Excuses Most People Make That Stop Them from Reaching Their Dreams

Have you ever said or done something that stopped and discouraged you from taking action toward your goals?

Reasons and undesirable self-talk are common problems and are what usually stops most of us from achieving our dreams. But they aren't deceptive until we become aware of them. And it’s not until you become responsive of them that you can start to begin changing them to help you move forward.

Here are 12 of the most common explanations people use that stop them from reaching their dreams:

1.        I’m too old to start.

As long as you’re still living and breathing, you still have all the resources to turn your life around. All it takes is determination and desire.

2.       I’m not talented enough.

Talent alone isn't enough to be truly prosperous. It might help you progress faster, but ultimately, all it requires is hard work and dedication to improve.

3.       I’m not smart enough.

Don’t despair if you feel you lack the knowledge to pursue your goals. There is a good reason why you lack the knowledge—you’re just starting! The key to learning is to start from somewhere and make progress.

4.      I don’t have the support.

While having the support is beneficial, it will not be the reason for your success and is simply ideal for getting you through hard times. The biggest things that matter in your journey toward success and achievement is your drive and motivation.

5.       I don’t have enough time to discover what I like.

If you sit down and make a list of all the things you do in a typical day, you’ll begin to realize that you actually have enough time. Figure out what is wasting your time, and replace it with the things that will get you to your goals.

6.      I don’t know if I will succeed.

The greatest mystery about life is in not knowing what’s going to happen. Sometimes, your journey will take you on roads you never thought existed.

7.       I’m just not lucky enough.

All of us are lucky all of the time. The difference is, you just don’t see the opportunities presented to you due to lack of preparation. Focus on preparing yourself for them, so when an opportunity comes, you naturally will become luckier.

8.      I’m not destined to succeed.

Everything that ultimately happens in your life is all due, in part, to the decisions you make. If that’s your current belief about yourself then, chances are, you’re right.

9.      I’m not motivated enough.

If you lack the drive to do whatever it is you hope to do, there’s a chance you don’t want it badly enough or see it as something you really want.

10.    I’m not educated enough.

Education isn’t necessarily something you have to learn at school. You can never have enough education to get started. If you’re unsure, just take action anyway and learn along the way. Experience always will be the best educator.

11.     I can’t handle failure.

If that’s your belief, then it’s a lie. We are rejected every day of our lives, but we fail to see the rejections because we don’t choose to acknowledge them. Learn to detach yourself from outcomes and to see the process as journey of self-discovery.

12.    I will start tomorrow.

There is no such as a future, only the present. If you genuinely have the time to do something now, then use the opportunity and go and do it. You will feel a lot more energized and motivated, knowing you've pushed yourself and made progress.

Now, stop making excuses that keep you from reaching your dreams. Go forth and prosper!

University of Atlanta makes sure all their students are prominent and respectable addition in the corporate environment and before entering the real world they are very well aware of the importance of communication. These tips will help fresh graduates and people who are already working in the corporate atmosphere. To stay connected and learn more follow us on Facebook , Google plus , Pinterest and Twitter

Student’s Guide: Time Management

Learn to manage time when studying online, and stay ahead of everyone in the class. Earning a degree online is not that challenging but being the prominent one can be a slightly tough. Those students who are always top of the line everywhere, there are a few guidelines for them to retain that image. Students who want to stay on top should possess qualities such as discipline, dedication, and management.

"A good student possess some qualities which set him/her apart from everyone, whether in a traditional classroom or learning online”

- University of Atlanta Expert Faculty Member

It’s a little challenging for students to cope up with requirements online because they are not in contact with their peers or mentors in-person, and interaction is online.

“Studying online is easier, because student have the advantage to learn on his/her own pace” says an expert on online education, he added “Student have the freedom to manage time and concentrate because they are getting individual attention, which every student thrives for “

A Recent study about online education revealed that “Flexibility is what attracts student the most towards studying online —Enrollments went to the highest percentage during 2010-2014 more than 10 million students enrolled and earned a degree.

For students who have a lot going on, be it kid’s recitals to attend, an important meeting to present or parent-teacher meeting. These tips will help a student to stay ahead and make their life easier.

Mark your calendar

Make your own personal calendar, and mark all the important date in it, Keep checking your syllabus. Mark time and dates for each course and commit to it.

“Every night I set my calendar, usually after kid’s bedtime. Its helps me coordinate work, family and my learning” – Says a Student of University of Atlanta currently enrolled in an online nursing program.

