The Life Planning Institute Blog

2010-02-16T14:14:00.001-05:00

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2009-10-02T10:46:00.001-04:00

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2009-07-20T13:48:00.001-04:00

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2009-07-20T13:38:00.001-04:00

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2009-07-20T12:29:00.001-04:00

Step 2) Don't rely on your current employer to sustain you, your family or your goals. That's your job.

2009-07-20T12:01:00.009-04:00

Nugget No. 2) Don't rely on your current employer to sustain you, your family or your goals. That's your job.

You are the CEO of your life. Most jobs offer At-Will employment which means you and your employer have an understanding that your business relationship can be terminated at-will by either party. What do you do when your employer makes that decision, to terminate your employment relationship? I hope you have options and are ready to plan well. In the 21st century having multiple streams of income is considered normal. Your future depends on YOU! Don’t rely on your employer to sustain you, your family or your goals. It’s not their responsibility.

For more information about career planning, starting a business or income opportunities, please contact us. We have a network of Life Planning Professionals ready to assist you.

Nugget No. 3: Focus on yourself. Know what you're good at and be able to identify your BEST skills.

2009-07-15T10:31:00.004-04:00

When you take time to focus on yourself and discover your BEST skills, you will learn that these proficiencies show up in both your personal and work life. Let’s take a look at two skill sets.

Skill No. 1 Planning: Most people who are good in this area plan and manage their personal time, money and resources well. They typically keep up with little effort the schedules and plans of other members in the family or in their social groups. In turn, at work they generally finish the tasks they set out to do with minimal supervision, can map out their daily activities and complete their tasks with competence.

Skill No. 2 Goal setting: Most people who are goal oriented in their personal endeavors are also goal driven at work. These individuals can bring a lot of value to the workplace and will usually search out resources and avenues for self – improvement. These individuals create their own milestone points for accomplishment, are self-motivated and enjoy a challenge.

2009-07-14T11:43:00.001-04:00

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2009-07-14T11:32:00.001-04:00

I'm reaching out to everyone who is struggling to "get it." We are living in the 21st Century, a time when knowing who you are and what you have to offer is your biggest asset. A time when you can create your space and place and multiple streams of income are the norm. Didn't we learn from Obama's presidential campaign that anything is indeed possible? Aside from the economy, age and wisdom teaches us that we should learn as we live.

Here are TEN NUGGETS to chew on as you go through your day.

Step 1) Cast a wide net if you're in the job market. Step 2) Don't rely on your current employer to sustain you, your family or your goals. That's your job. Step 3) Focus on yourself. Know what you're good at and be able to identify your BEST skills. Step 4) Be open to listen to opportunities. Don't be too quick to make decisions without all of the information. Step 5) Be ready to ACT when you see a good opportunity. Step 6) Stay on task. Put in the activity that is required to reach your goals. Step 7) Accept the fact that it is just plain SMART to have multiple streams of income. This is the era you have been blessed to live in and this is just the way it is. Step 8) Be flexible. Don't get caught up in how you've always done it in the past. Step 9) Be diligent in planning the next decade of your life. If you can dream it, you can live it. Step 10) Believe in yourself. All things are possible no matter where you're starting from.

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2009-07-12T18:49:00.002-04:00

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IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS IN BROOKLYN

2009-06-23T17:19:00.003-04:00

Seeking qualified candidates with light industrial, housekeeping or hospitality service experience to work in local hospital. Send resume to info@awebb.org or fax it to 347-787-6233.

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2009-05-16T15:15:00.001-04:00

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For (Y)Our Children....

