RiseUP Blog

This week, I want to give a shout-out to all retail workers assisting customers during this Tax-Free Weekend...

Since summer is on the downhill swing, it means that it is time to get clothes ready for school...

Let freedom ring—not just across the country, but in our hearts, in our choices, and in how we treat one another.

I know what you’re thinking…what can a fortune cookie possibly tell us about ourselves? Well, I’m glad you asked...

To all the fathers on Father’s Day, I want to say thank you for all the things you do for your families...

Now that summer is almost upon us, many of you may be scrambling to decide what career you would like to get into...

Vacations. We all need them. We all want to take one. But sometimes the funds are hard to come by...

So, while we typically celebrate this holiday with cook-outs, trips on the water, and other experiences, let us always pay tribute to those whose lives were given to give us our freedom...

By not “finishing strong,” you cheat yourself out of developing self-discipline to help get you through situations that may not be fun or beneficial....

What I wish for you this Mother’s Day is that you know you don’t have to spend money on your mother to make her happy...

First, we must uncover the reasons behind waiting until the last minute to do things. I sometimes relate all too well to the joke above, especially when it comes to writing novels...

 I am sure by now you have picked up on today’s theme--procrastination. It’s possible that I have talked about this before, but I get blog ideas from what happens in my life during the week. So, let's jump in, shall we...

There are many things to take into consideration when preparing for tests…nutrition, adequate rest, time management, and preparation. Let’s look at these a bit further...

There are five C’s that are needed to get understandable communication across. They are clarity, conciseness, coherence, completeness, and courtesy...

When I mention unexpected things, we sometimes groan in frustration and think, “I don’t have time for this!”. But not all unexpected things come with negative consequences...

Just like how we talked about finding the perfect place to volunteer your time, talent, and money last week, nonprofit organizations need the same consideration...

I’m sure you have noticed the theme for this week…giving. Not only with money but also with yourself. I have always said the world needs your kind of you...

Happy Friday, RISERS! I hope this week has been good to you. Here we are--the last day of February. How is that even possible? Just...

We need to be intentional in demonstrating how much people mean to us...

Whether it’s the weather or circumstances that cause you to feel depressed, there are things you can do to change your mood...