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Kim M. Simpson has 30 years of experience in politics, journalism, communications, and government. She has worked at the White House, the Pentagon, and for Members of Congress, serving as Chief of Staff and District Director. She has extensive experience

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Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs What are the benefits of mentoring: 1 of 1
Some days we're just so busy trying to take care of our 'full plate' of responsibilities that we forget to 'give back'. It's so easy to lose sight of occasionally reaching out and helping another person. No matter what stage we're at in our lives each one of us has something to offer via our career experience, educational ex... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Your job and happiness: 24 of 46
Do What You Love - Love What You Do! It can be more than a 'motto' if you truly believe in yourself and what you are doing. I've been a goal-oriented person throughout my life and I've always tried to 'do what I love and love what I do'. In junior high school, I decided to pursue a career in journalism. Bob Woodward and Carl... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Why New Year's resolutions don't work: 14 of 24
Do you know where your New Year Resolution Is? It's a great question to ask as you enter the last quarter in 2008. Have you made steady progress toward achieving your dream, or is it languishing on the back burner? On January 1 perhaps you hammered out a list of 20 things that you hate about yourself and your life, resolved ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Worry: 7 of 12
Dare To Dream, Not Worry . . . In a recent conversation in which I was 'worrying' out loud, a dear friend suggested that I should follow my own advice, and with those few simple words, she reminded me what's important. Yes - career, school, home projects, hobbies, and dreams are all important - they keep us moving forward in... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Tips for keeping your New Year's resolutions: 29 of 49
Just show up! As each day passes, taking us farther away from January 1, interest in actually 'keeping' New Year Resolutions wanes. Don't let that happen to you in 2008! Make this year different. Start with one resolution about which you have enormous interest and desire. Make that resolution a reality, one small step at a t... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's New Year's resolutions: Making each day count: 9 of 15
If you truly want to make and keep your New Year resolutions, why not make each and every day New Year's Day? Why not make each day count as a day filled with hope, renewal and gratitude? God willing, each one of us will get a brand new day tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that. Why n... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values All the things that go into achieving goals: 3 of 5
Did you make a New Year Resolution? Are you making steady progress, or are you in a rut? Maybe it's time to take a hard look at what you've achieved. Remember January 1, when you made a promise to yourself, and said I Resolve To _______. Maybe you decided it was time to earn a college degree, or learn a new language, start a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Ways to turn failure to success: 8 of 13
There is no true 'failure' in life if you play your cards right. We're at that half-way point in the year when some folks start looking back, pondering the New Year Resolutions they made on January 1, and abandoned soon after. The resolutions were probably a laundry list of things that needed to be 'changed'. I like to call ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The definition of confidence: 15 of 23
Self-Confidence, self-esteem and self-worth . . . all are vitally important qualities in a person's day-to-day life. They are also important qualities that contribute to (or detract from) the successful pursuit of dreams, New Year Resolutions and daily goals. In my experience, when I pursue a dream, I fully understand that I... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Keys to success: A day at a time: 6 of 9
One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year! That's my motto for 'one good reason': it works. If you truly want to make and keep a New Year resolution, fulfill a dream or achieve a goal it's very important to focus on one thing at a time. Too many resolutions and dreams hit the 'goal graveyard' because folks set the bar w... More..