Lindsey Kelly’s Post

The Juggling Act: The Struggle of a University Student Ever feel like you're trying to balance on a unicycle while juggling flaming torches? That's pretty much how I've been feeling lately. As a uni student, life is a whirlwind of deadlines, assignments, and the constant struggle to stay relevant in the ever-evolving tech industry. First off, let's talk about the circus act of managing university, friends, and family all at once. It's like trying to herd cats while riding a unicycle blindfolded. University life demands our attention 24/7, with assignments piling up faster than dirty laundry. Meanwhile, our friends are throwing impromptu study sessions (read: Netflix marathons), and family gatherings are scheduled right in the middle of exam season. It's a constant battle of priorities and time management, with the occasional guilt trip from mom thrown in for good measure. But hey, we are students ( learners/Talib e ilam) who are masters of multitasking, right? 💪 Now, let's talk about the real kicker - staying relevant in the job market. In a world where technology evolves faster than you can say "algorithm," keeping up with industry standards is like trying to chase a cheetah on roller skates. But fear not, fellow tech enthusiasts! We're in this together. From coding boot camps to late-night cram sessions, we're constantly honing our skills to stay ahead of the curve. As the great Albert Einstein once said, "The only source of knowledge is experience." So, let's roll up our sleeves, dive headfirst into the world of Technology, and embrace the chaos with open arms. Remember, fellow students, we may be juggling a million things at once, but we've got the skills, determination, and sheer grit to come out on top. As Steve Jobs famously said, "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." So let's keep hustling, keep grinding, and keep reaching for the stars. The tech world awaits, and we're ready to take it by storm! #TechLife #JugglingAct #StayRelevant #NeverGiveUp

When I was still in the classroom, there was one thing holding me back from making the transition into instructional design. It wasn't a lack of desire for better work-life balance. It wasn't the a fear of the unknown in a new career. It wasn't because I was too comfortable with the education environment to leave. I couldn't break out of the "semester mindset." "I'll just wait until winter break to start making progress." "Maybe I'll have some time after the school year ends in June." I had to get honest with myself: waiting until the semester mark when I was already feeling the most burnt-out wasn't going result in me making the best progress. And most jobs outside of education don't work on a semester schedule anyway, so it's not like I had to wait until May to start applying! Instead, I committed to breaking out of the "semester mindset" and worked on the transition throughout the school year and landed a role by mid-second semester. So now that the school year is about to begin (or already has!), the question you need to ask yourself if: is it too late to transition out of the classroom? I discuss this and more in the video we just posted on Devlin Peck's YouTube channel, which you can view by selecting the link in the comments! #TransitioningTeachers #Teachers #InstructionalDesign #Learning

🌟How 2hrs per week adds up (to colossal results)🌟 Following up on my recent post- I've been dedicating 2hrs pw learning Mandarin- 2hrs sounds tiny right? 2hrs is the time you spend watching your favourite netflix show- in one day.   Millions of us spend the time doom-scrolling social media; 2hrs is insignificant, right?   Well, these tiny 2hrs pw have enabled me to learn to say (in Mandarin):   my name, where I'm from. Where I live. How to count to 10. How to say my mobile/work number. Where I work. What I do for work. What I’m learning- and how to ask others such questions. All within a space of 2-3 months consistency.   This is DARREN HARDY's potent compound effect coming into effect (Small choices + consistency + time = significant results).   Let's take exercise, for example. 2hrs every week might translate to 3–4x workouts per week.   2hrs every week can help you read 10 - 12 books in a year.   🌱So, it’s clear slow and steady wins the race🌱    Going all in doesn't always achieve your goals.   Your energy levels and the best you can provide are never consistent.   It's easy for you to become excited about a goal, devote a lot of energy to it, and then fail and fall off sooner than intended.   The energy wanes. As does the enthusiasm.   But if you start small and gradually progress, it could make a huge difference. Faster than you think.   It's how we all learned to walk. How we learned to run. And talk.   Slow and steady comes natural to us; it's just not popular in the mainstream, sadly.   #growth #learnandgrow #learningeveryday #consistency #compounding #mandarin    

