If you’re like a lot of people, then you might have recently been looking at side gigs to help you make a little extra cash on the side. With the right opportunity, you might even turn it into a more permanent career change. If you have a car and you like to drive, then what’s to stop you from making some money from it? Well, you need an idea of how, exactly, you’re going to make money in the ... Read more
Smart Tips to Help You Study Effectively For Your Exams
According to research by the University of California, 33% of the students felt they didn't know how to sit down on their own and study. When you take into consideration the many distractions presented to students outside of the classroom, this doesn’t sound too surprising. However, throughout your life, you may need to study for something. Do you have trouble concentrating while learning? Below ... Read more
Spring Cleaning 2021
Spring is almost here and after the difficult winter we have all had and the newfound optimism the coronavirus vaccine has given us all, it is definitely cause for celebration. One of the best ways to welcome the new season is by spring cleaning your home. Yes, really. When your home is clean and tidy, your mind is much clearer and it’s a lot easier to relax, so spring cleaning your home really is ... Read more
My Experience Using the Tonal
In 2020 my husband and I replaced our gym membership with an at-home system called the Tonal. The Tonal is a smart home fitness system that is mounted on a wall. It features a 24-inch screen that you can select myriad workouts from, along with adjustable arms that you can attach various smart exercises pieces to. Your weight is adjusted digitally without you having to ever physically add any more ... Read more
How to Overcome Your Fear of the Gym
If you have never walked into a gym before, it's understandable to feel a little intimidated. With equipment that you don't know how to use, people with bodies you perceive to be better than yours, and rules that you don't yet understand, you can't be blamed for having some fear of the gym. It can be overwhelming for anybody, even for those who have gone to the gym but took a break in the ... Read more
My Thoughts on “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone”
I was deeply touched and impacted by "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" by Lori Gottlieb. The book is written by a therapist and shares stories about her patients and her own experience in therapy after a breakup. She seeks therapy to work through her feelings about the breakup, and discovers that maybe there is an underlying grief that has been brought to the surface. We hear about a ... Read more
How to Get Back to the Gym After a Long Break
If you have been out of the gym for a long time, getting back to your routine may seem a bit daunting. Whether your break came from an injury, the pandemic, or a vacation, staying out of the gym for long periods can cause you to lose your motivation. Fortunately, there are some steps that you can take to help you get back to your regular gym routine. They include:PlanThe first step you should ... Read more
Safety Tips For Remote Learning
The Internet is an incredibly useful tool and one that can enhance children’s learning, helping them to build on the information they are being taught at school and give them a chance to gain more knowledge. Recently, children have been using the Internet for a different reason; for remote learning. This has been a necessary change, and for the most part, it works well, but there are several ... Read more
Chicago Snowstorm Photo Diary
Well, that was quite a snowstorm. We already had several inches on the ground when the weekend's foot of snowfall hit. This is the most snow I've experienced since moving to Chicago in 2015. I now live in the suburb of Skokie, where we saw some nice accumulation. I'm sharing my photos of the weekend Chicago snowstorm. Our birdhouse was blanketed with snow! Snow from our roof also fell onto our ... Read more
The Benefits of Joining a Gym
If you haven’t been to a gym before, then you may feel intimidated at the idea of joining one. That's something that you are not alone in feeling; many people feel the same way. The gym is a motivating place to be, full of supportive people who are all in the same position as you -- to get active. I'm sharing six benefits of joining a gym (in a safe manner, i.e. social distancing):Expert ... Read more