Blink and it's gone; another year comes to a close. Time doesn't stop for anyone, no matter how desperately we need it. You've probably got a lot on your mind. I certainly do. Things get crazy this time of year - promotions and raises or frustratingly a lack thereof, figuring out what gifts to buy your family and friends, visiting relatives, dealing with bad weather, scrambling … [Read more...]
Success starts with sleep – seriously!!
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...]