10 Ways to Use Your Break Time Productively

Hi there,

THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY!!! Did I actually say that? I typically dread Mondays and can't wait for Fridays, but today I'm just choosing to be thankful for a new work week. Speaking of work, I thought it would be nice to share some ways to be productive during your down times - whether it's your break or lunch time. Some breaks are shorter than others - they can range from 15 minutes to 1 hour long. And you can use that time wisely - I definitely do. Check out some of the ways you can maximize your break time.

REDEFINING CAREER this Sunday!

Hey there,

Remember my notes on the Redefining Finance event here and here. It was very enlightening and such a great event and most of you enjoyed my recaps. Well the next event is THIS Sunday and this one is all about "REDEFINING CAREER" and as usual, it's a FREE event.

Do you feel like you are in a dead end career with no prospects? Are you looking to transition into an area of your talent and passion? Do you feel like you need direction when it comes to your career, whether you are an entrepreneur or a 9-5er this is an event for you!

#REDEFININGCAREER: How to do the Work you are passionate about, featuring guest speaker Biola Alabi, African Media Expert, and Panelists Founder, Olori Cosmetics & Senior Executive in the FMCG Industry, Toyin Odulate, CSR Executive Chioma Okolie and Award winning poet, writer and actress, Titilope Sonuga. 
 

 

Event details are as follows

Date: Sunday 6th September

Time: 3pm

Venue: The Gallery, Social Place, Sinari Daranijo Street. VI. Lagos

Event is FREE to attend registration required via Glory@inspiredbyglory.com 

BLOG TALK: How Long will You Blog?

Hey Dahlings!

I was just walking one day, being berrylicious, and thinking about interview questions. One of the questions that came to mind was,

"Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" 

That question then took me to,

"Where do you see your blog in 10 years?" 

Which then made me ask myself,

"Erm, will I still be blogging in 10 years?" 

Help me choose a Personal Business Card design!

So in my last post, I brought up the topic of personal business cards.

Like my friend Funmi pointed out, personal business cards started out as "calling cards." In Victorian times, it was a rule of etiquette for gentlemen to drop their calling cards upon visiting friends, acquaintances, female interests, etc. The butler would take the card to the intended, and if they were home, would receive the visitor. If not home, the card would be left behind to indicate that the visitor had stopped by. In addition, if you were trying to introduce yourself formally, you would go to a person's house and leave your card there. If they wished to further get acquainted with you, they would send you their card in return. Otherwise, your calling card would be sent back to you - OUCH, that's kinda harsh!

Mmm, the propriety of it all! Sometimes I wish I was an aristocrat.

Personal Business Cards

So I've recently been thinking about getting business cards, just not for work. Yes, I know it's random, but you know I'm random anyways so let's just run with it.

A personal business card would have

• Your name
• Your contact info - Phone number and Email address
• Website or blog if you have one
• A photo, possibly
• Something that catches attention - either design-wise, a great quote or a witty line about yourself

Now, while I know I want a personal card, I can't help but wonder: Is it incredibly narcissistic? The reality is I just want them - no particular reason (shame on me?)

But they can be used for a great purpose - MARKETING YOURSELF!