2009-05-01T14:35:00.004-04:00

...is an affiliate program that developed from working with women transitioning from unemployment and homelessness in NYC. It all started with our efforts to help women find affordable care for their children without sacrificing the quality in their education and social development. Our workshops entitled "For (Y)Our Children" brought to the center of our attention the differences in environment, self-esteem building, daily activities, creativity, education and all around social development that their children were receiving when compared to children in some other communities. As these workshops progressed, we discussed pathways to getting children into better schools, applying for charter schools and even getting financial support for independent schools. Lastly, we spent a lot of time discussing options for our children that were at-risk and the preventive steps that we could take to keep our children on the right paths. All of this has lead to our upcoming grand opening of our first in-house child care program at a NYC Homeless Shelter for families in Brooklyn.

We invite you to share in our excitement as we prepare to nurture, guide and educate these young minds into our leaders of tomorrow. Visit our new website at http://www.foryourchildren.org/ and join our social network at http://www.foryourchildren.ning.com/.

There are many ways you can support our efforts. If you would like to make a donation in kind or financial, please contact us via http://www.foryourchildren.org/.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT RECESSION SPECIALS FOR THE JR. LIFE PLANNING SUMMER CAMP

2009-04-29T03:32:00.006-04:00

“This summer we’re planning a well-rounded life skill camp that is sure to prepare your child for their future.”

We've been asked and we're responding with RECESSION SPECIALS. Early registration can save you plenty. Register by,

May 15th and pay only $99 (Savings: $76)

May 31st and pay only $130 (Savings: $46)
MAY 31ST and pay only $155 (Savings: $20)

Registeration fee returns to the regular price on June 1st $175.

Our goal is to help in you prepare your children for the challenges of tomorrow.

Your Child will learn,
· How to choose a career
· The value of education and skill sets in the workplace
· How to get a job
· How to budget their money
· How to choose the right bank
· How to manage their credit
· How to find scholarships, grants for college
· Learn how to find an apartment anywhere in the U.S.

Mediocrity is Not an Option

Age: 14-18
Where: 273 Bowery Street, NYC
When: July 11, 18, 25 and August 1st
Time: 9am-12noon

Due to the necessary preparation of materials, we regret that we will be unable to handle registrations at the door. Seats are limited so register today.

APPLY NOW! New York Education and Training Vouchers for Foster Youth

2009-04-11T14:27:00.001-04:00

The New York Education and Training Voucher Program offers funds to foster youth and former foster youth to enable them to attend colleges, universities and vocational training institutions. Students may receive up to $5000 a year for four years as they pursue higher education. The funds may be used for tuition, books or qualified living expenses. These funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis to students out of the New York foster care system. Apply now https://www.statevoucher.org/eligibility.shtml

Specialized Services for Kinship Caregivers

2009-04-11T12:37:00.000-04:00

Specialized Services for Kinship Caregivers

What is the Life Planning Program?

2009-03-25T17:56:00.011-04:00

A comprehensive life skill program with four (4) primary components: Personal Development; Employment & You; Microsoft and Budgeting and Banking Sessions are conducted IN-HOUSE or in our Classroom locations and clients choose from 12 - month (620 Hour) program; 6 - month (310 hour) program; a Life Planning Program Boot Camp (70 hour); or Ala-carte. There is an optional Housing Matters Program (4 Hour) generally selected by our IN-HOUSE clientele.

The Life Planning Program is largely successful because like our motto states, we believe “Mediocrity is NOT an Option” and that sets the tone for a new way of thinking and decision making. We integrate some key steps:

Trained Life Skill Trainers that blend their corporate/business experience with a passion for helping people
Motivation and mentoring
Corporate training tools and resources• Current information from human resource professionals
Invited guests from various industries to share their experience and guidance

and, for our IN-HOUSE clients

Intermittent workshops to address issues that may not be covered in the curriculum
Planned off-site sessions to reinforce learning

Program Fees: We understand that personal and professional development courses are often associated with very steep costs. However, our aim is to keep these costs and material fees as low as possible. Up to this point, we are able to pass along savings by only charging Twelve Dollars and Fifty Cents ($12.50) per session hour. Here's what that looks like for the 10 Week Fast Track Boot Camp ($875.00).

