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...]
The Brick Walls Are There For A Reason
I was applying for a job the other day and one of the application questions was "What is your favorite YouTube video?" I first thought about finding a funny cat video or captivating travel video, but quickly decided that wasn't the best move. So I went for humbling and inspirational instead, and picked the video that first introduced me to Randy Pausch, his eloquent … [Read more...]
Save Time And Money By Doing Things Differently
One of the fantastic benefits of travel is being able to observe and experience new cultures, unfamiliar environments, unique customs, and different ways of doing everyday things. Recently I visited Tokyo, Japan and absolutely loved it. And I realized on this trip that there are many examples in Japan, compared to the U.S. and many other places I've been, of how we can save … [Read more...]
How Hard Is It To Find A Job? It Can Feel Impossible!
As some of you know, I am currently in full swing searching for a new job. In September I accepted the hard fact that I've been unhappy and stressed for too long in my current role and really need a change. Things started to turn sour when I was denied a promotion, and I realized there’s a lot of bad decision-making happening at the executive level. It's also hard doing the … [Read more...]