The second half of 2014 was a total blur for me. Overall it was a decent year, but I definitely had some struggles with stress and its challenging side effects. This time last year, I calculated that I had achieved 70% of my 2013 goals, and wanted to beat that percentage in 2014. The good news is I did beat 70% this year, but just barely! I set 7 goals for the year and … [Read more...]
Managing Debt In Your 30s and 40s
Managing debt can be a struggle at any age and it can have a major impact on your life. It's unfortunately pretty common now for young adults to graduate and start their careers with a lot of debt. Limited resources, burgeoning expenses entering the real world, and receiving the low end income range of entry level jobs are a reality. It is possible to advance your career and … [Read more...]
Untemplater Highlights Of 2014
Another year is quickly coming to a close. I didn't even realize it's almost Christmas until someone asked me a few days ago if I'd done all of my shopping (I hadn't!). 2014 has been a challenging year for me, and although I think I did okay, I do feel that I could have done more. But I suppose I tend to feel that way every year end. 2015 will be a year of significant change … [Read more...]
19 Best Products For A Home Office
I recently started setting up a new home office and am loving my space. I do a lot of writing as you can imagine, and I've come to realize that I'm a lot more productive in my new home office space. Before I had a desk that was too big and often ended up writing in bed or on the couch. Even if you don't work from home much or at all, it's still really nice to be able to have … [Read more...]
“I Can’t Breathe!” – Why Can’t They Hear Eric Garner?
Here are Eric Garner's final words before he was choked to death by officers in Staten Island for apparently selling cigarettes on the sidewalk. Garner had just helped break up a fight between three men when the cops started questioning him and things escalated. "Every time you see me, you want to mess with me. I'm tired of it. It stops today... I'm minding my business, … [Read more...]