Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for narrative songs about her personal life, which have received widespread media coverage. At age 14, Swift became the youngest artist signed by the Sony/ATV Music publishing house and, at 15, she signed her first record deal.
Her 2006 eponymous debut album was the longest-charting album of the 2000s in the US. Its third single, "Our Song", made her the youngest person to single-handedly write and perform a number-one song on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Swift's second album, Fearless, was released in 2008.
Buoyed by the pop crossover success of the singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me", it became the US' best-selling album of 2009 and was certified diamond in the US. The album won four Grammy Awards, and Swift became the youngest Album of the Year winner.
Avoiding distractions is key to achieving your goals, say Richard Yu and Jon Torres
dailyrecord.co.ukWe’re in the thick of winter. But this is no excuse to lose focus on your resolutions and getting things done. Success specialists Richard Yu and Jonathan Torres know the trick to keeping your eyes on the prize is to avoid being derailed.The pair share tips on staying on track for success.Recharge your batteriesGetting sufficient rest before tackling your goals sharpens your focus, added Richard Yu.Since the holiday season is spent party hopping and all, you need to allow your body enough time to recover before working on your goals afresh.“Ease into your work schedule,” explained Jon Torres.“To do this, you need to revisit your goals and plan a course of action to achieve them.”Time management is kingRichard Yu added: “Optimising your time management skills is one of the best ways to overcome the holiday blues.“Start by drawing up a time management schedule.
Learning to say no when necessary can help you ensure that you don’t bite off more than you can chew.”Self-care is another huge recommendation by both Richard and Jon.Jon Torres said: “Practicing self-care will make it easier to step out of the holiday blues and back into the grind for your goals.“Find time for regular exercise as it helps you relax and keep your mind refreshed.”Holiday blues are inevitable, said Richard. “Especially since it is such a slow time that people forget about their goals and indulge in the festive mood.“The reality of having to step out of this holiday mood often leaves people depressed and struggling.“If you don’t learn how to step out of the holiday blues, you will be derailed from the path to your dreams forever.”
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