Hooray, it's 2019! A new year = new beginnings and I'm excited. I was about to write how I was sad that last year has gone so fast when I came across this quote: “Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its brevity.” ― Jean de La Bruyère, Les Caractères It's a good reminder for all of us to make the most of each day and give thanks at all the … [Read more...]
Celebrate Your Wins And Remember Your Losses
It's a popular time of year to self reflect. Last year when I wrote my year end recap I was bawling for a bit because I felt like such a failure having dropped the ball on the majority of my goals. This year I'm feeling better. There's still a ton of things I wish I'd done, but I was able to get back to work part-time in spurts so that's helped my sense of accomplishment. No … [Read more...]
Were You Too Cool For School? How Your Past Affects Your Present
My favorite thing about back to school season is that I'm no longer a student, ha! I love to reminisce, take advantage of clothing sales and see store shelves stocked with shiny school supplies, but I really don't miss being in a classroom. Overall I liked school, but there were some times when I really hated it and wished I could just disappear. When you think back on your … [Read more...]
How To Get Over Blogging Burnout And Keep On Going
When it comes to any type of work, there will inevitably come a time when you get burnt out. This is especially true with blogging. The first year I started blogging, I felt invincible. I had endless energy and worked around the clock. When I wasn't at my day job, I was glued to my laptop doing something blogging related. Fast forward to 2017 and my life as a blogger was turned … [Read more...]
Career Lessons From Martial Arts: A Black Belt Is A White Belt That Never Quit!
Sometimes our greatest career lessons aren't learned on the job. Without realizing it, we often pick up skills and mindfulness from outside sources and experiences that we later apply to our careers. For example, the countless hours I spent in the performing arts as a student taught me a lot about discipline, that progress and rewards come from hours of effort, and that getting … [Read more...]