Passed Over for a Promotion? 4 Ways to Quickly Bounce Back
“We’re looking for a new Account Executive, now that Jennifer is leaving us. If you know anyone who would be a great fit for this position, please email me directly.” This was the mass email I received that crushed my hopes of getting the promotion I wanted so bad. I was the great fit for […]
4 Things to Try if You’re Bored at Work But Not Ready to Quit Yet
Going to work used to excite you. But these days, you’re pressing your snooze button a couple of times, and your go-to mantra’s become, “At least it’s almost Friday.” Sure, you don’t hate what you do now—hate is such a strong word. And, you’re not quite ready to pack up your office supplies and quit. […]
This Simple Addition to My Morning Routine Has Impacted My Days More Than I Expected
It’s 6:30 a.m. and my alarm starts going off. How is it morning already? Seriously. I press snooze, hoping that my alarm (and the day) will just go away. My alarm goes off again, and I just roll out of bed, eyes still half way closed. I guess it’s time to start the day. Now […]
How to Pack For Your Next Trip Like A Pro
Flights have been booked and your trip is now just a few days away. You’ve mentally prepared your outfits and you already know the items you’re bringing along with you. Now, it’s time to figure out how to fit it all in your suitcase. It’s all fun and exciting until it’s time to pack. I […]
11 Things You Should Already Be Doing When You Meet New People
We’re only a few days into the beginning of the year and many of us have on our to-do list to make new connections and meet new people. Personally, I’ve always hated the idea of networking. It always sounded so blah and boring to me. I used to be the person who felt like networking […]
How to Reflect on 2016 the Right Way
Where did 2016 even come from? For many, 2016 has been tough. As a nation, we’ve experienced political division. We’ve been reminded that racial tension still persists. We’ve witnessed and felt the pain of police brutality. For some, we’ve even considered moving to Canada. On a personal level, some of us have lost loved ones, who […]
How This Free App Helped Me Save Nearly $1,000 Effortlessly
Of course, we’ve all heard about the importance of saving. We know how important it is to have a budget. We know that we should eventually start saving for retirement and investing in the stock market and all that other jazz. But how can we possibly do any of those things when we have student […]
9 Simple Ways to Turn Your Tiny Desk Jail into a Cozy Office Cubicle
Just the thought alone of staying at a company for more than 10 years is debilitating. We could never fathom doing such a thing to ourselves. But sometimes that same thought can hold us back from really getting comfortable at work. We’ll start a new job and never ever think about decorating our office cubicle. […]
How to Respond to Nosey Relatives This Holiday Season
You arrive at your aunt’s house for the holiday party, yet again without a partner, a second degree, or an amazing career. Although you’re happy and content with where you are in life, somehow family members still find a way every holiday season to make you feel like despite your successes, you should be further along […]
Why Busyness May Actually Be Hindering You
Sometimes it just feels like we’re moving on autopilot. We’re moving so fast through our daily responsibilities, commitments and projects that we barely even take time to take a deep breath. But why would we? There’s so much to be done. If you’re like me, you have a never ending to do list. You have things […]