome Results and Feedback – hhs125 course evaluation results-fall 2020, 1-4-21
- Proposal: HHS Office of Transitions and Transformation – proposal – office of transitions and transformation, 2-17-21
I’ll be adding A WHOLE LOT MORE to this site over the course of the year, so make sure to continue to check back for more useful information.
Enjoy!
The Dream Dean 