“What is admired is success, achievement, the quality of performance,” writes the psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, “rather than the quality of experience.” But what if we don’t want to become virtuoso musicians or renowned artists? What if we only want to dabble in these things, to see if they might subtly change our outlook on the world or even, as we try to learn them, change us? What if we just want to enjoy them?” I'm reading an excellent book at the moment, 'The Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of LifeLong Learning' by Tom Vanderbilt. He uses a brilliant phrase in it, describing his reasons for embracing all things 'beginner' as being 'stuck in a rut of mid career competence'. 'Mid Career Competence'! What a damning phrase, but it's one so many of us reach as we climb the ladder, dig into our specialities, and get comfortable. Time to get uncomfortable. This week's LookUP Substack post with Matthew Hook gives you a 'Stay Ahead Plan'. ⚡ Where do you want to dig into long lost skills and passions? ⚡ What zones of discomfort do you want to address? ⚡ Which new areas do you know you need to get familiar with? ⚡ What experiences and knowledge do you want to burst your bubble? The joy of learning new things, of being a beginner, is sometimes the goal in and of itself. The physical, mental, and emotional benefits are akin to starting a new relationship. It fires us up, opens our mind, makes us more appreciative of the new in all areas of our life. But sometimes, you need a plan to actually make it happen. The link (as ever) is in the comments. For the full experience, sign up to the paid subscription, it's £10 / month - a small price to pay for some joy! And for your viewing pleasure, my new thing this month was conquering my front side turns in a bowl 😀 #newthings #learning #training

2020 was a crazy year and not for the reason you think... While it as the year most people lives were turned upside down, it was one of my best years when it came to my career and changing the trajectory of my life. I had just become a qualified PT in 2019, but didn't feel safe in leaving a steady job. But when work from home became the new norm and I no longer had to commute back and forth to Dublin, I used the extra time and weekends spent indoors going ALL IN on becoming a personal trainer. I studied more and gained multiple other qualification as a result that have helped me to help and work with a number of different clients and client issues today. But not only studying, 2020 gave me the chance to build an online presence, be creative with forming programme offers for future potential clients and truly begin to build out, my now, present life. Talk about making the most of a bad situation. As a result, I left my job in Coca Cola early 2021 and got a job standing behind a desk in a gym, making minimum wage and doing classes each day. Alongside this, I began working with clients 1-1 to build up my portfolio and practise the skills I had just spent years learning about. So you might look at me and think 'oh just another PT'. But I have walked the walk of so many of you now sitting behind desks, infront of screens all day. I know how hard it is to get in daily movement when your job is sedentary. I know how frustrating it is when work runs late and you missed another gym session. I know how boring it can be to bring you lunch in each day in order to help you stay on track. I've been there, done that and wore the blouse. I also know how it feels to want to achieve more. Who wants to perform at their best in every area of life. Who believed they're capable of more, when given the right path. Relatability is a massive factor when working with a coach in an area of your life. I may not have walked in your exact same shoes but we've definitely been to similar shoe shops.

My 1st rep is the highest weight I can possibly push! When I work-out, I max out the 1st rep. I do this to shock my system, I set my body’s expectations for growth. I train my body to not become complacent to lower weight. I typically don’t do push-ups as I don’t want my muscles to get comfortable at lighter resistance. Last month’s max becomes effortless this month. I’ve found the same happens training my brain to learn and grow. Taking on complex topics in learning sets expectations to expect growth and to not become complacent residing in learning comfort zones. It also makes continued learning on topics I have experience and comfort in become effortless. Last month’s complexity is this month’s light weight. Step out of your comofort zone and max out your learning potential. #personaldevelopment #professionaldevelopment

The other day, I was sitting with some friends, talking about how the world has evolved since we were in school. It's like waking up one day and BAM! Everything has changed. We find ourselves scrambling to catch up, feeling like we're in a never-ending game of catch-me-if-you-can. The secret to staying ahead in this crazy rollercoaster is a mindset shift towards continuous upskilling and reskilling. Strap the jetpack and rise above the clouds and chaos! Upskilling is like giving your skills a turbo boost. It's all about enhancing what you already know, so you can ride the wave of change with confidence. Reskilling, on the other hand, is like hopping on a new ride altogether. It's about acquiring fresh skills and exploring exciting new career paths. Buckle up and realize the power of learning. By staying curious, adaptable, and always ready to learn, we can conquer any twist and turn that comes our way. Let's show these market and tech shifts who's boss! 💪 #UpskillingAdventures #ReskillingJourney #LearningIsFun

