SmartLife’s Tips

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Part three: Flying through an asteroid field of network rejection

author
Yvonne Lines
24 September, 2020
Houston, we have a problem. We got hit with rejection and we’re now entering the black hole of self doubt. Not to worry, Part 3 in our series is here! Here are tangible tips to explore if you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced networker. Plus, 4 steps to take if you've been hit with...

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Part two: 3 small steps in networking, 1 giant leap for your career

author
Yvonne Lines
16 August, 2020
From series: How to take your career from ho-hum to blast-off! Think some people are just naturally gifted at networking? While others will simply never be skilled at this seemingly elusive artform? Nah. Like most things in life, networking is a learned skill. It’s a capability that we can...

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How to take your career from ho-hum to blast-off

author
Yvonne Lines
30 July, 2020
Hate networking? We know that asking for what we want is necessary to advance our careers, but don’t want to feel like a jerk doing it. I’m co-writing a series of articles with my colleague Maryn Wallace to share tangible ideas for networking done well. Here’s our first...

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​I’ve been struggling…

author
Yvonne Lines
13 July, 2020
My recent racial awareness has been tough. As a result of the Floyd, Brooks, and Taylor killings, among others, I’ve had a lot of conversations around racism lately, as I’m sure many of you have as well. My most significant talks have been the long overdue awareness I’ve gained from my...

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Time to quit?

author
Yvonne Lines
07 February, 2020
Riding through the tough stuff... In 2017, my boyfriend and I did a motorcycle tour through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. We went with a group lead by Rene, (who happens to be turning 50 this month. Happy birthday Rene.) There was only one section of the trip where Rene sent us off on our...

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​My thoughts on New Year’s resolutions…

author
Yvonne Lines
09 January, 2020
...They kinda suck. 2020 is the year of vision. Visualizing who we want to become and what characteristics we want to take on, can be more effective long-term than focusing on goals. The vision sets direction without controlling specifics. One of my nieces recently said she wants to be more...

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One for me, one for you.

author
Yvonne Lines
19 December, 2019
’Tis the season of consuming, contributing, connecting, coping, and doing our best to find meaning in it all. Many of us donate to charities this time of year. Most of the holiday cards I’ve received are from organizations asking me to be a donor. All good stuff, but what I find more fulfilling,...

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Strategic spending

author
Yvonne Lines
27 November, 2019
I’ve been bombarded with Black Friday ads. I’m sure you have to. They conjure up thoughts of frantic door crashing mobs scooping up stuff like they’ll never, EVER see stuff again. You’ve seen the memes. However, there’s one discount that came in very handy. I ripped my jeans this week (yeah I...

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Hey Smartypants...

author
Yvonne Lines
19 September, 2019
“When you know better, you do better.” – Maya Angelou All seven of my nieces (I don’t have nephews) are in school now. Five of them have gone off to university. I’m very proud of my older girlies for choosing education and making their way in this world. Still, I can easily tell you which of...

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It’s not me, it’s you.

author
Yvonne Lines
15 August, 2019
Last weekend, my friend gave me some tough love. He called me out on blaming other people for my hangover. It was all in fun, but there’s some truth to it. It’s so much easier to make excuses and avoid responsibility, especially when you’re feeling a bit ouchy. This week’s tip is for anyone...

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