30 is the new 24!

Hi everyone!

I am glad to be back after a semi-brief hiatus. Let me just start out by explaining that my title is not in reference to age or anything like that. It actually is a reference to the one change I would wish for if a genie were to grant me a wish.

Why are there only twenty-four hours in a day??? Seriously, life would be so much better if a genie were to add an extra six hours. Imagining all of the things that could be done during twenty-two awake hours as opposed to a measly sixteen awake hours is making me so jealous of all of that uncontrollable time!

Anyway, my point is that sometimes during college (and beyond) it is very easy to become extremely involved in the activities and organizations around campus. Being in an organization is amazing and definitely gives you a sense of belonging and a sense of purpose. However, when you are a dedicated vice president of two organizations, it can sometimes become a bit overwhelming.

Here is my advice for anyone interested in a leadership position during college:

* Wait until you are ready to handle the responsibility
* Do the "job" well because you can definitely learn from the experience
* Genuinely consider the recommendations that other leaders are giving you about your leadership style
* Have fun being a leader and always seek innovative ways to do things differently
* Try to "look from the outside in" so that you can make improvements to the organization
* Continually keep this question in mind: "What is the point of this organization? Are we benefiting anyone or just ourselves?"
* Delegate tasks to other people to keep them involved
* Make sure you enjoy what you are doing so that you can put forth your best effort!

Anyway, leadership and organizations are on my mind tonight (perhaps because this feels like the only day this week that I am not trying to walk and eat at the same time just to keep up with the daily tasks of my life). I may always complain that there should be six more hours in the day, but the truth is: I love my life and all of the fabulous opportunities that have come with it ;)