A lot of people have complained about 2016 being shitty…and perhaps that’s an understatement for some. Whether it was personal, professional or both, when January hits, my mind automatically hits a reset button. It’s like a fresh start, a way to wipe the slate clean and try again. Try to work on the things we ...
Perseverance
Written by blog contributor, Kellie Knapp. What does that word mean to you? Have you experienced it? Are you in the middle of persevering right now? I have always known what perseverance meant. Heck, I persevered through my undergraduate and graduate degrees. But up until a few weeks ago, I didn’t truly know what perseverance meant. So ...
Build
I can't help it, it's that time of year again. Time to think through what I accomplished, my downfalls, and what I hope to do even better next year. It's not about criticizing what I didn't do, but seeing what more I want from myself this year. It's not about losing a certain amount of ...
Let go
A lot of have a goals list when it comes to resolutions. What we want to achieve, what we want to focus on, the things we want to accomplish before year's end. But what about instead of what we want more of, what about what we want less of? There have been multiple memes at year's ...
Life Lessons I Am Taking With Me Into 2017
Written by blog contributor, Daniela Forte. As I close out this year, so many thoughts come to mind. My first thought, is this year really over? I still feel like my birthday in January was just weeks ago. But more seriously, this year came and went in a whirlwind, at least for me it did. So many ...
12 Things To Make You Happy That Don’t Cost a Thing
Written by blog contributor, Daniela Forte. Being happy is an inside job. It is a job that we have to do every single day in order to make our lives fulfilling. Just like any job it is no easy task, especially if happiness feels so far beyond your reach. For me personally, happiness is not an easy ...
5 Apps to Help You Manage Your Time Better
Written by guest blogger Cassie Phillips. Technology advancement has brought with it numerous benefits that have improved the quality of our lives. With it, however, there are also more distractions. Who hasn’t wasted time perusing Facebook at work or playing a game? Even those who don’t procrastinate often feel there’s simply not enough time in the ...
Combating the Fear of Failure
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. “Eat, Pray, Love” Author Elizabeth Gilbert once said, that fear is boring. When she wrote this on one of her Facebook posts one day, I realized how right she was (I always think she’s right, but I’m biased). It is. Because all it does is stop you from doing what ...
Safe Bet or Test Your Wings?
Written by contributing blogger, Kellie Knapp. Growing up “job security” was hammered into my head. You graduate high school, you go to college, you figure out which direction you want to go in life, you graduate college, then you accept a job and stick with it. You stay loyal, you work hard, and you climb your ...
Five Ways to Reduce Stress
School is back in session. Summer is seeming far away. And work is piling up. Can't beat around the bush when the stress is piling up on your plate, and you're to do list is miles long, and you're not quite sure where to start? Here are a few tricks I learned along the way ...