MissusP's Not So Personal Life

24 of #365LifeLessons – Don’t cut your bangs

Christine Perkett — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:53:55 +0000

Just trust me on this one.

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Teaching Women How to Step Out is Just as Important as “Leaning in”

Christine Perkett — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:24:47 +0000

I recently submitted a piece to Leanin.org about how I’ve advanced my career – and my life – by not only “leaning in” as Sheryl Sandberg describes it, but by stepping out when the time was right as well. Sometimes leaning out is just as important – or moreso. Women of domestic violence and abuse need more help leaning out first, and then we can teach them to lean in, for example. Many women stay in bad situations too long because they’re afraid of what it means to leave. I’d like to see us teach more women how to leave when something’s not right for them – and how to lean in even when it’s uncomfortable to push the boundaries.

Here’s my story – what’s yours?

23 of #365LifeLessons – Never Stop Seeking Education

Christine Perkett — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:50:44 +0000

I never understand folks with such big egos that they think they already know it all. NOBODY knows it all. There is always more to learn. And learning is awesome – it keeps you interested and interesting. (A few ideas: salsa dancing, photography, hiking, surfing, painting, snowboarding, building a treehouse… you get the picture.)

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12 – 22 of #365LifeLessons – I missed a few

Christine Perkett — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:48:50 +0000

I never promised I’d keep ‘em coming daily (did I?), just that I’d post at least 365 So, to catch up, here’s 12-22.

12) Admit your mistakes – it’s the only way to truly improve from making them.

13) Don’t “Over-Google,” – some things in life are best learned from actual people – like your spouse, your Doctor, scientists, etc. Social insights only go so far.

14) If you keep people guessing, they’ll never be able to reproduce what you do. Stay the course, YOUR course. Even if others don’t quite get it, criticize it or wonder just what the hell you’re doing.

15) Believe in you. It’s the best investment you can make.

16) Know when to walk away. There are many times in life you’ll need to do so for your best interests.

17) Stop listening. Sometimes you have to ignore what the haters say and keep focused on the good things in your life.

18) Exercise. Always.

19) Find champions. Not just those that you admire, but those that admire you and can inspire, lead and direct you as you navigate new challenges in life.

20) Be honest. It isn’t always easy, it’s often uncomfortable – but it’s always the best way (even if a little white lie right now seems the easiest way out).

21) Don’t underestimate yourself. If you think you can’t, you can’t. But if you try, you’ll likely never regret it – and will always learn something new.

22) Turn the TV off. Or the computer, the iPod, iPad, whatever. Invest in people, books, music… learning – at least more than zoning out in front of the boob tube. You don’t want to be a boob, do you?

What I’ve Learned, What I’m Learning – #365LifeLessons

11 of #365LifeLessons – Listen

Christine Perkett — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:29:04 +0000

Listen. If you can’t give someone the respect of truly listening to what they have to say (or write, or ask), why should they give you the respect of repeating it?

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10 of #365LifeLessons – Never Leave Home Without…

Christine Perkett — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:41:00 +0000

There are a few things one should always have in the car. A bottle of water. A snack (nuts are always good – protein, long lasting, easy). Emergency kit. Leatherman. Lip balm. Breath mint or gum. Hand sanitizer. Mobile phone (with charger and camera). Credit Card. License. Extra coat. A jack and spare tire. And a folding chair. Yes, a chair – you never know when you might get stuck and have to wait somewhere, or land somewhere unexpected that you just want to get out and stare at for a while (like a beach, a mountain, a concert).

What would you add?

What I’ve Learned, What I’m Learning – #365LifeLessons

9 of #365LifeLessons – Everyone Doesn’t Win

Christine Perkett — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:34:23 +0000

Despite what school is teaching you by giving everyone a trophy, a ribbon or an award, life doesn’t work like that. You don’t get something you haven’t earned. There is only one first place. And sometimes, not winning is just what we need. It isn’t always about winning, but rather about the journey and the lessons we take from the experience. And if you want to win, you’re going to have to work hard to do so.

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8 of #365LifeLessons – Speak Up

Christine Perkett — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:31:16 +0000

I learned this the hard way – you can’t get what you want (or deserve) without speaking up. Don’t make people guess what you want – be clear, be loud, be confident. And when you get it, be grateful and humble.

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7 of #365LifeLessons – Be Colorful

Christine Perkett — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:29:38 +0000

Life’s too short for black and white. Be colorful – in both the literal and figurative sense.

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6 of #365LifeLessons – There is Too Much of a Good Thing

Christine Perkett — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:18:06 +0000

We always want longer vacations, more presents, bigger toys. But the truth is, if we always had these things, they wouldn’t seem nearly as sweet or exciting. Just look at the trouble celebrities often get into – they can have nearly anything they want, and yet many still struggle with contentment. Be happy with what you have, enjoy the moments you get, and move on when it’s time. Don’t eat too much ice cream – it tastes great but too much makes you feel bad. Take that lesson with you across most elements of life and you’ll have just enough of the good things.