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From our Project Brainy Beauty initiative, we are excited to share the first blog post from the Brainy Beauty Youth Team. We have a team of girls who will write, edit, compose and share their work through this platform. Read the first release below.

What It Was Like, Dealing with School and A Global Pandemic I was halfway through my sophomore year when the global pandemic hit the United States. I heard about it and had a feeling that we would have to shut down the schools, but I never thought it would …

Congratulations, class of 2021! You have accomplished what can be considered your most significant achievement to date. As you enter a workforce that none of us have experienced before, the future is unpredictable, and conditions are ever-changing. One...

Congratulations, class of 2021! You have accomplished what can be considered your most significant achievement to date. As you enter a workforce that none of us have experienced before, the future is unpredictable, and conditions are ever-changing. One thing that stays constant is your opportunity to learn and grow. As you move forward in life and begin your career, please take this advice with you:

-Identify your definition of SUCCESS! Success isn't one-size-fits-all; It looks different for each individual. It would help if you took the time to determine what SUCCESS looks like for you before trying to live up to society's definition. Set a goal, make a plan of action, and start working your way to your SUCCESS.

-Master the two-way interview. A job interview is not just for the company seeking an employee that is a good fit; Candidates are also seeking a company that fits their lifestyle. A company's culture, leadership, and commitment to employees' well-being and career growth play a massive part in an employees' success and happiness in their role. Enter an interview with knowledge about the company, ask questions, and don't be afraid to take notes while the interviewer is speaking.

-Take every opportunity given to learn. Just as people of all levels and positions have something to teach, they also have something to learn. Networking, attending training and webinars, and reading will keep you up on your industry's latest trends.

-Be Coachable. Accepting, soliciting, and applying feedback given will put you in control of your success. Remember, you cannot know where you are going if you don't know your starting point.

-Don't be afraid to "fail-up." Failing, or falling short, is not a failure unless you do not learn from the fall. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Those who do not fail do not learn. Own up to the mistakes you make, and always have a plan of action for correction.

-Reflect and RESET. Schedule time to reflect on your progress. Look back at your accomplishments and your challenges. Did you learn what you needed to know? Are you positioned to move forward? If not, I am here to tell you it is ok to RESET! As long as you know where you are, you can always set a new action plan to get to where you are trying to go.

Written By:
Preslyn Pike
Founder

You are the Writer, Director, Main Character, Editor and Publisher of your life. Choose your storyline and tell it your way.

It’s time to talk openly and truthfully about Breast cancer. The thought that you are not at risk if it does not run in your family is Myth. Do your research. Get your mammogram, and check yourself regularly. Share your story!

New Blog Post released today for the "How to be Successful" Series. Visit www.canopycoaching.com to read!

Canopy Coaching & Consulting is introducing a new blog series. Swipe left to learn more.

Virtual-learning and homeschooling impacting your kid's physical activity?

As complaints rise across NC school systems regarding the number of hours students are spending glued to the computer, a group of moms take things into their own hands by adding field trips to their children's learning.

This past Friday, the mom’s took their kids to South Mountains State Park in Burke County, NC, about 60 miles from Charlotte for swimming, hiking, and waterfall climbing. The park features elevations of 3,000 feet, an 80-foot waterfall, mountain streams, and 40+ miles of hiking trails; an equation for fun for kids of all ages.

The mom’s plan to get together for Friday Field Trips once a month. ”The way the schooling is working with virtual learning (in Union County), we just do our work for Friday’s early or after, depending on the assignment, ” one mom states. Next up on their list of activities: Apple Picking! Sounds yummy.