The new year snuck up on me. I totally forgot it was New Year's Eve until 10pm on the 31st. And now here I am 30 minutes into 2024 scrambling to throw together my list of goals for the new year. I've been compiling a list of them on my phone over the past couple weeks. But am only just now sitting down to formalize my thoughts. I've been largely preoccupied with copyediting … [Read more...]
Finding Answers to “What Inspires You?”
A common interview question is "What inspires you?" Interviews are not the best time to delve into deep personal issues. So, most people respond with dry, uncreative answers like "my parents," or "being able to learn new things." Don't worry about how you may have answered "What inspires you?" in the past. I want you to think about how you would answer that … [Read more...]
25 Easy Life Hacks For Everyday Problems
I remember when I first picked up a copy of Real Simple magazine and found their section on new uses of old, everyday things. It was like I was in reader heaven. I love easy life hacks for everyday problems and finding new ways to reuse stuff! Even if I have absolutely no plan on using a piece of a pool noodle as a blade guard for a saw, I still think it's really cool to … [Read more...]
Why It’s Harder To Work For Yourself Than Someone Else
Are you dreaming about leaving a traditional job to work for yourself? Some people excel at self-employed entrepreneurship. They inspire us and make it look so easy. Yet others quickly crash and burn even with great ideas and the best intentions. Let’s find out why it’s harder to work for yourself than someone else sometimes. As alluring as breaking away from the traditional … [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 … [Read more...]