Okay, rant time. What is it with school (from kindergarten through college) and the obsession with group projects. They DO NOT work. The majority of “children” don’t pull their weight and do their fair share of the work. I’d been pretty lucky up until now with group work in college. Two classes I have this semester have (or will be soon) group based. The leadership seminar I’m currently taking is the “bad seed” right now. We were assigned a group power point on professionalism last week, (due yesterday), and guess who couldn’t get her group of 3 to respond…me. Since this has to be done out of class, online, we use a Slack channel for communication. My group members never responded, so I took matters (my grade!) into my own hands and did the entire project myself.
Did I have extra time for all that work? No. Did I do it and grit my teeth? Yes. Leadership, I guess I have that in the bag. Professionalism? This rant may not fall under “professional”, but boy and I so angry right now. This is going to be a LONG semester…and it’s only February. Rant over…let’s get to the good links that you came for (and I somehow still found time to put together!)
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: 10-Minute Coconut Yogurt & Chickpea Curry (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Wednesday: Chinese Cashew Chicken (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free)
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ 25 Most Popular Ice Breaker Questions
Maybe I should have used these with my group?
+ Why You Should Wake-Up At 4AM
The golden hour!
+ 10 Ways Nature Helps Your Well-Being
I’ll go outside more when it’s….warm.
+ 20 Quotes That Will Change The Way You See & Treat People
I’ll remember these for my next group encounter…
+ You Can’t Care About Everything
Don’t try.
You probably are.
A good read after the post about too!
+ Everything You Should Know About Happiness
Perfect infographic for you!
Food:
+ Where Are All The Vegetarian TV Shows
You ever noticed the lack?
+ Cows vs. Nuts: Who’s More Climate Friendly?
Hmmm….
+ Ocean’s Halo’s New Soy-Free Sauces
I am so excited about these!
Uhhh…where will they stop?
+ Why Vegetarians Will Never Be Cool
Why would you only be a vegetarian and not fully vegan? It’s so hypocritical.
+ Most Popular Super Bowl Food In Every State
Really, NJ? Really?
+ Best Trader Joe’s Coffees, Ranked
I love their simple medium roast.
Who knew?! Great for some researching!
+ The Mission That Motivates Us
They had the dream, they have the team, and now the means? Think they can do it?
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ How To Combat Existential Despair
When you get older, remember these tips.
+ Brain Pacemaker For Alzheimer’s
Wow, this could be promising!
Blogging & Social Media:
+ Social Signals & The Engagement Matrix
What’s good? What’s most important?
+ How Social Media Is Changing Us
Not so nice news.
+ How To Use Instagram Stories To Your Advantage
Still slacking in that department.
+ Focus On What Makes Your Brand Memorable
You don’t have to do it all.
+ 10 Years Of Professional Blogging
The lessons we learn and skills we gain.
+ Selling Fake Twitter Followers
How about IG too?
+ How To Get More Instagram Likes
I have noticed this (sometimes).
Design, Tech, & Photography:
Ever looking for that ONE email?
+ 20 Surprising Things You Can Do With Google Search
Hack your searching!
Career, Business, & Success:
+ How Steve Job’s Wrote An Email
Here’s a lesson.
+ The Best Thing Ever Written About Work-Life Balance
That balance we’re always seeking.
+ 5 Ways To Grow & Be An Expert In Your Field
Focus on these 5 things!
+ 8 Career Lessons From A 2-Year-Old
Wise beyond years?
Podcasts & Audio:
+ Hashtag Authentic: “Crazy Creative People” Beth Kirby
I love Beth!
Nothing too outstanding this week (I was listening to the Work At Home Summit all week).
Other:
+ How Japanese Kids Learn Multiplication
Mind blowing!
+ You Are Literally Never Going To Get Rid Of The Word Literally
LITERALLY! LEGIT!
Things To Eye & Buy:
+ A cover-up or a dress…cute!
+ They call this a “sweater“, but it’s lovely!
+ Crafty! And this is reversible!
+ The color!
+ Something with polka dots that looks classy!
Yummy Recipes To Pin:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
+ Chocolate Dipped Coffee Sandwich Cookies
Mind-blowing cookie treats!
+ Chocolate Rice Crispy Squares
I’ve been craving some krispie treats lately!
These sound so good!
+ Curried Black Lentils with Roasted Cauliflower
A beautiful and cozy meal.
This! How delicious!
+ Salted Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Bars
All about that spike of salt!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Sleeping…when I can…it’s good.
So tell me:
+ Were group projects the bane of your existence too?
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Michele Morin says
I hear this same complaint from my two college aged sons often. Such a challenge to endure for students who really do want to get an education . . .
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, yes! Terrible…I understand that “teamwork” and collaboration is so important in today’s society and workplace, but there must be a better way!