This is a popular week for reflecting on life and giving thanks for our family, friends, and health. After all, these three combined have a huge impact on our daily lives. There are countless things I’m thankful for every day, and I hope you feel the same way. Now I want you to take a moment for yourself and reflect on the power of choices and change. They shouldn’t be … [Read more...]
Important Pre Holiday Checklist For Your Career & Sanity
Things always get a bit (or a lot) crazy during the holidays and they are just around the corner. Are you ready? Don’t worry, if you go through this checklist you’ll be totally prepared and will be able to breeze right through without breaking a sweat! Pre Holiday Checklist: Career Self Evaluation – Most companies are right in the middle of the yearend performance review … [Read more...]
Improve Productivity With A Digital Makeover: Digital Clutter Control
As many of you know, I am a bit of an obsessive minimalist because I get so excited when I find things I can donate or recycle. I’m always looking for ways to simplify, only keeping things that I actually use and enjoy. I’m certainly not at the level of owning less than 100 things right now, but I’ve made a lot of progress over the past year and it feels great. When we think … [Read more...]
Istanbul Top 10 Must See Sights: My Travel and Photo Adventure
As you know Turkey was recently in the news due to the devastating 7.2 earthquake that struck Van on October 23rd. I was actually in Turkey at the time of the recent earthquake, fortunately in safety miles away from the epicenter in Istanbul. (speaking of earthquakes, check out my tips on how to make your own emergency preparedness kit). My Istanbul Adventure This was my … [Read more...]
Interview with Benny Hsu of Get Busy Living and Photo 365
Today I'm excited to share an insightful and fun interview with Benny Hsu of Get Busy Living and Photo 365. I've gotten to know Benny online over the last 8 or 9 months and am continually inspired by his energy and zest for life. He's accomplished a ton this year and is a great example of how shattering the template lifestyle to follow your passions through dedication and a … [Read more...]