A couple years ago I was basically miserable. I had just graduated college and moved to a new city away from family and friends where I was underpaid and hated my job. After some research, I began trying different methods to improve physically, mentally and spiritually. It is important to note that self-care is different... Continue Reading →
What To Do When Stuck In A Slump
“This too shall pass”...My mom says this all the time as I even have it tattooed in her handwriting. Whether you are having good times or bad times they won’t last forever. So if you are in a slump the first step is to acknowledge the feeling and know you will get past it. If... Continue Reading →
10 Cheap Travel Tips
A few of the best perks of being a young professional are salaries,freedom, and paid time off. For the year 2017, I made it a goal to take a trip to a different city every month. As expected, this has required some serious planning, dedicated friends, and budgeting. Overtime, I learned a few tips and... Continue Reading →
Simple Ways To Spring Clean Your Life
Spring cleaning is a great way to clean and improve our homes and offices but also a great time to spring clean your life and mind. In the words of a woman I deeply admire, Oprah Winfrey said we should, "say good riddance to decisions that don't support self-care, self-value and self-worth." The following are... Continue Reading →
Five Ways To Improve Your Cover Letter
I've been in a few interviews where I’ve heard that my cover letter stood out (a subtle brag.) Nevertheless, I still dread writing and editing cover letters as much as anybody else. The following are 5 crucial tips to help your cover letter grab attention and ultimately aid in scoring that interview: Personalize... Continue Reading →
Top 15 Life Hacks
I'm all about finding the simplest, most efficient way to do anything. So the following are fifteen life hacks that have saved me time and effort and can hopefully benefit you. Leave your online shopping carts open for 24 hours and the company will usually email you a discount (my favorite hack.) Use wine bottles to store... Continue Reading →
8 Lessons to Bring to 2018
It’s been a while since I’ve written on here, but with the year coming to a close I figured now is a good time to come back and reflect on what I learned over the year. The following are eight lessons I am bringing into the year 2018: Forgive - forgive and move on. Even... Continue Reading →
How To Figure Out What You’re Good At Naturally
This post comes from an article titled, "3 Ways to Figure Out What You're Great At and Leverage It More Powerfully" written by Kathy Caprino. I really wanted to highlight one part of the article that I found beneficial. Although she tailored her article to focus on careers, the questions she provided can be applied... Continue Reading →
An Abundance Mindset
The main message in most of the spiritual books I've read is the power of an individual’s mind. Basically, if you are clear in your wants and desires the Universe will manifest it. I know this whole concept is "new-agey" and a lot of people feel it’s junk, but there is research that delves into... Continue Reading →
Saving Money Made Simple
Living your best life is expensive. This is a known fact that becomes extremely apparent once you become independent and are mindful of bills, expenses and your social life. I've taken investing courses and read countless dull finance articles and truthfully a lot of information has gone in one ear and out the other. So for this post I... Continue Reading →
What I Wish I Had Done Differently In College
With school back in season I can’t help but feel nostalgic about my college experience. I’ve heard college would be the best years of my life; which I didn’t necessarily find true but they were definitely good. If you do college/university right I believe you have the perfect time to really craft your life. As... Continue Reading →
Pursuing A Lifestyle Rather Than A Job
“It’s important to consistently take the time to look at yourself and figure out what’s working and what’s not in your life, in your relationships, in your work.” - Amy Stanton, founder and CEO of Stanton & Company When I was 5 years old I was asked, “What do you want to be when you... Continue Reading →
Quote Roundups – Changing Stages of Life
Just like there is an app for everything, I believe there is a quote for everything. From books, articles, blog posts, tweets, IG captions...you name it and I’ve probably found a useful quote. Whenever I find a quote that really resonates with me, I copy it into the notes of my iPhone to serve as... Continue Reading →