STAYING RELEVANT I am in a friend's room and it's noon, I noticed a lifeless object fixated on me. I can tell it's trying to communicate something, but honestly, I am not interested, I'd rather talk to humans. I try to do other stuff and avoid its gaze but it's almost impossible, so I looked. Then did our gaze finally meet. Suddenly, as if I was being slapped back to my senses, I grasped the message it was trying to convey. It was an old twenty-naira note whose green colour was already transitioning to a faded white colour. The message was straightforward, like a young girl at the feet of a folklore teller, I imagined the note telling me a bit about history. Maybe not history, let's just call it the good old days. Once upon a time, I was like the big notes y'all spend these days, for some generations, I was their highest currency. Some bought themselves houses with me, some bought their first car with me, some paid their school fees with me, some even married their wives with me, and to relegate me but still think me useful, big aunties bought snacks for their little ones with me yeah, I had what it took to assume them that much honour. Yet here I lie lifeless, simply as a remnant of the past, seemingly forgotten and devoid of purpose. Merely looking at me, what do you see? Then the realization dawned, it was a message about STAYING RELEVANT! That day I pondered how I could maintain relevance in my industry despite practicing the skills for years. Alas! The answer was just in several words. It was an act called UPSKILLING What then is the meaning of upskilling? The importance of upskilling and what upskilling means for the future of work I know you are already familiar with all these things, but let's talk about it in my next post. Until then, your personal development wordsmith says well done and keep UPSKILLING. #Stayingrelevant #Upskilling #Careergrowth #Personaldevelopmentwordsmith

Embracing the Struggle: The Key to Mastering New Skills Think about a toddler learning to walk. It's a process brimming with stumbles and falls. Despite this, parents never doubt their child’s eventual success. They understand that the journey from crawling to walking is filled with necessary challenges, each fall a stepping stone to eventual mastery. No parent dreams of skipping this phase; they know that the struggle is not just necessary, but invaluable. This perspective is crucial when we face new challenges or strive to acquire new skills as adults. The path to proficiency, much like a child learning to walk, is laden with failure. However, it’s these very failures that forge our capabilities. Our adult minds, however, often complicate this natural process. We become overly self-conscious, assuming that every misstep is scrutinized and judged. Our ‘instant gratification’ culture further skews our perception, fostering an unrealistic expectation of immediate success. But here's the truth: Skipping the struggle means missing out on crucial learning experiences. If we don't earn our achievements, we can't fully value or sustain them. Often, it's the journey, with all its trials and triumphs, that is more rewarding than the destination itself. So, as you embark on something new or strive to improve, embrace the toddler’s journey. Expect to fall, to falter, and to learn from each misstep. Dismiss the notion of instant perfection and remember, the struggle isn’t just a phase to endure – it’s a path to growth, understanding, and true accomplishment. #EmbraceTheStruggle #GrowthMindset #TheJourneyMatters #burntheships #disciplineequalsfreedom #wakeup #win #competeeveryday #grit #theobstacleistheway #motivation #dailymotivation #fitnessmotivation #inspiration #dailyinspiration #fitnessinspiration #fitness #flex #gymowner #noexcuses #noregrets #justgrit #personaltrainer #personalcoach #habitcoach #fearisaliar #doitscared #pressure #businessmotivation #businesscoach

In January 2022, I started what turned out to be an 18-month experiment in full-time coaching for another company. Prior to this, I hadn’t had a full-time job outside of my own businesses since 2003. When the position was offered to me, I quickly went from “Nope, nope, nah, no…” to “Well, I mean, it could be kinda interesting…” to “Yeah, let’s do this!” in about 36 hours, surprising not only myself but everyone who knows me well. (See the aforementioned 19 years without an outside job.) Like any good experiment, I went in with hypotheses, theories to test. As of July 1, that particular experiment has ended and the experiment was a resounding success… …especially when measured by growth and learning which are, ultimately, the measurements that mean the most to me. The rest of the hypotheses and data are in my post below but before you click through to check it out, questions for you: ❓ Where have you been experimenting in your life lately? ❓ What have you been learning along the way? #strongertogether #amlearning #biggerbadder #lifeexperiments https://lnkd.in/gwJ_wz95