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Dorming or Commuting – What’s the difference?
As we tour different colleges throughout the summer, students are getting a taste for what it could be like to spend their day on a college campus. However, depending on where your student is applying, they may have to decide between commuting or living on campus. There are pros and cons to both decisions, and […]
The Importance of the College List
With so many great college options, it can be hard for future college students and their parents to understand what schools to apply to or what would be the best fit. That’s where the college list comes in! A strong college list is more than simply a list of any school that a teen is […]
Organization Quiz!
Not sure how organized you are? Looking for ideas to get organized? Take our quiz to find out if you’re organized and learn about some ideas for bringing more organization into your life. If you feel like you need additional help with getting organized, reach out to your BridgeUP fellow or BeWell Health Coach
Ingredient Spotlight: Eggs
Microwave scrambled egg: Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper in microwave-safe bowl until blended. microwave on HIGH 45 seconds: stir. microwave until eggs are almost set, 30 to 45 seconds longer. Open Faced Breakfast Sandwich: Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the egg with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Spread mashed avocado […]
Ingredient Spotlight: Cucumbers
Healthy tzatziki: Combine 1 cup greek yogurt, 1/2 of a grated cucumber, juice of one lemon, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 30 minutes and enjoy as a dip for veggies! Zesty Cucumber Snack: Peel and slice the cucumber. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lime onto the cucumbers and sprinkle […]
Prioritizing Tasks to Pinpoint Your Priorities
This video allows individuals to identify the priorities that will allow productivity to flourish. Very similar to Eisenhower’s box, the video introduces a “Priority Matrix” that has four different colors — critical tasks, high importance tasks, medium importance tasks, and low importance tasks. The value of the task as well as the time sensitivity of […]
How to be More Productive By Using the Eisenhower Box
President Eisenhower developed a decision box system that helps to encourage productivity. To use an Eisenhower Box, you’ll need to divide it into four sections by drawing a horizontal and vertical line through the center of the box. On the top, you’ll mark one column as “urgent” and one column “not urgent.” On the side, […]
Warren Buffett’s “2 List” Strategy: How to Maximize Your Focus and Master Your Priorities
Warren Buffett, an extremely successful investor, has a 3-step plan for prioritizing your tasks. First, write down the top 25 things you hope to accomplish in your life and career. Next, circle your top 5 goals. This allows you to take some time to decide on what is most important to you. Then, review the […]