We all have goals for ourselves but many of us find ourselves unable to achieve them and feel too discouraged to persevere. I’ve been in that boat so many times. Each time I’ve not achieved a goal and reflect as to why, I realize that the reasons for not reaching my goals are not because of our innate skills but rather how we set our goals. Read more to learn how to set SMART goals for yourself.

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This August is the first one in my life that I will not be having a 'first day of school'. I've had first days with a lot of different academic environments, and each had its own challenges. The hardest transition of all was the one from high school to college. You think you're invincible but at the same time feel pressured to be a completely functional #adult. What does that mean, anyway? Here are 10 things I would tell my college self.

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What I've learned is that when the graduation days end, life is just beginning. There is still so much more to learn and I choose to see it as a fun challenge. If you're in a similar boat where you are coming into the workforce feeling behind, I encourage you to take on the challenge with a positive perspective.

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Welcome to Coffee Meets Polished, a forum to share everything from what we enjoy when we are our bare-it-all selves with our first coffee of the day, to when we have to go out into the world as our more polished selves.

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