ADULTING CLASSES

HTL 094: How To Settle Into a New Community, with Trudy Rankin

HTL 094: How To Settle Into a New Community, with Trudy Rankin

Podcast
Trying to figure out how to settle into a new community is often very hard and frustrating for people. It is daunting, but it can be, and usually is, a wonderful experience. Here are some additional podcast episodes that may help you out: CLICK HERE to listen to Episode 33 is about how language and travel can enhance your life. Ray Blakney is the guest on that show and he is also the creator of LiveLingua, a platform where you can become immersed in a new language from the comfort of your home.  Episode 56 is about the skills you acquire when you are traveling in a foreign country by yourself. CLICK ON THIS LINK to listen to that show. How To Settle Into a New Community This topic is not…
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HTL 093: Keep Trying: How to persevere while on the long and winding road, with Jeff Gargas

HTL 093: Keep Trying: How to persevere while on the long and winding road, with Jeff Gargas

Podcast
How do you keep trying when the road has so many turns and you seem to be failing? If you would like a little more support about this topic, listen to last week’s show, Episode 92, Can Failure Be a Good Thing? It is possible to get on track quicker, and Joe Elliott of the Purpose Project can help. Listen to his interview in Episode 60, How To Discover Your Path and Live Life on Purpose. That’s a good one. And Episode 88, How to Get Unstuck in Life is a nice compliment to this theme.  Keep Trying Last week’s show was about how to fail successfully, meaning that failure often leads to success. It is just a learning experience. You don’t really know that until some time has passed and…
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HTL 092: Can Failure be a Good Thing? with Stephan Brezinsky

HTL 092: Can Failure be a Good Thing? with Stephan Brezinsky

Podcast
  Living gracefully is so much easier when you are succeeding and everything is going well in your life.  I want you to know that you are not alone or abnormal if you have failed. Here are some other episodes to help your recover: Check out WHEN THINGS FALL APART, Episode 38. Having a dedicated plan and purpose ahead of time can help you avoid some major detours in life.  Check out Episode 60, HOW TO DISCOVER YOUR PATH. And Episode 22 gives you step-by-step instructions about HOW TO START A BUSINESS.  Can Failure Be a Good Thing? It can be a little challenging when you hit some bumps.  And It is damn near impossible when you have failed.  I won’t sugar coat it; failure sucks!  The emotions and the…
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Mominar 059: Forms Needed to File Taxes

Mominar 059: Forms Needed to File Taxes

Mominars
This Mominar is about all the forms needed to file taxes. If you want more information about this CLICK HERE check out this Mominar on how to fill out W-4 and W-9 forms. Even if you have someone else do it for you, you need to do this part so that they can do their part. Make Sure You Have This Information First of all:  All taxpayers will need the following to do their taxes. This is MANDATORY:  Your social security number or tax ID number(if you are filing for a business) If you have a  spouse, their full name, social security number or tax ID number, and date of birth IRS Letter 6475 - your 2021 Economic Impact Payment (EIP), to determine eligibility to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit. This is…
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Story Time 015: A Chair For My Mother, by Vera B. Williams

Story Time 015: A Chair For My Mother, by Vera B. Williams

Story Time
STORY TIME! Everyone, gather around and listen to A Chair For My Mother by Vera B. Williams. This month's story is about turning adversity into joy. A young girl and her mother save coins in a jar in order to buy a big comfy chair to sit in after having lost all their possessions in a fire. I know that sounds like a bummer, but this is a really uplifting story that focuses on the joyful spirit of loving family and friends. The pictures in this book are fantastic! They are colorful and bright and make the story even more enjoyable.  It was the pictures that first attracted me to reading this book. I picked it up and took a look. After the first reading, it became a family favorite.…
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HTL 091: No Plan B – Don’t let your backup plan sabotage Plan A, with Gabby Braddock

HTL 091: No Plan B – Don’t let your backup plan sabotage Plan A, with Gabby Braddock

Podcast
No Plan B allowed! This episode is about how to stick with the original goal when pursuing your dreams. It is an inspirational show to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit that we all secretly harbor. If you are on a journey to achieve your dreams, check out these other episodes as well: In EPISODE 5, Yoni Mylari talks about how following the sound of his calling led him to become a successful, self-taught sound engineer. World-renowned artist, Pete Castro finally pursued his dreams in his late 30s. Listen to how his determination paid off in EPISODE 14. Randi Levenbaum shares her journey to financial independence by age 42 with a very modest income. She explains how focus + persistence + discipline allowed her to live her dream life in EPISODE 7.…
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HTL 090: How To Build a Habit, with Rotem Brayer

HTL 090: How To Build a Habit, with Rotem Brayer

Podcast
  How To Build a Habit This has been the month of personal betterment on this show. I didn’t plan it, but I like the way it has unfolded. We started off the year by talking about goal setting.  But how can you set a goal if you feel confused? So the next week we talked about how to get unstuck in life.  That was good! We set a goal, we got out of the mud, now to declutter and focus. Last week we learned how to optimize productivity.  What do we need to do to make it all stick? Repetition! And in this episode, we are going to discuss what creates a habit. It is not random. The process of forming a habit, good or bad, is the same. …
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Mominar 058: Silica Gel Packets-Uses

Mominar 058: Silica Gel Packets-Uses

Mominars
Silica Gel Packets-Uses Did you know that silica gel packets have several uses? You are going to love this LIFE HACKS! Do you like Life Hacks? Check out this other fun hack by clicking HERE. What is Silica? You will find silica gel packets in lots of brand-new items. Do NOT throw them away! If you are paying attention, you may have found them in: ShoesFoodClothingElectronicsMedicationVitaminsCat litter SILICA is a compound made up of clay, volcanic ash, and mineral dust. The main use of silica is to keep things dry.  It can absorb up to 40% of its weight in moisture, and you may have noticed that it is in a lot of packaging of new items.  Why? The answer is to keep those items free from humidity and moisture.…
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HTL 089: Into the Time Management Matrix – How to Optimize Productivity, with Michael Bauman

HTL 089: Into the Time Management Matrix – How to Optimize Productivity, with Michael Bauman

Podcast
In this episode, we head into the time management matrix and learn how to optimize our productivity. Here is some more information about organization and producticity. Episode 73 is all about a system to create a Capsule Wardrobe.  Click here to watch How To Get Started on any project. Listen to Episode 24, Focus, Followthrough, and Finish. ADHD is not an excuse to not complete a task! Learn how to complete that job. We are continuing with the theme of goal setting this month.  I have talked about how to get out of a rut. I have talked about the importance of making a plan. Today we are talking about optimizing your productivity. This is about organizing and prioritizing all the things you want to do and need to do.…
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HTL 088: How To Get Unstuck in Life- Introducing Boom Vision, with Benjamin Yeh

HTL 088: How To Get Unstuck in Life- Introducing Boom Vision, with Benjamin Yeh

Podcast
Wondering how to get unstuck in life is a common problem for many people. Boom Vision is the creation of Benjamin Yeh from his diverse background as a serial entrepreneur, corporate executive, investor, and advisor. In this episode, he is going to share his unique perspective about how to gain clarity. Boom Vision can help you unlock your hidden breakthroughs and create a strong mind, body, and soul. Learn how to get unstuck in life and live life to the fullest. Ben is a business and transformation coach. He talks about 6 things that you can develop to help you break through walls and reach seemingly impossible goals.  Boom Vision is all about the balance and rhythm of those 6 things and learning how to tune in to them to…
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