3 Important Questions to Ask Yourself

Unless you’re one of the few blessed individuals who grew up knowing exactly what they wanted to do, it can be really overwhelming to decide what career path to take. So…where to start? There are a number of factors to consider when figuring out what careers...

Realize Your Full Potential in 2018

  “The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” –Melody Beattie   Ahhh the energetic buzz of the new year… A time full of possibility, hope, and opportunity...

What are Character Strengths?

So what exactly are Character Strengths? If you guessed strengths of character…you’re basically right! According to the VIA Institute on Character, character strengths are a “common language” of positive personality traits that: Reflect our personal...

5 Tips on Choosing a College Major That Fits You

  Figuring out what you’d like to do after high school can be really exciting…and difficult. There are countless options to choose from and many feel overwhelmed, especially when it comes to the significance of making the ‘right’ choice.  The threat of impending...

Finding Your Tribe

  I had the pleasure of attending the annual American Counseling Association Conference & Expo a couple weeks ago, which unsurprisingly, met and exceeded my expectations (At Realizing Aptitudes, we jokingly refer to ACA as “the mothership”). Beginning in the...