Day 5: Yes, Organizing Your Space Impacts Focus and Productivity
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Day 4: The Benefits and Myths of Staying Hydrated
This is day 4 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
Day 3: The Benefits of Gratitude – It’s Not Just a New Age Cliché
This is day 3 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
Day 2: Setting Clear Goals to Create a Roadmap for Success
This is day 2 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days
Do you frequently find yourself overwhelmed, worried, or just hopeless about your life or the world around you? You’re not alone. The statistics on anxiety...
From Hobby to Brand: The Marketing Magic of Personal Interests
Ever thought that your weekend pottery class or love for hiking could be the secret sauce to your next big marketing win? It might sound...
Three Ways To Take Control of Your Finances
As a financial planner I’ve seen how intimidated most people are by finance. I see lots of clients who don’t understand basic finance, thus they...
Friday the 13th: Little Known Facts About This Peculiar Day
Friday the 13th has long been associated with superstition, mystery, and even fear. Whether you’re superstitious or not, there’s no denying that this day has...
The Fake Image: People Who Aren’t What or Who You Think They Are
In an age where public personas are often meticulously curated, it’s easy to fall for the image presented by larger-than-life figures. From social media to...
Kamala Harris, the Huntress: Focused, Fearless and Fully in Her Power
In Wendy Weiner’s 2005 play, Hillary: A Modern Greek Tragedy with a (Somewhat) Happy Ending, Hillary Clinton is seen as a contemporary embodiment of Athena— the...
3 Economic Principles You Can Apply to Your Life
Time to rewind back to Economics 101. The beautiful topic of Economics is based on the principal of scarcity: we have a limited amount of...
Thoughts on Being “am-BITCH-ous”
If you’re looking for a shot of girl power, pick up the book “am-BITCH-ous” by Debra Condren, Ph. D. The cover of the book states...
From Part-Time to Prime Time: Key Steps to Consider and Questions to Ask
Side hustles are soaring as Americans take on second jobs to afford the basics. According to Bankrate, more than 1 in 3 Americans earn money through...
How to Build a Professional Network After Moving to a New City
Moving to a new city can be exciting and daunting, especially regarding your career. Building a professional network from scratch is one of your biggest challenges. A strong network is...
How to Spot and Avoid Job Listings for Non-Existent Positions
In the competitive job market, encountering a job listing that doesn’t correspond to an actual open position can be frustrating and time-consuming. While these listings...
Scam Job Postings: 5 Red Flags to Look Out For
In the ever-evolving job market, job seekers must remain vigilant to avoid falling victim to job scams. Fake job postings are becoming increasingly sophisticated, but...
AI Inclusion in the Apple 18.0 Updates: A Positive Development
Of the many announcements made at the 2024 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, few made as big of a splash as the introduction of Apple Intelligence. Critics...
Strategies for Thriving in Remote Work
If your goal is to have a better work-life balance, remote work can provide that. It offers greater flexibility and autonomy, empowering you to manage...
The Precious Value of Time: How We Choose to Spend Our Lives
Life is happening. Right now. And it is not a forever thing. You have a limited amount of time as a living, breathing human being....
12 Reasons to Start Enjoying Life Now and Ditch the ‘Someday’
Are you among the vast majority of humans who find yourself frequently saying ‘someday’? You have a mental or perhaps even a written list of...
How to AI-Proof Your Career
It’s no secret that we now live in an era of technological advancement, but over the past few years, there has been a major shift...
Empowerment through Education: The Importance of Continued Learning
All employees deserve to feel empowered and supported during their careers. However, many professional women find that they face persistent gender bias when searching for...
The Dark Side of Service Aggregators: Reviews of Thumbtack, Angie’s List, and More
In an era where online platforms promise convenience and quality service at the click of a button, the reality often falls short of expectations. Thumbtack,...
The Loneliness Paradox: Disconnection in a Connected World
In our society, most of us view ourselves as modern beings, with our primal instincts tucked away and under control. We live in our houses...
Paying it Forward: Going from Poverty to Corporate Success to Giving Back
I led global teams that delivered over $1B in revenues annually and quit at the peak of my career. Here’s what I learned. As a young girl growing...
Scientist Cracks the Code – and Egg – Behind the Easter Bunny’s Egg-laying Abilities
In a remarkable scientific breakthrough that has left the academic world scrambling for answers, Dr. Rebecca Hoppington, a distinguished expert in lagomorphic reproductive physiology, claims...
