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PORTFOLIO OF WORK
Past. Present. Future.
THE RETURN OF MSU FOOTBALL
Many MSU fans were disheartened at the thought of not having college football this year. However, the Big Ten conference announced that after a unanimous vote, football season will return the weekend of Oct. 24, with strict testing protocols six days a week to try to limit the spread of COVID-19.
HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED WHILE WORKING REMOTE
In the midst of the pandemic, many companies have converted to a remote setting; meaning no more, or limited, in-office meetings, face-to-face team projects and the absence, or alteration, of those close-knit colleague relationships. This has caused many to feel unmotivated and overwhelmed while working from home. However, it is very possible to reignite that motivation! Motivation leads to a clearer headspace and better, more satisfying work that you can be proud of. Here are some ways you can stay motivated while working remotely.
THREE WAYS TO BE MINDFUL OF AND REDUCE YOUR FOOD WASTE
Let’s talk about food waste. NPR reported that “the average college student generates 142 pounds of food waste a year, according to Recycling Works, a program in Massachusetts. And college campuses as a group throw out a total of 22 million pounds of uneaten food each year, the Food Recovery Network has found.” As most of us are college students with probably about $12.72 in our bank account, we can’t afford to be wasting 142 pounds of food. Not only is it harmful to our wallets, it is harmful to the environment. So, how can we combat this problem and cut down on waste?
FAST FASHION - WHY IT'S A PROBLEM AND WHY WE SHOULD CARE
Most of us have probably heard of the term “fast fashion” by now. However, some of us probably don’t even really know what it is, or fully understand it. Oxford defines fast fashion as “Inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends.” Okay, companies are able to sell large amounts of product for very low costs to the buyer - so what? Isn’t that what consumers want, cheap but trendy clothing? Yes, but many consumers are oblivious to the harmful effects that come with fast fashion.
SELF GROWTH
Coming into one’s self: fully embracing the mind, body and spirit. It is one of the most awakening experiences one can go through. Self-growth comes in many forms and takes us through different chapters of life; we see it in almost every aspect at one point or another. Your development is not going to look identical to that of the person next to you — everyone’s journey is unique and complex.
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
The world celebrated International Women’s Day on Monday, March 8. Not only is this a day to celebrate the amazing, strong, and inspirational women in each of our lives living today, it is also a day to celebrate strong women who have passed on and who have paved the way for generations to come.
THE UPSIDE OF A COLLABORATIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Have you ever had a boss who just loved to throw everything at you at once or got mad if you did the smallest thing incorrectly? Maybe they didn’t have any sort of understanding or empathy towards their employees? I’m sure many of us have experienced that in some form or another: the feeling that you are alone with all the pressure to get the work done solely on you, even when working with other colleagues. It can leave you feeling drained, exhausted and overwhelmed. This is why a collaborative environment is important. It prevents overwhelm and leads to more connectivity, which yields productivity
SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
In today’s day and age with the rapid growth of technology use, taking advantage of social media can dramatically improve your business. Today’s generations rely heavily on social media to hear about new products, trends and businesses that can benefit them. Entrepreneurs constantly have to adapt to what’s new and trendy, and the use of socials can make that process just a bit easier. Here are five social media trends entrepreneurs and business owners should jump on right away.
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