Daily go through your course

The most useful thing about distance learning is, that you can take your classes anywhere with access to the internet. Stay up to date and organized with your Android or tablet. All these mobile devices can help student revise and study, even if they are at their kid’s baseball game or daughter’s recitals.

“Adding learning to your daily routine eliminates the last minute pressure and being up to date makes them more flexible towards last minute course changes or exam changes. “Says the Program director of University of Atlanta.

Look ahead

Make sure you know about your due assignments and what’s next. This activity will prepare you for the future submissions and allocate your time accordingly.

If you are someone who studies last minute or make assignments at the eleventh hour, you need to let go of that habit. It’ll not only make your life difficult but majorly affect your work and family.

Need help? Ask for it!

Student often doesn't ask for help, they try to figure it out on their own, this habit might waste a lot of your time, don’t stay silent. ”Students are always hesitant to ask for assistance and they take drastic measures, which ends up in ma”- Faculty member of UofA

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How to Make Your Job Interview Successful?

Interviewing fruitfully is probably the most important part in securing your dream internship or job. University of Atlanta came up with a few tips that would help candidates who are preparing for an interview.

Dress appropriately

This is the time while you’ll be analyzed from top to bottom, so dress up appropriately. Avoid anything which has too many patterns it might distract your interviewers. Keep it low on perfumes.

Go through your CV

Practice your answering skills; ask family member or friend to help you out. Go over how you would respond to common interview questions

Do your research

Do your research on the company, about their offices and you should know everything about their mission and vision statement. Show your interest in the services of the company.

Know yourself

Analyze your skills and know what you are capable of; an interview is an act of marketing yourself. But don’t go overboard in doing so.

Be on time

Get there a little early and avoid running late, go to visit the place you’ll be going to give this interview before.  Just in case you get confused and run late on the date of interview.

University of Atlanta wishes every individual well and a bright future. UofA not only believes in providing excellent learning to each individual but also wishes well to every individual in order to reach the top. To stay connected and learn more follow us on Facebook , Googleplus, Pinterest and Twitter

These 10-Year-Old Website Screenshots Show How Fast the Internet Has Changed - University of Atlanta Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign

Today, there are more than three billion internet users in the world which accounts for 40 percent of the world’s population. Looking back at these website screenshots you will realize how far we have come from the digital Stone Age which was only 10 years ago.

Facebook.com

The world’s largest social networking site ‘Facebook.com’ which was founded in 2005 currently has over 1.3 billion active users and 890 million daily active users. Initially, it was just a social network site for Harvard students but soon it took over the world. Here is how it looked like back in 2005.

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Youtube.com

The world’s largest video sharing platform was launched in 2005 and it had only 65,000 daily video uploads and around 100 million video views every day, which in 10 years grew to 4 billion daily video views and 300 video hours uploaded every minute. This is how the site looked in 2005.

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Twitter.com

Twitter that introduced the world with short 140 character crisp messages in 2006 was initially a service that people used to answer only one question that was ‘what are you doing’. Initially, twitter users were posting 20,000 tweets a day which in nine years grew to 500 million tweets a day and 288 million active users. This is how the site looked like in 2006.

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Google.com

Google.com is the heart of web search. The initial site would search nearly 25 million web pages, had a subscription option and updated monthly. This is how the internet giants looked like in their first days.

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In 2005, Google was quite close to what it looks today but still only searched 8 billion pages and also had online shopping search engine named as ‘Froogle’. 

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Today, Google search searches more than 1 trillion unique web pages and is updated several times a day.

Wikipedia.org

The free encyclopedia that anyone is able to edit started with as less as 6,000 pages and wanted to make over 100,000 pages. Today, Wikipedia has over 35 million pages and 70,000 active editors in its community. This is how they used were like in their early days.

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University of Atlanta Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign believes we have come far in this digital age but we still have a long way to go as who is to say that in the coming future there wouldn’t be people who would write about how outdated people were in 2015. Become a part of the Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign by following us on Facebook , Google plus , Pinterest and Twitter and stay ahead.

Learn About the Funniest Laws in USA – University of Atlanta Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign

University of Atlanta Explore, Educate and Evolve campaign will explore and share the most astonishing facts and bits of knowledge just about everything. We come across new realities almost every day but don’t get time to explore or look into them. They are unknown, knowledgeable yet delightful truths about things that we see every day. With this campaign we strive to unveil the most amazing facts you were not aware of until now. University of Atlanta Explore, Educate and Evolve campaign aims to make learning an exploratory rendezvous, we invite you to explore and learn!

