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When You’re Forced to be Strong

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020by thenextjenLeave a Comment on When You’re Forced to be Strong
When You’re Forced to be Strong

No one enjoys being cornered by unfortunate happenstances of life. But you will be astonished what you are capable of accomplishing when your only option is to be strong.

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The Art of Managing Deadlines

May 26, 2020June 24, 2020by thenextjenLeave a Comment on The Art of Managing Deadlines
The Art of Managing Deadlines

If you've ever had a job or gone to school in any capacity, you've come to know deadlines and the chaos they can reap on your psyche. With a million distractions programed into the smartphone that rarely leaves our hands, it's easier than ever to miss them.

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100 Dreams – Why You Should Start Writing Them Down

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020by thenextjenLeave a Comment on 100 Dreams – Why You Should Start Writing Them Down
100 Dreams – Why You Should Start Writing Them Down

Let's talk about defining your perfect life - regardless of hurdles. Because a wise mentor once told me, "build the well before you need the water."

Life

Mid-Twenties: Lessons Learned

March 9, 2020by thenextjen2 Comments on Mid-Twenties: Lessons Learned
Mid-Twenties: Lessons Learned

I'm a woman in her mid-twenties and I definitely don't know it all. In fact, it feels like I thought I knew MUCH more about life ten years ago, than I do today! Isn't it funny how ignorance is bliss?

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Achieving What Feels Impossible

March 7, 2020May 26, 2020by thenextjenLeave a Comment on Achieving What Feels Impossible
Achieving What Feels Impossible

A little inspiration to find the strength to overcome your Grand Canyon-sized problem and come out the other side a better person.

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The Art of Dealing With Difficult People

September 12, 2016October 15, 2019by thenextjenLeave a Comment on The Art of Dealing With Difficult People
The Art of Dealing With Difficult People

Here are five ways we irritate, dishearten, and upset one another as human beings. Let's figure out how we can cope with them - and change our own ways.

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I Want Progress, Not Perfection

February 23, 2016October 18, 2019by thenextjen2 Comments on I Want Progress, Not Perfection
I Want Progress, Not Perfection

Progress. Not Perfection. That's what really matters.

Life

5 Tips For an Anxious Speaker / Presenter

April 10, 2015November 16, 2018by thenextjenLeave a Comment on 5 Tips For an Anxious Speaker / Presenter
5 Tips For an Anxious Speaker / Presenter

Speaker anxiety is like the little devil on your shoulder, whispering not-so-sweet nothings into your ear and slowly convincing you that what can go wrong, will go wrong. Murphy's Law, after all.

hi, i’m jen!

I’m a twenty-something year old bookworm who is always seeking new experiences. My day job consists of numbers, budgets, & spreadsheets… but my free time is dedicated to writing, traveling, and wandering Google Earth – planning future adventures. Here I’ll share amazing lessons I’ve been taught by people from all walks of life and a little slice of escape for all of us dreamers.

Remember, it’s never too late to change your destiny.

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From Me To You

From Me To You

By From Me To You

66 pages, published 1/25/2015

Society constantly sends us messages on beauty, relationships, careers, and life choices. With all the pressure on women to live up to media standards, we're left asking, "Can you really have it all?" Join youth mentors and good friends, Candice Henry and Jennifer Joslyn, as they discuss what it means to be young women who follow God's call of leadership in their lives. Candice, a former pageant winner, and Jenni, a former model and actress,…
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