26 Lists to Make That Will Help You Improve Your Quality of Life

26 Lists to Make That Will Help You Improve Your Quality of Life Lists make life more manageable. If you’re naturally organized, you likely already know the order and ease they can bring to the chaos we all face very day. If you’re not, and want to be, why not start jotting things down? Lists are  easy to make, easy to read, and make all the things things you want to remember more easier to manage. If you need to feel less overwhelmed, or just want to be more organized, here are 26 lists to make- some for work, some for fun, and some just to keep you sane.1. RecipesNo idea what to make for dinner this week? If you have a list of recipes you’ve been meaning to try, you’ll never be at a loss again.2. MoviesEvery get to your Netflix and completely blank on all those movies you’ve been meaning to see? Make a list! You’ll never have to have the â€Å"I don’t know, what do you want to watch?† conversation again.3. BooksSame goes for the bookstore. Never hit the beach unprepared again.4. TV ShowsS ame thing as Netflix! Keep up with all the shows your friends have been recommending.5. RestaurantsNeed to pick a place to meet a friend or date? Keep a list of new places you want to check out.6. TripsNext time you find yourself with some accumulated time off  and some excess cash, have a list ready of things you’d like to see around the world.7. Cities/Countries to VisitIf you don’t have a specific trip in mind, but might like to explore a new place on the globe, have a list!8. Things to Do  in Your HometownEver feel like you’re not making full use of where you are? Make a list of cool things to do where you live- and never spend another boring Saturday on your couch.9. PasswordsNo matter what site you’ve completely forgotten your account information for, you have a list for that.10. Daily To-DosNothing is more satisfying than crossing these puppies off as you go through your day.11. A â€Å"Done† ListMake a new list of all the things you did today as you do them. Then look back at the accumulated tasks completed and pat yourself on the back.12. A Bucket ListMake a list of all the things you want to do in your life, big and small. And start checking those things off!13. Short-Term GoalsThis should contain all the things you want to do this week/month/year.14. Long-Term GoalsSave those bigger things you want to do during the next 5-10 years for this list.15. Professional AccomplishmentsJot down everything awesome you do at work and every compliment you get. This one is great for a day when you’re feeling down- and even better for resume-writing time!16. Things You Want in Your Next JobKeep track of the things you notice that make you work your best and use that as your criteria on the job search.17. DIY ProjectsAll those things you’ve really been meaning to get done. Sweaters you’ve been meaning to knit.18. Home ImprovementLeaky faucet? Need a new rug? Write it down and hold yourself accountable.19. GroceriesNever be caught adrift in the aisles again. Keep a running list so you know you didn’t forget toilet paper on your weekly shop.20. DrugstoreSame idea. You need Q-tips but won’t be going to CVS for a few days? Write it down. Otherwise you could forget them every trip for months.21. Wardrobe WishesNeed a new coat for the coming winter? A cute swimsuit for a vacation? Keep track of that stuff and you’ll save money by shopping only for what you know you really want and need.22. Important DatesRemember your best friends’ anniversaries and birthdays and significant dates. Be thoughtful with the people you love most.23. Due DatesIf you’re forgetful, this is key to making sure you’re never caught without a project complete on time.24. Quotes Your LoveNext time you need inspiration, you can consult your list of quotations that really get you fired up.25.  Things to be Thankful ForRemind yourself how great your life is and how lucky you are . You’d be surprised at how positive this can be.26. Things That Make You HappyNever be bored or blue again. Give yourself a reason to smile. Or fake it ‘til you make it and it will get better soon.

Writing a KILLER LinkedIn Profile The Essay Experts First Interview

Writing a KILLER LinkedIn Profile The Essay Experts First Interview When I first launched The Essay Expert 10 years ago, I quickly realized that LinkedIn was going to be important. But I only got as far as â€Å"I think I need to have a LinkedIn profile if I’m going to be a business owner.† I had no idea at the time that the LinkedIn platform would become my focus and the bread and butter of The Essay Expert. Soon, I was making connections. One of them, a marketing expert, suggested that I do LinkedIn profile reviews for free. â€Å"Free?† my non-marketing brain protested. But since I knew pretty much nothing about marketing at the time, I trusted him. Thus, LinkedIn profile reviews from The Essay Expert were born. I got an overwhelming response and completed 25 free reviews in no time; soon I was offering 25 reviews for $25. Those went like hotcakes too. One of the first connections I made through LinkedIn caught wind of my budding LinkedIn expertise and referred me to Ellen Ingraham, a fellow Yale alumna. Ellen connected me with Carol Ross of what was then Networking Naturally. Carol invited me to do my first-ever recorded interview. The title, created by Carol, was †¦ drumroll please †¦ â€Å"Writing a KILLER LinkedIn Profile.† Great title, Carol! For this week’s blog, I dug up that interview. It’s an oldie but a goodie! Amazingly, just about all the advice in the interview is still applicable today. Like how to attract recruiters, get good recommendations, and stay active on LinkedIn. So today I’m sharing that first interview. You are now privileged to have a window into the beginnings of The Essay Expert’s speaking career. I’m a little less polished and confident than I am now in my speaking appearances, and I say a few more â€Å"y’knows† and â€Å"ums† than I do now. But there’s something nice about the relaxed and conversational tone of the interview. And the advice is spot on. Here it is!! document.createElement('audio'); https://theessayexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/17511753154230-001.mp3 The rest is history. Through doing all those LinkedIn reviews mentioned above, I learned a ton about what worked and did not work on LinkedIn, and I started blogging about it. Eventually I had enough material to write a book. What did I choose for the title of that book? The title of that first successful teleseminar, almost verbatim. That’s how How to Write a KILLER LinkedIn Profile was born. I suppose the lesson in all this is to say yes to things. Yes to people’s advice and to opportunities that come your way. I did that and it helped me become a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and successful businesswoman. Ten years later, I’m still speaking and still offering LinkedIn Profile Reviews (for $75 each now). And I have not forgotten that first teleseminar where I got my start! If youre interested in a personal, 20-minute review of your LinkedIn profile, click here to learn more about my LinkedIn Review Special. I look forward to helping you craft a KILLER LinkedIn profile!