We have been exploring a lot about Atlanta lately, facts about how it rose from the ashes, and learnt why Atlanta is known as the powerhouse of higher education. Today, we will learn about the most hilarious laws which are applied in the US. 

In some states, including California, Florida, Nevada, Alaska and Hawaii a motorist can be cited for driving too slowly. How ridiculous is that yet it’s true, next time you go out for ride on your bike. Don’t be afraid to speed up!

That’s not it, we have more coming for you;

In Alabama - State code allows only 5 minutes for one to vote. Which is fine, people who come to vote surely have made up their mind about who they want to vote.

There are two laws in California which are funny yet they make a lot of sense. In Walnut (Walnut is a suburban city) No person shall wear a mask or disguise on a public street without a permit from the sheriff. Well, a law is a law!

Whoever is planning a visit to Hawaii should be aware of this law, In Honolulu (the most populous city of USA), it is illegal to sing loudly outside after sunset. So, kindly refrain from singing out loud in Hawaii you might just get caught for singing.

University of Atlanta Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign is all about highlighting the facts which were unknown to most. To keep up with our campaign and get frequently updated visit our social media websites. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Google plus.

Land a Dream Job - Tips to Sell Yourself at a Job Interview

With competition spread out, selling yourself at a job interview these days is quite a challenge. In order to ace at an interview and land your dream job, it is vital to gather few tips, learn them on your finger tips and apply them every time you are about  to head for one. University of Atlanta Career Center have pointed out such few tips to help the candidates from freezing up, becoming dazed or speechless at any interview. Follow these and kill your fear of appearing at an interview:

Self-Awareness is the Key:

Employers look in for candidates that are self-aware. Knowing yourself is the first step towards moving ahead in the direction of what are your goals and how that particular job can help you achieve that very goal and become a stepping stone.

Consider your achievements to-date which will enable you to point out your major strengths and weaknesses and develop confidence within yourself, and you have made half-way through an interview.

Know the Organization:

Move ahead with a thorough research on the organization you are headed to and you will find out relevant answers as to why you want to become a part of that organization. Check the online directories, annual reports, social media, and anything you can find. Don't forget to read company's values and create the will to become a part of it around the same aspects.

The website of the particular organization tells a lot about the employer. From the platform that attracted you to the job vacancy, the time intervals between their response, all the way to the treatment on the interview day, all of it points towards the nature and handling of recruitment by the employer.

What is the Role About:

It is of utmost importance to find out about the role you are applying for. If you are clueless about the role you applied for, it is going to portray a bad impression on the employer overall. Sometimes job advertisements are also to blame for this as they are misleading in terms of position mentioned and the one required for.

However, you need to do your homework and dig deeper than just the small piece of information on the advertisement. Call the provided number and find out about the job role. This could also lead towards a polite introduction of yourself to your future employer.

Collect Interviewer Insight:

Finding out about the type of interview, panel, individual, etc, and the persons interviewing you. Most of the times organizations happily provide this information. Ideally, there are three categories concerned: HR manager, line manager and the recruitment consultant. They could interview you individually or in a panel at any combination.

Recruitment consultant is the one who needs to bridge the gap between job requirements and the ideal job applicant.

The HR consultant will ensure the interview includes all the necessary information about the candidate that is not mentioned in his job application and ensure the candidate to be an organizational-fit.

The line manager needs to ensure whether you are a perfect fit for the role mainly as he has the urgency to fill in the position. Shield their questions with your achievements, outlining your strengths throughout the interview.

Practice, Practice, Practice:

Today, interviews are different and most of the times employers seek examples for every strength or skill you mention. Write them on a piece of paper and practice them out well.

Seeking a professional help for the upcoming interview is a great idea to manipulate the overall interview. Call a friend or an uncle who is an industry expert and has climbed the ladder of success by overcoming greater challenges.

Relax, You'll Do Fine:

Maintaining your inner peace is important. Relax and do not panic too much. Follow all the tips and you will ace the interview. Even if the interview has not turned out to be what you expected, then it is not the end of the world, probably it is not the right job or organization for you and besides, there are other opportunities out there.

If you do not pull yourself together and overcome the pressure, then you will never be able to gear up for another exciting round of interview and avail a better opportunity.

Break a leg!

Ladder to Success- One Step Ahead

Ever wondered how come people get the job so simply, even if you have tried nearly everything. This post will speak about what are those key factors which most of us seem to over look when looking for a job. We’ll find out the hidden elements which we’ll call Ladder to success – One step ahead of everyone.

