Depending on the type of person you are, you’re either motivated internally or externally. You’re either motivated internally, which means you don’t need anyone but yourself to get motivated – and that sometimes, the pressure from others or even others knowing about you trying to be more motivated can hold […]
I’m being compensated by QVC & HSN for this post, but all thoughts are my own. When people ask me the ‘keys to success’ with my blog or past businesses, my answer always stems from something along the lines of this: I’ve constantly looked for innovative ways to monetize ideas […]
Raise your hand if you’re drowning in email?! I feel like we all are, myself included. In fact, when people show me the amount of unread emails they have on their phones, it’s frightening! Last week, a girlfriend who runs a very successful company showed me hers and it was […]
Hate your job? I’ve been there. Those dreaded drives every morning to the office in which you’re either super depressed, or, manic and trying to convince yourself you like it. Then comes the long hours spent watching the clock while you work in anticipation of leaving for lunch then again […]
Personal development is something I’ve tried to keep at the forefront over the years. And even as I age, I believe that one of the keys to growth (both personally and professionally) is having a mentor. Because let’s be honest, figuring life out is harrrrd, so having someone there to […]
Today’s subject is one I’ve been wanting to touch on for a while, but haven’t because, well, procrastination. What can I say? I blame it on becoming a mom (wink wink). But in all honesty, I’ve waited to talk about it until I felt like I really had a few […]
My first job out of college was a paid internship at a sports media site, one I worked really hard to get. I knew I was headed into a male-dominated field (obviously), but the challenges didn’t fully sink in until I started the role. Even as a self-proclaimed “guy’s girl,” […]
Do you ever have those days where you just wonder what you’re working for? Whether your job is an 8-5 or you run your own business, most of us are constantly searching for ways to bring more meaning to our work. No matter the industry you’re in, feeling like there’s […]
Becoming a new manager, or even the boss, has major perks (hello higher salary and maybe even a fancy new desk!), but like most things in life, it has its drawbacks as well. Some people jump into the role blindly knowing how to manage others on their team, but for […]