PR Start by Nick Lucido

On this blog, I talk about the public relations industry and how to get in. One thing to remember is that there is no mathematics formula to land a job or internship in the field; many times, it’s the combination of a lot of things. I’d like to bring you some content that might not be entirely related to public relations, though I think the advice is great for anyone.

Here are my top three blogs not relating specifically to public relations, though I think they are extremely helpful to anyone.

Zen Habits: I love this blog for a lot of reasons. Mostly, I feel like this blog knows about my life. The blog talks about how to be productive, stay motivated, find time to be healthy and balance your time. The advice is practical and manageable. My favorite post is Get Off Your Butt: 16 Ways To Get Motivated When You’re In A Slump. I’ve taken the tips, but for the full description, check out the post.

1. One goal — choose one goal and stick with it until you accomplish it
2. Find inspiration every day
3. Get excited with the little and big things that happen
4. Build anticipation by setting deadlines for yourself
5. Make sure your friends and family know about your goals
6. Commit publicly by posting it on Twitter and your blog
7. Thing about it daily
8. Get support from friends
9. Realize there’s an ebb and flow — and learn how to use it to your advantage
10. Stick with it
11. Start small. Realize you can’t change everything at once.
12. Build on the small successes
13. Read about it daily. Subscribing to these blogs help
14. Get help when you need it
15. Think about  the end goal when the going gets tough
16. Think positive

Pick the Brain: Again, this is another great motivational blog. If you’re like me, these posts are a nice break between public relations blogs and news. I know I’ve recommended this blog before, but I really can’t recommend it enough. Check it out — it’s hard to choose one post in particular.

Dumb Little Man: I recently discovered this blog and it’s full of great things. The blog aims to teach readers about ways to save time, money and effort. Some of it might seem straightforward, but I really like the way the blog thinks. It’s especially helpful and applicable for those in the workforce. My favorite post is on how to work more effectively. Check out these four steps:

1. Switch off distractions
2. Minimize interruptions
3. Set a timer
4. Take regular breaks

What do you read in between the regular stuff? Feel free to share in the comments!

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