General Advice

Thomas Chapman

Dec 19, 20243 min read

You Are Weird - Embrace It!

What sets you apart is what sets you apart - embrace it!

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Thomas Chapman

Aug 16, 20243 min read

Clarity for School, Careers, and Beyond

All right - I'm all about clarity. It is all over what I do. Finding your path, clarifying your future. Discover, Define, Empower Helping...

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Setting Yourself Apart: Developing and Tapping Into Your Creativity

Thomas Chapman

Dec 13, 20239 min read

Setting Yourself Apart: Developing and Tapping Into Your Creativity

Creativity is seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought. -Albert Einstein- It does not matter what...

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Make It a Rule: A Quick Guide to a Balanced Life

Thomas Chapman

Dec 6, 20235 min read

Make It a Rule: A Quick Guide to a Balanced Life

If you seek tranquility, do less. -Marcus Aurelius- There is a balance in life that we all must realize. A little stress is necessary...

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Home for Break: Coming Back as a College Freshman

Thomas Chapman

Nov 16, 20236 min read

Home for Break: Coming Back as a College Freshman

As I write this post, we are about a week away from Thanksgiving here in the United States. For many families, this break is the first...

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From Overwhelmed to Empowered: The Science of Making Great Career Decisions

Thomas Chapman

Oct 25, 20237 min read

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: The Science of Making Great Career Decisions

“If you don’t know what port you are sailing to, no wind is favorable.” - Seneca Choice is one of the trickiest parts of any...

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I Don't Know - What It Means and How To Help

Thomas Chapman

Oct 12, 202311 min read

I Don't Know - What It Means and How To Help

Of all the phrases I encounter as a friend, teacher, or life vision coach, few are as complex or loaded with different meanings as I...

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Navigating Grief with Understanding: Perspectives from MBTI and the Enneagram

Thomas Chapman

Sep 27, 20239 min read

Navigating Grief with Understanding: Perspectives from MBTI and the Enneagram

As I shared on social media recently, I learned I had lost a former student. They were a wonderful person that I loved working with. They...

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Getting Started with Mindfulness Meditation

Thomas Chapman

Sep 25, 20233 min read

Getting Started with Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness is somewhat strange when we are first introduced to it, especially as a form of meditation. Here are some items to consider...

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Enneagram or Myers-Briggs Type Indicator? Why Not Both!

Thomas Chapman

Sep 20, 20238 min read

Enneagram or Myers-Briggs Type Indicator? Why Not Both!

Should I use the Enneagram or the MBTI? You should use both!

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Thomas Chapman

Sep 13, 20238 min read

Fostering Resilience: Rising Stronger

The other day, I was reading along and came upon a short article on fostering resilience. The power of resilience is a major cornerstone...

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Unlocking Ikigai: Find Your Perfect Career Fit with This Japanese Philosophy

Thomas Chapman

Sep 8, 20237 min read

Unlocking Ikigai: Find Your Perfect Career Fit with This Japanese Philosophy

A few years back, I stumbled upon a post on Psychology Junkie, The Japanese Philosophy You’ll Love, Based On Your Myers-Briggs®...

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Career Decision Model: Setting Yourself Up For Great Life Decisions

Thomas Chapman

Sep 4, 202310 min read

Career Decision Model: Setting Yourself Up For Great Life Decisions

I have spent a great deal of time so far writing about different tools for self-discovery. But the question remains, "What are all of...

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Introduction to the Tools for Self-Discovery: Personal Values

Thomas Chapman

Sep 1, 20234 min read

Introduction to the Tools for Self-Discovery: Personal Values

I do a great deal of writing and speaking about the importance of understanding your personality in exploring your options in life....

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I'm Feeling Stuck or Sluggish Today... What Can I Do?

Thomas Chapman

Aug 25, 20231 min read

I'm Feeling Stuck or Sluggish Today... What Can I Do?

Ask Yourself, "When Was The Last Time I Had Some Physical Activity?" When we are moving slow, tired, or unmotivated, and we've had enough...

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Thomas Chapman

Aug 21, 20233 min read

Navigating Life's Unexpected Twists

Let's be vulnerable for a moment. While it is not something I tend to broadcast, I have ADHD, and I've known it since kindergarten (over...

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Finding Purpose: Persevering Through Uncertainty

Thomas Chapman

Aug 14, 20233 min read

Finding Purpose: Persevering Through Uncertainty

While perusing the internet this afternoon, a new article in Psychology Today caught my attention - "The Art of Navigating Uncertainty on...

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What Do I Do If I Don’t Know Who I Really Am?

Thomas Chapman

Aug 10, 20232 min read

What Do I Do If I Don’t Know Who I Really Am?

“What do I do if I don’t know who I really am?” It seems many of us struggle with this basic question. And it is so essential to...

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Routines - The Secret to Long-Term Success

Thomas Chapman

Aug 8, 20235 min read

Routines - The Secret to Long-Term Success

“If a person puts even one measure of effort into following ritual and the standards of righteousness, he will get back twice as much.”...

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Thomas Chapman

Aug 5, 20233 min read

Start Your Growth With Your Basic Needs

When we are working hard we can forget to take care of our basic needs. They seem so minor but have a huge effect on our ability to learn...

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