Well, friends, the time has come to bid farewell to 2016. It’s hard to believe that another year is coming to a close and that I am writing the last post of the year. As I have gotten older, it…
The Next Chapter
I recently wrote a post about change. Well, there has been a development in my life that has warranted my taking my own advice. In August of 2015, I decided to quit my 9-to-5 job and give blogging full-time a…
What I Learned from Blogging Full-Time for a Year
It’s been one year since I took a leap of faith and decided to work on my blog full-time. There’s been plenty of heartache, stress, days spent questioning my sanity, and tears. But there have also been plenty of rewards….
Monday Mantra: Embrace the Day
It’s that time of the week again. Time to set those alarms, jump into drive, and start yet another week. If you’re thinking that Sunday should come with a pause button, you’re not alone. How many of you embrace Mondays?…
Monday Mantra: The Dream is Free, The Hustle is Sold Separately
Last week I felt uninspired, unmotivated, and unproductive. I’m going to cut myself some slack here, and blame it on the fact that my body was fighting a pesky cold…and it has since lost the battle. So now that I…
Lessons from Nine Years in My Twenties
As I sit down to write this post, it’s hard to believe that I am entering the final year of my twenties. At the same time I find it difficult to comprehend that I’m only 29. So many things have…
Going Through a Tough Personal Crisis? Learn How to Overcome and Navigate Your Career at the Same Time
I’m thrilled to have my first article published on Career Contessa and to be a #ContessaMovement Ambassador. If you are unfamiliar with their mission, they are a site devoted to “honest conversations by real women about work and life —…
An Announcement
Today is my first day of freedom. As of this moment, my full-time job is to make this site the best it can be and to create new content for you all to enjoy. Since graduating from college in 2009,…
Guest Post: How to Find Your Dream Job (When You Don’t Know What You Want)
I’m thrilled to welcome back Elana Lyn Gross, who writes the career and lifestyle blog, Elana Lyn, to share more career advice. We’ve all struggled at some point with our job search and the right career path. And it can…
Guest Post: How Blogging Helped Me Find a Career Path I Love
Today, I’m excited to welcome Elana Lyn Gross, who writes the career and lifestyle blog, Elana Lyn. I found her blog shortly after I began my own, and her words instantly resonated with me. Since then, I have had the…