Integrity

           For the most part, as we go through life we all would like to be respected by one another based on the way we conduct ourselves. Integrity deals with the idea of someone being trustworthy and having very strong moral values. Becoming a person who has great integrity isn't an over night act but a habit practiced over a period of time. Similar to building a relationship with a person, one would have to compare the actions that you display to previous ones experienced to gauge whether they are consistent or not. Consistency in morals, beliefs, and actions help build your integrity and because of this people will begin to form a specific view of you. Perception is one of the main components of this term. How people perceive you to be initially may not be the same way that they view you later down the road. The idea of someone who's moral views and trustworthiness that seems to change frequently can cause people to lose faith in your validity. Being someone who remains true to their actions time after time is a person who can be relied upon and will usually deliver no matter the circumstances. If your goal is to become a person who has a substantial amount of integrity, always remember that its an aspect of life that occurs time after time, and  not something that is plainly stated to be so.

"Live life, responsibly"

-Kelly McGhee

Organization

           It is all too common for the vast majority of the population to not be that well informed on the art of organization. Most are completely oblivious to the enormous benefits that organization can extend into their everyday lives. However, there is good news. This is a skill that can be easily acquired.

            By being organized you can dramatically change your quality of life and also improve it in subtle and quite obvious ways as well. Some people misperceive the art of organization as something that will take up all of their time and requires filing your cds in alphabetical order or even being anal retentive about small insignificant tasks. Every person has a wide ranging variance on their perspective of this essential skill.

            Being organized involves an individual’s personal preference, style and personality. There are people who tend to steer toward color coding and post-its in their office in order to feel organized while others may be more particular with date books and to-do lists. Others may even operate on complete an utter “organized” chaos where they are truly the only individual to find order in their own madness.

            Staying organized can keep you healthy. It is a widely known fact that stress can affect your health both physically, mentally and emotionally in a variety of ways that are harmful to you. By being organized, you can dramatically reduce your levels of stress with very little effort.

            Aside from reducing stress substantially, you will present yourself in a much more professional light by being well organized. If your office or home is unkempt and chaotic, it can leave a bad impression on anyone who may choose to drop in. Being organized will portray an aspect to yourself that you have everything under complete and total control.

            Organization can even help you save money. When you find yourself unorganized, you can often overlook things that you already have but may be spending money to repurchase. If you maintain a more organized home or office, you will create a better overview of your life when it comes to expenditures and finances. Spending only on things you honestly need and afford is a positive side effect of proper organizational skills.

            Besides saving money, organization greatly saves individuals time. When you have your workflow well organized and neatly in place, you can quite easily set your priorities in order of what needs to be done immediately allowing for better management of work. Not only does this time saver assist you while on the job, but you will also gain more time in your personal life with your new found organizational skills. By being well organized you will gain a clearer perspective of what you need to do which will permit you to better delegate time for yourself and loved ones.

Unity

           For the most part, people would agree that there is strength in numbers when approaching something challenging or difficult. Unity has to do with separate parts, pieces, and aspects coming together as a whole. Moving in unison gives great advantage to those united due to the combined effort and characteristics that make up the specific unit formed. You can see many display’s of unity with our government, police and fire departments, sports teams, military forces, and many more. Leadership plays a big role when unifying a collective group. To create a successful bond between different people the leader must be aware of most strengths and weaknesses so that they can be complimented accordingly. Unity is also good for social interaction and learning. Sharing ideas, emotions and physical interactions can help build a better bond with a specific group making it much more effective when tackling various tasks. When the idea of unity comes up, the quote “all for one, and one for all” would be a perfect way to describe the term. When becoming united, actions of the individual reflect and influence the whole. Moving together and complimenting one’s surroundings would be a great way to ensure a long lasting unity between you and the group or organization you are a part of.

“Live life, responsibly”

-Kelly McGhee

Ambition

Chasing goals and aspiring to do accomplish great feats often requires a little thing we call ambition. It is the drive to pursue what you set out to acheive. Its the burning fuel in us that keeps us going along our journey even when it feels like there isnt anymore left in us. People who are ambitious are percieved to be hardworkers and clever thinkers. The willpower of an ambitious person is usually rather high and because of this, brings them much success in taking care of what they set out to complete. Keeping a sharp mind also can give you an edge because you are able to see potential posibilities in certain situations that others may overlook. Ambition is setting a destination and precisely making moves in order to get there. Be in mind, there is a fine line between ambitious and being unrealistic (don't bite off more than you can chew). As long as you are confident in what you are capable of doing and continue to work towards your goals, you'll start to see yourself becoming a more ambitious person as the days pass.

"Live life, responsibly"

-Kelly McGhee