Boot-Camp will be opening soon for registration.

Career Reflection Tips

2009-03-24T19:33:00.007-04:00

Your Past
Take the time to jot down all of the tasks you performed in previous jobs. For example, you may have compiled a weekly or monthly report showing your department workflow. Write exactly what soft and hard skill sets you used to get that report completed. Perhaps you used MS Word and Excel, compiled data from daily activity, extracted information from co-workers via e-mail or phone, designed a concise and easy to read format for management. Or, perhaps you incorporated an analysis or forecast. You may have developed several skill sets while doing this one task.

DO NOT rush this process. The time you take to reflect on who you are and what you offer to the world can prove invaluable when planning your steps and ultimately creating the lifestyle you want.

DO NOT leave out anything. If it helps, get a brand new spiral notebook just for this process.

DO NOT diminish your value. If you were successful in your previous positions, then it is probably safe to assume that you brought some level of diligence, expertise and professionalism.

DO acknowledge your shortcomings. Be honest with yourself and take this time to write down the areas that you should improve. (i.e. attendance, being on time, appearance).

DO stay in contact with your peers so that you can maintain your connections. Don’t forget you may have to call on them for a reference.

DO gather memos, reports, employment evaluations, etc. to help you remember and build your employment portfolio.

Your Present
Based on your reflection of your past, begin now to think about your present needs. Ask yourself, how much do I need to live on today? Make a list of where your money is going. Are you paying for lots of premium channels from your cable provider, plus Netflix while still going on movie outings every month? Are you venturing out to Starbucks several times a week and trying to convince yourself that it’s okay because at least it’s not five (5) times per week. How much are you spending on groceries? Are you looking at the area sale sheets and cutting coupons? Track your spending and you’ll undoubtedly discover more about yourself. After you’ve written down just how much you need to live, subtract that from what you are actually spending during the month.

Make a personal commitment to make smart decisions about your money.

Your Future
Dream It, Plan It, Do It has been one of my motto’s. Take into account who you are and your uniqueness. Dream about what a perfect day would look like. What time would you get up in the morning? What is the first thing you hear, see and smell? Is it the sound of an ocean and seagulls or humming birds and the whistling of the wind in the trees? Keep your eyes closed and take in your entire bedroom and imagine until it becomes real what every corner of your bedroom looks like. Walk through your morning in your mind’s eye and keep imagining this is your perfect day, your perfect life. What are you contributing to the world today? What line of work are you in? Do you work from home, head to an office, a museum, a construction site, park – just what is the perfect day like for you? Keep moving through your perfect day as you and feel all of the people you come in contact with, imagine the meals you eat that day and feel the satisfaction of living and doing the activities that reflect who you really are.

Now that you’ve lived that perfect day and you’ve seen yourself in the perfect line of work. Write it Down! Research the skills for that job. Take a look at the notes you already have detailing the vast experience and expertise you already have. Here’s where you start playing the matching game. Extract the skills sets that you already have and match them to the skill sets of your perfect career job. Match the skill sets side by side so you can see it at a glance. You’ll start to see some very common transferrable skill sets. (i.e., communication, attending to detail, meeting goals, etc.)

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Nugget No. 3: Focus on yourself. Know what you're good at and be able to identify your BEST skills.

July Special-Free Trial and 3 FREE Trainings with your choice, Deepok Chopra, Jack Canfield.....

IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS IN BROOKLYN

1010wins.com - NYC Starts Charging Rent at Homeless Shelters

For (Y)Our Children....

**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT** RECESSION SPECIALS FOR THE JR. LIFE PLANNING SUMMER CAMP

APPLY NOW! New York Education and Training Vouchers for Foster Youth

Specialized Services for Kinship Caregivers

What is the Life Planning Program?

Career Reflection Tips

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT RECESSION SPECIALS FOR THE JR. LIFE PLANNING SUMMER CAMP