Author: rjohnson6

How to Land Your Next Career, Not Just a Job

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Due the COVID-19 Pandamic, we are living in chaotic times. As of April 16, there were a reported 22 million jobs lost in the U.S., which wiped out the employment gains of the last decade. Each and every one of us knows someone who lost their job.

Each person handles job loss differently. However, I do know the people who recover (financially) at a faster clip keep to the following guidelines.

  1. Only use job boards as leads. (If you’re interested in an advertised job, use your network to reach out to the hiring manager or an influencer. People hire people.)
  2. Understand who your Supporters are or who your Dream Team is. (They can help you secure the posted job contact — hiring manager! — or a lead on a position that has not been advertised.)
  3. Sixty to eighty percent of open positions are NOT posted. (Remember, there is a “hidden” job market. To find it, network!)

So, the gist is… NETWORK to your next position and career move.

  1. Know your story (to be communicated during informational and job interviews). (Examples: Why are you interested in the position? And, the standard interview questions…know them pat.)
  2. Follow-up after interviews. (Thank you notes or emails go a long way. It is a forgotten gem.)

So, get cracking. Good luck!

High Fructose Corn Syrup May Be the Culprit…For Your Weight Gain

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If you’ve done every diet known to mankind and exercised at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes or more per session, you expect to lose weight.  If you haven’t, high fructose corn syrup as added sugar may be your albatross.  Below are some tips to kick the habit.

  • Eliminate (or reduce drastically) drinking sodas or store bought juices.  Replace with water or unsweetened beverages.  (Think zero calories per serving!)
  • Read nutritional labels.  (If there is added sugar, do your best to find an alternative and similar food.  Popular sport drinks have more than 30 grams of sugar in one serving — that’s too much.  Yogurts or other breakfast food should be no more than 7 to 10 grams of sugar per servicing.)
  • Take it day by day.  If you can’t quit cold turkey, slowly wean yourself.  It’s a marathon, not a sprint.

If you are still skeptical, I challenge you to reduce or remove high fructose corn syrup from your daily diet for 2 weeks.  It’s a test.  If you see a difference (whether it’s in your clothes fitting looser or on the scale, then you’re on the right track.

The Fallacy of the 2,000 Calorie Diet

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The 2,000 daily calorie diet is a lie. I don’t know about you, but in the past I’ve googled the topic, tried fitness and food guru tips and fads to no avail. And, I’ve learned a few things.

  • Everyone (and their caloric needs) are different. This goes beyond whether you’re active or sedentary. Your body is a machine, with hormones (i.e., chemicals). When you eat food or exercising, it is causing reactions in your body.
  • Losing and/or maintaining a healthy weight is not easy. As the old adage says, “There is no quick fix”. It is a process to find a balance.
  • Meal portion sizes have grown over the years. Simply put, eating more tips the scales eventually. (Since living in the City, I’ve eaten at Commander’s Palace frequently. Good food. The “right” portion sizes. Haute cuisine. Petite sizes.)

All in all, eating well is a process. Change one habit at a time and continually build upon your success. It won’t happen in a month, but in a year? Yes, it will.