Project OTY Blog
How to Practice Gratitude – Project OTY
When you think about gratitude, saying "thank you" comes to mind. Intentionally saying "thank you" to someone might be one of the easiest ways to practice gratitude. However, in talking about gratitude, we want to take the idea of giving thanks a step further... How...
7 Lessons for Every Twenty-Something Navigating Today’s World
Coming from someone just shy of 30, I want to share the ultimate list of lessons I wish I knew approaching the age of 20. Like many people in their 20s, I know you’re probably feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, and “behind in life”. If a windy mountain road and an...
The 5 Stages of Burnout: What Stage Are You In?
Are you feeling the crushing weight of work and life on your shoulders? Are you easily irritated? Do you find it hard to focus at work? Or...maybe your mind is spinning with the decisions you have to make and the tasks you have to do. (If it were possible, smoke would...
A Realistic 7-Step Guide to Finding a Career You Love
It's no great mystery. Finding a career you love is no easy feat. Plus, everyone and their brother seems to have their two cents to share when it comes to this topic. People will always tell you to "do what you love" and "find your passion". This usually tends to...
8 Things No One Tells You About Life After Graduation
It's that time in your life... You're about to finish your college degree and graduate, and you can't wait to be done. No more studying and exams. You're excited by the prospect of starting the next chapter of your life. You're likely wondering. "What's next? What's...
Too Much On Your Plate? Here Are 5 Things To Do Right Now
It happens way too easily. You start out with a couple of unticked checkboxes on your to-do list on Monday morning. As the day wears on, your list starts growing. Suddenly, you're staring at a never-ending laundry list. Sweating slightly, you feel the panic and...
How to Define Success in Your Life (+ Famous Examples)
No two people are the same. No two people have the same influences, life trajectories, and experiences. As such, the way that everyone defines a vision of success is different. Within this space, we want to give you some direction to think about your success in more...
How to Take Ownership of Your Life and Dreams
You have more control of your life than you think. In fact, in our article on how to skyrocket personal confidence in the workplace, we emphasize the fact that all humans are the writers of their own life stories. You are the main character. The issue that you might...
Answer Like A Pro: “What Strengths Do You Bring?”
You're on the Zoom call for your job interview, and your potential new boss asks the fateful question. "What strengths would you say you bring to the table?" What do you say to put your best foot forward? This common interview question stumps many for a number of...
5 Time Management Tips to Manage Your Life
Trying to manage everything in our day-to-day lives is one of the biggest, dynamic balancing acts we confront. Whether you're starting a business, a working parent, managing a major entry into your career while in school, or balancing any number of key roles, you know...
The Key Habits of Successful Business Leaders
No business leader you know jumped into leadership because it was certain or easy. However, the business leaders around us or those we work with seem to effortlessly manage a team, make decisions, and own their roles. They overcome daily stressors, guide meetings with...
How To Set Powerful Visions For Your Future
Creating a vision isn't just for large corporations. Regardless of what you might think, sitting down and identifying your vision is some of the most valuable time that you can spend in deep thought. Why You Need a Vision Setting a vision, or multiple visions, is how...