The Benefits of Acai Bowls-But Beware!

Pacific Beach has this great coffee shop just a block off the beach. It is a nice place to do some work and then go for a walk along the coast. They sell a lot of Acai Bowls and they can be a healthy choice. Be aware that some of those bowls may be full of antioxidants but also may have as much as 500 to 1,000 a day. Try and ask for the unsweetened ones and then add your sugar and topics. That can be hard in the US as most are pre-package.

Steps on How to Study Effectively

Not all students study effectively. Some have never been taught on how to study and their processes lead them to be ineffective in their approaches. Learning is challenging enough on its own but if you are a student who doesn't know how to study and have difficulty managing your time then learning how to study is important. Here are 5 steps that might help you.

Step 1: Take a Quick Review of the Course and the Week. Take a look and just review what is needed from you and the potential time frames. Gain an idea of how much time you will need to spend each day studying.

Step 2: Create a Quick Plan of Action. Once you understand what you need to do and the potential commitment break it down into steps. You may need to read chapters, write notes, etc... For example, do you need to read two chapters a day and complete something on your paperwork every day?

Step 4: Skim the Book and Then Read. First skim the book to gain an understanding and then go back and read for depth. You may want to also write notes throughout the process as they are fresh. Try and focus on those things that are likely to be on your test or the professor is discussing.

Step 5: Review and Study Every Day: Spend a little time reviewing what you learned in class, read, and your notes every day. The more you can commit to memory the better off you are in retention, recall and tests.

Why You Can't Change Toxic People

I have a toxic friend. She is smart, amazing, and fun! She does have an issue that requires medication and impacts her choices. There is much empathy for her plight and she has done a lot of damage to her own life. Toxicity is a way of thinking that is associated with fears the person has not dealt with. Such thinking causes them to over react and seek to gain advantages where they should not be. In the end people become alienated. It can be extremely taxing to deal with a toxic person.

Over the years I learned that you simply can't change the way people think. As a matter of fact, most people can't even change the way they think either. These patterns were put in place throughout their lives and it is doubtful anything will change thereafter....unless that person is exceptional enough to self-reflect.

Here are a few things you should consider.

1.) You can't control other peoples behavior but you can control yours. Understand that what people do and say is a reflection of them and their beliefs.

2.) People have all types of reasons to hate on someone. Sometimes you actually do something wrong while at other times it is in them. When people act this way ensure they respect your boundaries and be positive with them.

3.) Because things do go wrong and people do stop talking to each other it is best you stop and think before acting. Don't just jump in there and spew hate out of your mouth. Think long-term and then choose your response.

4.) Be aware that many times things won't get better and the relationship is over. Leave with grace, saying good things, and wish them well. If they are very bad people then just say nothing and move on.

5.) Self reflect and learn from each situation.

6 Attributes of Graduate Employability

Graduates need skills and abilities when the leave higher education and must have their first job. There are 6 categories of things students should think about developing. That includes a bigger perspective of how their behaviors and the market impact them.

Human Capital: Sills and knowledge of people.

Social Capital: Social connections and social class.

Individual Attributes: Personal characteristics.

Individual Behaviors: Chosen behaviors.

Perceived Employability: How candidates are viewed in the market.

Labor Market Forces: Open positions in that field.

Clarke, M. (Feb. 23, 2017).Rethinking graduate employability: the role of capital, individual attributes and context. Studies in Higher Education,43 (11).  Retrieved https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2017.1294152

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Each Business Should Offer Something Unique-The Shack In La Jolla

Just a block or so from my kickboxing club is this little known place called The Shack. It is a locals bar not too far from the locals beach but a distance from downtown La Jolla. It offers an environment that is unique and warm. A distinct beach culture with surfboards on the wall and cheap eats and drinks. The Internet works great!

Each business should offer something unique. Taco Tuesday is $3 per taco and $3.50 for a 16 oz Tacate. If your not knowledgeable of this beer...it is Mexican and popular in this region. The Shack has a great patio with fires and attracts a laid back crowd.

Think of something your business can offer that is a little different than others and hedge that as a strength.

Pictures of a Foggy Beach!

Enjoy your day! :)