RiseUP Blog

Getting a job is one of the best decisions that I made during my high school years—a decision that hopefully you will make, too.

Last night, I had to do something I absolutely dread...

You will never know how much it means to someone who is lonely when you take a genuine interest in them. You can make a person who feels worthless suddenly feel they are worthwhile.

In this recent workshop for RiseUP Cooperative, Garry Thurman and Tyde McIntosh discuss how to avoid making financial decisions that will one day bring you grief. Garry and Tyde both work at Guardian Investment Advisors in Chattanooga and are hosts of the podcast "Plan Today Own Tomorrow."

Trying new things during your teenage years is not only normal, but also really important in helping you strengthen your sense of self.

I cannot compare my achievements (or perceived lack of them) to others, and you shouldn’t either. We can have the same situational experience but take away totally different internal realizations.

I am suggesting this in place of resolutions because if we focus too much on what we want to “fix” about ourselves, we forget about the good things about us we already have.

The good news is that conflict can be healthy, if handled correctly. It can help us affirm our beliefs, realize our faults, and become more empathetic people.

Negativity can chip away at our peace of mind and possibly even our confidence in what we do. It can also get to the point of impeding our ability and desire to do our best.

The presenter, Sam Turnipseed, talked about a lot of things that I experienced during my very first job interview.

This week I want to give a shout-out to the teachers who are having their annual Christmas concerts: orchestra, band, and choral. They have worked for weeks to prepare so their students can show off their musical ability.

Everybody’s waiting for the Elf on the Shelf...

More often than not, the choice to stay away from the dinner table is made with little to no thought.

“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not. Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” –Epicurus

I want to use a Thanksgiving meal favorite to illustrate an important concept…being yourself in this crazy world.

All of us could send text messages or emails to members (or friends) of the family who have served in the military and say how much we appreciate their contributions to the safety and security of our nation.

If you don’t have the money for a particular thing, do not buy it. People get into debt (and trouble) when they spend money they don’t have.

I am thankful for the opportunity to write to you every week, and I hope you will have a great weekend and a safe Halloween.

Just keep your head up and your eyes open. Something good might be about to come your way.

JOKE OF THE WEEK: Why did the pumpkin lose the boxing match? He let his gourd down.