Add a twist to your research

We all know that those positions available on job boards of a company are already taken or are generally pre-filled., Career experts says that only 15% of external hires can be featured to job boards. Successful candidates use boards to gain knowledge of the kind of candidate the company is looking for, what skills should that individual hold. Career expert encourage individual to acquire intrapersonal skills, networking helps individuals to learn about opportunities rapidly and effectively

Every second counts

Ina recent study it was concluded that it only takes six seconds for employer to make his decision that, if the resume belongs to “yes” or “no” pile. Candidates just drop their résumé without making any changes. A successful candidate who wants to stand out of the slot will tweak his resume according to the job position. He will focus on experience and skills that employer might be looking for.

HR consultant and resume expert says: Scalability and clarity is the key for successful resume. A captivating resume uses words that reflect the job posting, and includes exact words that will jump out at the employer.

Out of all the resume types chronological, functional, combination, or a targeted resume Reverse chronological is considered to be the best. Keep font sizes 11 and use fonts such as Georgia, Bell MT, Goudy Old style and Times New Roman. They‘re easy to read and comprehend

Extract benefits from Social Media

Employers these days pre-search the chosen candidate on Social media, be it Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. It is to check out cyber existence of the candidate and how active he is on social media, it is look for any inappropriate post or any red light but now experts say, that now every candidate should exist on social media, certain post or blogs related to his skills and interest adds up exceptionally to the candidates portfolio.

Making a blog post of your own is a great way to turn up your name, many non-writers are now writing blogs and post exhibiting their interests

Not smart to hide your emotions

Even though you feel like jumping around with excitement when you see call for an interview email. But rather than sending smiley faces and exclamation marks. You would take this opportunity as communicating with your employer before the interview. Formulate your email and choose expressions wisely to explain how delighted you are to take this opportunity.

University of Atlanta is always right behind their students, to educate, guide and direct their students, determined to make their students stand out of all the graduates in the market. It has been successful in doing so and has a remarkable name in the universities overall

Simple Personal Qualities That Will Help Your Career

Your behavior and traits may be linked to your career path and leadership styles more than you think. To find out some traits that lead to success, we asked a few entrepreneurs. Here’s what they had to say:

A Strong Work Ethic

It’s surprising because many observers think that entrepreneurs succeed because of a brilliant idea, or tremendous product or coding talent. But the truth is that putting in time and timely response and providing feedback ensure that you have hold of your team and you are responsible. Not only can you lead by example, but it also keeps projects moving quickly. 

Patience

Ability to wait supports persistence and allows waiting until the timing is right to gain a new customer, start a new product, or hire the right person to fill a role. If you have long term goals for your career it’s fundamental to be patient.

Being Direct

It is very important to be direct at times. It clearly reflects your goals and what kind of things you expect for your business and career aspirations.

Honesty

To create long lasting relations in your business it’s vital to treat people well and provide transparency and they will trust you. If people can trust you, then many more opportunities will come your way.

University of Atlanta bachelors degree program in Management  teaches and empowers the individual to become more efficient and effective team member and leaders to execute projects successfully.

Project management is one of the most in-demand skills in the business world. It explains what it takes to manage simple and complex projects from start to finish, on time, and within budget.

Networking at University of Atlanta

One of the most valuable things at University Of Atlanta is that you’ll develop is your professional network.  Students consider themselves fortunate enough to have been able to really leverage their network to helping them understand what they want to become after graduation and how to get there.

At University of Atlanta, you’ll find that there are so many people out there who are willing to assist you, but you really have to understand how to make those professional relationships work.

The alumni networks and University of Atlanta career council are crucial in helping students understand what careers in consulting and finance entailed. Not only did they provide with necessary guidance and knowledge about interviews and the position but they were brutally honest about the disadvantages of potential jobs and prepare you to adjust accordingly, which really guide students to understand the career paths to eradicate.

University of Atlanta has amazing programs for mentoring where they pair up alumni’s with fresh graduates who are seeking for assistance. University of Atlanta keeps on conducting events through which both get chances to communicate. Plus the online portal of University of Atlanta is active when it comes to interaction between students and faculty members.

UoFA Career Faculty coming from renowned working experiences have been helping students identify their weaknesses and point out the resources that would help them improve and learn. It’s also helpful; for them to find people of similar interest and listen to their journey.

University of Atlanta online programs gives you  a great chance to meet people who can help you achieve and flourish, from alumni to current students to recruiters who come onto campus. Last but not the least it’s your effort that counts. University of Atlanta is giving you a platform to expand your horizon and become prominent.