Georgia Cumberland Campmeeting

I leave tomorrow for Georgia Cumberland Campmeeting! I hope that you can be there. It is being held at Southern Adventist University. It takes place from May 27 - 30! Hope to see you!

Chicago Land Convocation Video

On the Road...Again!

It's campmeeting Season! Just wanted to let you know where I will be the next few weeks. I would love to have you stop by and talk with me if you live close to any of these campmeeting locations!

may16 Chicagoland Convocation Campmeeting--Wheaton College http://bit.ly/18bckz

may 27-29 Georgia Cumberland Campmeeting- Southern Adventist University http://bit.ly/1NSQTk

June 2-5 Ozark Family Campmeeting- Ozark Academy http://bit.ly/14f8IR

June 5&6 Kansas/Nebraska Campmeeting -Union College http://bit.ly/h94p8

Hope to see you there!

What now?

Many of you are about to graduate and still haven't nailed down what you are going to do next. This article was taken from "Think Yourself Into that New Job," by Kay LaRocca. Hopefully it can help you with any anxiety you might be having on finding that perfect job fit.

The resume has been prepared, you've researched all the prospective companies where you would like to work, you're networking everywhere, and responding to ads by the hundreds. Why aren't the job offers coming?

Perhaps it's time to take a look inside. How is your attitude really? Do you display an air of confidence about yourself and what you have to contribute as a productive employee? Or do you know those negative thoughts entering your mind can be self-sabotaging your best efforts before you've even applied for the job? Just the act alone of negative thought is enough to blow you out of the water.

Success results from attitude as much as aptitude. That is why having the right attitude is crucial to whatever it is you seek in life. Success doesn't come to you, you must go to it! You don't need more strength, or more ability or greater opportunity. What you need is to use what you have. The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not your environment, it is not in luck or chance, or the help of others; it is in yourself alone. There will always be a new frontier where there is an open mind and a willing hand. You make your own opportunities!

In the book, As a Man Thinketh, by James Allen, the aphorism, "as a man thinketh in his heart, so he is," not only embraces the whole of a man's being, but is so comprehensive as to reach out to every condition and circumstance of his life. A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.

Whether it is a new job, career change, or promotion you seek, you must first clearly see yourself in it, and then take positive actions to achieve it. Plan and implement activities now that will make the difference between hoping for and actually obtaining your goals. If you are lacking a certification, for example, take a night course to achieve it. When you begin your job search, determine a specific number of organizations to contact daily, or weekly, and stick with it until you've reached your goal. Make an investment in yourself and have a resume prepared professionally. Read self-improvement books, or listen to motivational tapes and speakers.

Finally, set aside a little time each morning and evening to take a break, to breath, relax, and reflect. Clearly see yourself in that new job, winning the promotion, making the career change, or whatever it is you want. Envision yourself doing it and don't stop until you're there. You will be surprised at how fast your own thoughts will quickly turn into reality.


Don't forget, I am always available to look over your resume. If you need a second opinion or just want some feedback, feel free to email it to me at Stephanie.Murrill@ahss.org.