6 Ways to Kill Stress Before It Kills You
With work comes a lot of stress and I’m sure that’s familiar territory to us all. Oh boy. It’s been a while since I last blogged. Jeez… In my defense, these past two months have...
Category: Self
Minimalist Dreams: Taking Inspiration from Totokaelo
I have always admired minimalist designs. Weather it is fashion, interior, or life in general – I feel that there is so much discipline involved in letting go. Totokealo shows us how to do it. This...
The Basics on Investing On Your Bedroom
Creating the ideal post-work sanctuary is a big priority when getting your first home. Whether on your first job and renting your first flat or making the big leap to investing in your own...
Investment Advice for REAL People
“Investment”. Let’s just take a sec and think about that word, what it evokes. If the image forming in the ether of your mind looks something like a jowly, whitehaired man, scowling through his...
Goals – Part II of II: How Are You Reaching Your Dreams?
At the end of January, I wrote to you about making sure you set a plan to reach your goals. If you’ve already set your goals for 2015, please share them in the...
How I Learned to Quiet Doubts With Self-Discipline
Fear is an important emotion to alert us to potential danger. It sparks our fight or flight response to keep us safe. But fear as a warning sensation is different from feeling as...
Travel the World Without Quitting Your Day Job
If you’ve ever dreamt of traveling the world but can’t imagine leaving your day job, I have good news. There has been no better time for you to start revisiting that prospect. Most...
The Career Benefits of Volunteering
Back in high school as we prepared our college applications, we were often asked (sometimes trite) questions about times we’d helped others, served our communities, or been selfless in the face of adversity. We...
On Ruts and Relationships: Two Mantras For When You Feel Discouraged Or Lonely
Often our inner voice is harsh – especially when we feel disheartened. Having a couple of mantras to to recall in the midst of a challenging experience can help change your self-voice so it sounds more like...
Short-Stay Business Trips: Try a Vacation Rental
As a career girl, you might experience getting assigned on business trips. This is a great indication that you’re getting a very important key to success in your career – TRUST. When a company...