The Seven Types of Mentors You Need in Your Career
What do Oprah Winfrey, Olivia Rodrigo, and Laverne Cox have in common? Beyond their grit, talent, leveraging their reach to promote civic advocacy, and enviable...
Navigating the Path: Hope, Faith, and Risk in Achieving Goals
The pursuit of goals in career, life, and relationships is often guided by a delicate interplay of hope, faith, and risk. These three elements, while...
You Have Six Months to Live. It’s About Time
As the Spring Equinox dawns upon us, signaling the beginning of longer days and daylight stretching well into the evening, it prompts a contemplation of...
Why Embracing Saying “No” in Your Career (and Life) is a Good Choice
In a world where “yes” often seems like the fastest way to climb the career ladder and finally land your dream role, there’s an undervalued...
Why We Don’t Need to Become More Resilient
Being seen as resilient has always been a badge of honor, but we’re finally starting to question whether we want to wear it. Resilience comes...
Making Better Business Decisions – The Entrepreneur’s Guide
Starting and running a successful business boils down to several factors. Your business idea will, naturally, play a significant role in determining whether your company...
On Commitment, Pets, and Abandoned Relationships
In the realm of companionship, the dichotomy between the unwavering commitment people show towards their pets and the ease with which they may abandon human...
How to Fight Imposter Syndrome this International Women’s Day
What is imposter syndrome? Here’s a Q&A with entrepreneur and Confidence Queen Kim Gravel with some insightful answers. What is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is probably best...
Corporate Greed: The Illusion of Inflation
In recent years, the economic landscape has witnessed a concerning trend: the ever-growing chasm between corporate profits and the well-being of everyday workers. This blog...
Leap Year and Daylight Savings Time: Odd and Crazy Things That Humans Do
Welcome, fellow Earthlings, to a whimsical exploration of the odd and downright absurd things that humans, in their infinite wisdom, have managed to weave into...
7 Habits That Kill Productivity and How to Fix Them
In the pursuit of a productive and efficient workday, we often find ourselves battling against habits that stealthily sabotage our efforts. From the incessant lure...
Navigating Monday: How to Get Through the Most Hated Day of the Week
Monday – the universally dreaded day that somehow manages to extinguish the weekend euphoria faster than a pinprick deflates a balloon. But fear not, intrepid...
State of the Union: Assessing Your Relationships
In our annual quest for self-improvement, we often engage in personal reflections akin to New Year’s Resolutions. Yet, what if we adopted a perspective inspired...
Hump Day: It’s All Downhill From Here!
Welcome to the midweek milestone that has the power to turn your workweek frown upside down – Hump Day! In this light-hearted journey, we’ll delve...
The Power of Empathy: Bridging Differences in Business and Personal Relationships
Empathy, often referred to as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, stands as a powerful force in fostering understanding and connection....
Embracing Kindness: Simple Random Acts of Kindness that Make a Big Difference
As we approach Random Acts of Kindness Week from February 13th through 19th, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the impact of kindness in...
6 Simple Rules to Transform Your Relationship with Food and Become Your Healthiest Self
In pursuit of improved health, embracing the idea that lifestyle is medicine can profoundly impact our relationship with ourselves and the food we eat. By...
Love is Blind: Questions to Ask Your Partner Before You Get Engaged
Love is a beautiful and powerful emotion, capable of bringing two people together in ways that seem almost magical. However, when it comes to making...
Navigating the Social Scene at Professional Events
Professional events are essential parts of your working calendar. These could be dedicated to providing women in business with key networking opportunities. Alternatively, they might be brand...
Does Your Job Feel Like Groundhog Day? Here’s How to Get Out of The Rut.
Many of us have experienced that sinking feeling when our job starts to resemble the infamous Groundhog Day – repetitive, monotonous, and seemingly endless. The...
How to Deal with Valentine’s Day When You Have No Significant Other
Ah, Valentine’s Day – that special time of year when Cupid is on overtime, and lovebirds are out in full force. If you find yourself...
The Gig Economy and Freelancing: Opportunities and Challenges
The rise of the gig economy has transformed the traditional employment landscape, offering individuals the chance to work as freelancers and take on short-term, flexible...
Navigating the Pros and Cons of Remote Work
by Jackie LaMar · Jan 28, 2024 Remote work has become a defining aspect of the modern professional landscape, offering unprecedented flexibility and opportunities for...
Navigating the Political Minefield: Keeping Politics Out of Your Career to Avoid Derailing It
In an era where political discussions dominate headlines and social media feeds, keeping politics out of your professional life has become more challenging than ever....