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  • Fueling Your Mind: 14 Simple Strategies for Enhanced Mental Well-being

    Fueling Your Mind: 14 Simple Strategies for Enhanced Mental Well-being

    Our brain is like a complex, high-performance machine that requires various forms of nourishment and care. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget the simple, daily activities that can significantly enhance our mental wellbeing.

    thenextjen

    March 26, 2024
    Uncategorized
    Encouragement, Inspiration, Leadership, Life, Motivation
  • Dear Fellow Millennials: Nope, it’s not too late to make a change for the better.

    Dear Fellow Millennials: Nope, it’s not too late to make a change for the better.

    Speaking as a millennial myself (on the back end) life at thirty can feel like a whirlwind of responsibilities, expectations, and a constant race against time. It’s easy to look back and think about all the things we should have done differently, or the goals we haven’t achieved yet. But let me assure you, it’s…

    thenextjen

    February 2, 2024
    Uncategorized
    Encouragement, Life, Motivation, Work
  • The Secret Ingredient to Success Is…

    The Secret Ingredient to Success Is…

    So, it all started while I was doom-scrolling on Instagram. Suddenly, a reel caught my eye. It was a cartoon that I hadn’t seen in ages – the talking goose from Kung Fu Panda. Yes, that’s where this blog post is going.

    thenextjen

    January 27, 2024
    Life
    Encouragement, Inspiration, Leadership, Life, Motivation, Success, Work
  • Let Them Dislike You

    Let Them Dislike You

    In today’s connected world, seeking universal approval can be futile. People’s opinions are not static and are influenced by experiences and biases. Trying to manipulate others’ perceptions is fruitless. Instead, focus on genuine connections and actions. Accept that not everyone will be on your side, and focus on connecting with those who appreciate the real…

    thenextjen

    January 3, 2024
    Uncategorized
    Encouragement, Leadership, Life, Motivation, Work
  • Leadership Reimagined

    Leadership Reimagined

    Have you noticed something exciting happening in the leadership world lately? It’s like we’re witnessing a whole new game – andI believe that its all thanks to incredible young leaders who are flipping the script on what it means to lead.

    thenextjen

    December 27, 2023
    Uncategorized, Work
    Business, Change, Communication, Encouragement, Inspiration, leader, Leadership, Life, management, Motivation, Work
  • What To Do When “Sunday Scaries” Last All Week

    What To Do When “Sunday Scaries” Last All Week

    Here’s to leaving the “Sunday Scaries” where they belong – on Sunday! Or even better… dead to me.

    thenextjen

    December 7, 2023
    Work
    Corporate America, Mental Health, Professionalism, Sunday Scaries, Work
  • Dealing with the Difficult: Having Tough Conversations When Your Job Demands It

    Dealing with the Difficult: Having Tough Conversations When Your Job Demands It

    In the dynamic world of the supply chain industry – where I come from – the ability to have tough conversations is a skill that can make or break your career trajectory. With over a decade of experience in the field, I’ve faced my fair share of challenging discussions. Whether it’s negotiating over claims, addressing…

    thenextjen

    December 6, 2023
    Work
    Business, Corporate, Professionalism, Work
  • Stepping Out Of Stress: How Walking Became My Personal Work Therapy

    Stepping Out Of Stress: How Walking Became My Personal Work Therapy

    In the heart of 2020, as the world grappled with a pandemic and the word “uncertainty” was thrown around in every other sentence, I found myself navigating the turbulent waters of my corporate space. Like many others in various businesses and industries, I was trying to stay afloat in a sea of uncertainty and mounting…

    thenextjen

    December 5, 2023
    Work
    Corporate, Encouragement, Exercise, Health, Mental Health, Stress, Walking, Work
  • 30 and Counting: The Unexpected Gifts of Growing Older

    30 and Counting: The Unexpected Gifts of Growing Older

    As the plane soared through the sky, I realized that my 30th year might not necessarily have the glamour I once dreamed of, but it was filled with real, understated moments of happiness that I wouldn’t trade for the world.

    thenextjen

    November 29, 2023
    Life
    30, BIrthday, Growing Older, Life, Reflection, Travel
  • Beating the puppy blues

    Beating the puppy blues

    Several years ago, I made a promise to my husband (my then-fiancé) that one day… I would agree to welcoming a dog into our lives. Every year went by, and he would remind me of my tentative agreement. And every year I would find another reason that “it wasn’t the right time”.

    thenextjen

    November 29, 2023
    Life
    Aussiedoodle, Dog, Life Changes, Pet, Puppy
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