The entire summer and half of autumn have completely escaped me and there's a reason: I'm a new (sleep challenged) mom! I didn't write about my pregnancy or mention I had a baby until just now because it has been a BIG lifestyle adjustment that I've been enjoying privately for a while. I must say that being a first time parent is so much harder than I ever could have … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Be A Better Manager
Congrats on your role as a manager! It's a challenging job but can be extremely rewarding if well executed. My years as a manager certainly taught me more than I ever anticipated and I'm grateful for the opportunities I had as a result. Surprisingly, a lot of people in leadership roles at work don’t much how to effectively manage people because they were never formally trained. … [Read more...]
Untemplate and celebrate independence
This Independence Day I am so thankful for freedom and not being tied down. Living an untemplate life, i.e. breaking out of the template lifestyle of working until 65+, wasn't something I imagined I would do growing up. I feel very lucky with the way my life has turned out and I owe a lot of that to hard work and the choices I've made along the way. Can you imagine living … [Read more...]
100 Bucket list ideas to get you off the couch
There's something magical about the word majestic and that's one of the secrets to having a great bucket list - challenging yourself to experience the MAJESTIC and feeling incredibly ALIVE while you’re still able. What I love about bucket lists is that there’s no right or wrong way to make them, and the items on your list can evolve with you over time. Write a new list every … [Read more...]
What to do if you didn’t get a promotion and your boss is an idiot
Are you wondering what you should do because you didn't get a promotion and your boss is an idiot? You probably want to scream, smash your desk, cry, slam every door in sight and punch your boss in the face so bad it hurts. I know exactly how you feel because it happened to me! Getting turned down for a promotion wrecked my life for a while, but thankfully I got my life back … [Read more...]