https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/smart-goals-blog.html The Smart Goals Blog is your online advice column for 20-somethings. en-us smart goals Wed, 9 Jun 2021 15:07:28 -0400 Wed, 9 Jun 2021 15:07:28 -0400 smart-goals-for-success.com https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/live-without-cable.html054f7c4d58a05a86eaeefa1c6e2d3608My friends thought I was crazy to live without cable. What do you do when you’re bored? How do you unwind? I think we fail to realize that so many of us use TV not as a time killer but we plan our Fri, 23 Mar 2018 13:09:04 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/dating-your-diet.htmld886782be488c0c5f82c6302f44b4c14Lisa Berry from Dating Your Diet asks us to imagine - just for a moment - that your life-long dream, a once in a lifetime opportunity, literally came to YOU, right to your door - and you weren’t prep Tue, 28 Feb 2017 11:02:51 -0500 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/condo-living.htmle8a4d0d8ae526ca5e5447eeeec8d16c5What floats your boat? Condo living or living in a freehold place? My choice for condo living has always been faced with some criticism. Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:36:22 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/meditation-techniques.htmlca5d5ab9aa1ae065938c0683f7ed4969These meditation techniques are hot off my visit to the Zen Meditation Centre in Montreal, Quebec. I’ve been kind of dabbling in meditation for years, ever since I started taking Tue, 25 Mar 2014 11:09:18 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/yoga-instructor-jobs.html1e2ced6c5998874af64e6641f65d878dOften times in order to find yoga instructor jobs you need to be creative especially when you are just starting out. Who’s going to hire you if you don’t have experience? Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:16:46 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/becoming-a-yoga-instructor.html7113bede27553676fa9a95f7da43d033If you are strongly considering becoming a yoga instructor in the near future I’ll be blunt with you: choose your teacher training wisely. With the increase of teaching training Mon, 9 Sep 2013 20:16:56 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/how-to-reduce-stress.htmlb612d0914dad57d36cbcc9643dc5e2fdSure practicing yoga, meditating and taking anti-stress medication are all ways on how to reduce stress. But maybe it’s a lot simpler to reduce stress for the source. Sat, 7 Sep 2013 12:55:22 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/advice-on-turning-30.htmlf8a41498a289df152f60b637153a852dMy advice on turning 30 comes to from someone who is two years past her 30th birthday. I felt that when I was finally 30 I would have my life together and people around Thu, 5 Sep 2013 09:46:26 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/how-to-succeed-in-life.html0e7d9e31b917c3db5e6996788a7e096bI’m only in my twenties so I don’t know how to succeed in life - at least not yet. However, I have learned a lot about others who have. I’ve read countless books and listened to different media outl Wed, 4 Sep 2013 09:39:49 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/inducing-consciousness.html0c7c1c3592cf8e924c0044210de36bcbInducing consciousness means to be more self-aware of yourself and your surroundings. It’s like leaving your house in the morning and remembering to put on your glasses before you face the world. Fri, 30 Aug 2013 09:19:01 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/hot-yoga-tips.html7e5cd07f47741fa18fef0a2291f0dc23Here are a few hot yoga tips the ‘experts’ forget to mention from a popular yoga teacher. If you’re like me, you might have ‘googled’ hot yoga and learned that you needed the following: a mat Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:51:32 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/proper-breathing-techniques.html7d4cf3f2756af606470fe63d0034c260How important is proper breathing techniques in yoga class? If you have ever gone to a yoga class you no doubly heard the teacher say Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:32:45 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/health-benefits-of-hot-yoga.htmlf0f64c4f28b22e3027f00873f99d1052One of the health benefits of hot yoga is that it connects the mind, body and soul which aids with focus and concentration. Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:24:37 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/stick-to-your-goals.html88bffb4412dd793246390b3101a08ddaFailing to stick to your goals over the long haul? I recently read something interesting to address our failure: we put more focus on how, when or why to start our goals but almost none on how Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:10:59 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/about.html4a000f0a726869aa547b32cc0274c9a5Hi I’m Leah and the ‘About Me’ section is my favourite thing to read. I love to learn about others that inspire me- what makes them tick and what obstacles they overcame. So I thought it was only ap Fri, 30 Aug 2013 07:33:56 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/get-over-shyness.htmld5ae28590988b9bc13c679726760f5f6Growing up my biggest obstacle was to learn how to get over shyness, which transferred into my early 20s. My shyness prevented me from having self-confidence to attend networking events. Fri, 30 Aug 2013 07:15:50 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/post-breakup-depression.html4199a270eee22ad1b352b536858ea213Nothing sucks more than post breakup depression. Yup even more than the actual act of breaking up. Have you ever wondered why it takes forever to get over your most recent relationship? Fri, 16 Aug 2013 19:39:57 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/frienemies.html4941bb2346af9f33a2b81e5995e08b09Frienemies are not only a toxic friendship they also try to sabotage your success. People like these in your life may build you up only to push you back down. Fri, 19 Jul 2013 10:58:21 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/yoga-membership.html0e270a8b0297fe78d766fa160cb61ac0On a daily basis my inbox is littered with yoga membership deals via Groupon, Wagjag and Living Social. Studios are sprouting up everywhere promising better health and a calm mind. Mon, 13 May 2013 10:18:32 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/changing-limiting-beliefs.htmlebe6e082fd6ca08b92f8ee2f2610acd4I am working on changing limiting beliefs I have because I have hit a hurdle in life. I have all these great ideas but I have been hesitant about implementing them. Why? Sun, 5 May 2013 14:15:27 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/the-latte-effect.html7c012bb091e1bcdaac5fc1c6e43e77c8The premise of the latte effect is to sacrifice the purchase of your daily latte in exchange for saving and/or investing that money. In other words, short term sacrifice for long term gain. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:21:10 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/ways-to-financial-freedom.htmlbc035244792b55fca995bde295b5e3bfThis is a continuation from my previous post on ways to financial freedom in your 20s. If you haven’t had a change to read it yet click here. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:04:21 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/steps-to-financial-freedom.html57dfcab862ff9d24772ddfea3305e4c1Don't just focus on your career, start focusing on steps to financial freedom. I'm not one of the rare lucky ones that live the "free life" in their 20s. However, I have started to take the importan Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:47:24 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/success-fundamentals.html68ccfbf390eef3b5dffc16bec4f7e76aWelcome to Smart Goals for Success fundamentals! Your 20-somethings’ guide to achieving your goals so you can create the life you want. Smart goals are taking BIG goals and breaking them Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:25:01 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/techniques-to-reduce-stress.htmlc3e9b1123190f4dc6fb64c2acbdc821cChances are you are going to need these techniques to reduce stress If you’re trying to change the world or build your dream career. Not all stress is created equal- Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:32:10 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/tips-to-a-successful-relationship.htmlb6fc70592a0389d976c27a8963e4bd58I compiled a list of what I consider the tips to a successful relationship. We experience in our 20s our first serious adult relationship. If you’re in your later 20s, Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:11:04 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/new-career-ideas.html412e4b0b4f5bb1185207bcf45d7de2cdWhether you’re looking for new career ideas while already having an established career or looking for a career right out of college, it’s important to consider current and future job trends. Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:37:04 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/interval-training-for-beginners.html77fe60b9a2610d0c0f50d39fd380f35bThe Best Interval Training for Beginners - I have included a similar program in the article half marathon running tips but these ones are make especially for beginners. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:02:00 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/5-signs-your-relationship-is-over.html142505c3ca0469bc3a8bf244dbc0918cHere are the most obvious 5 signs your relationship is over that are often overlooked. Have you heard the phrase “too bad to stay, too good to leave”? Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:41:34 -0500 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/14f7dc83b330fef8960a2a9f58bfa06fThere are a lot of goal setting websites out there but Smart Goals for Success is geared towards people who are looking for extra motivation to finally take the leap into the real world. Those Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:17:19 -0500 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/education-smart-goals.htmlfc375a898a7152b9f79266df6edd432bWhen planning our education smart goals we need to let go of the idea that learning only takes place in a classroom setting. The best education can happen through experience or Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:19:44 -0500 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/achieve-personal-goals.html69063cfad2a5162a9b4134814d79971dCannot achieve personal goals you set for yourself? This will simplify goal setting and stop those bad habits that are holding you back from the life you deserve. Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:44:06 -0500 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/steps-to-get-over-a-break-up.htmlde76f7bb35d17e5b502991441809f66aHaving a broken heart sucks so here are the best steps to get over a break up. Stuck like glue on a guy that won’t give you the time of day? Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:08:17 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/accept-criticism.html37313d237e50458f883fe63654b11929If you’re a highly motivated and goal-oriented 20-something like I am, you have to read this book because there’s a whole section on how to handle and accept criticism, boosting your self-confidence a Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:42:51 -0500 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/workout-smarter.html182b9259e93581164edfd4f565f5e3cdI want to workout smarter this winter because I hate exercising indoors which I have to do since I live in a cold weather climate. By smarter I mean working out less but getting the same, if not bett Wed, 5 Jan 2011 20:32:58 -0500 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/food-should-taste-good-chips.htmlbaa5a9f7f8695f4b381e7dce216aa0a7With that said I have to tell you about a product I’m IN LOVE with called ironically Food Should Taste Good chips. When ever I find a healthy food I’m crazy about I like to spread the word. I discov Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:09:48 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/acing-an-interview.html632357a4998e793cc0952880b2d59ae0So what are the keys to acing an interview in your 20s when you have minimal job experience? Win it with your personality. The thing 20-somethings fear most in an interview is not having enough expe Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:49:28 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/setbacks-in-life.html4abec30305b5cae87d35c938413b95bfhen dealing with setbacks in life the best way is not letting yourself get mad at the things you cannot control. If you do, like I often do, it drains all your creative energy on an uncontrollable in Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:13:40 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/yoga-studio.html58605abc29317ff3f184ce5d400ae1aaI wanted to write about how to find the best yoga studio for you because the process can be overwhelming. Between where I live (Burlington, Ontario), and where I work (Toronto, Ontario), I estimate t Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:57:42 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/yoga-for-weight-loss.html6c95111a608a2b05ecbe94c589b38ff5How effective is yoga for weight loss? Traditionally, yoga was considered a spiritual journey. However, in western society, such as North America, yoga has become a source for weight loss. I know I Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:32:13 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/define-personal-success.html29cc27157fd80fea656da314c5872ff7Ask a bunch of pre-schoolers and they might define personal success as living in a very big house with lots of money and a bunch of expensive cars. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:06:27 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/eliminate-distractions.html41e19785dba4c7f274b0c74aaa05a85cThe New York Times published this cool article test how well you are able to eliminate distractions. Click on the link below and see how you score. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:50:42 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/contact-me.htmle27779cd9b885a2dd6ea75a9ab6a2871Contact me if you have something to share. Are you a 20-something and have experienced your own success story. Or are ?you looking for some extra inspiration. Don't be shy, please ?fill out the for Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:41:24 -0400 https://www.smart-goals-for-success.com/gaining-self-confidence.htmlf0957edf33d38ede97fff0ba21425726Gaining self confidence will help you achieve success faster. This article inspired me on how to beat low self-esteem on my morning commute to the “big city”. Mon, 31 May 2010 18:55:27 -0400