Staying motivated is difficult when you’re just not feeling it. And although that might be OK on some days, it’s not so much when you have work and things to do, whether it’s at home or within the workplace. Sometimes lacking motivation is not an option. So how do you fix this? I'm sharing tips to get motivated when you're struggling. Hopefully this post will help you to get yourself back on track ... Read more
Small Steps To Achieve Your Career Goals
Hitting a career goal often feels like a long way off. Many assume it is impossible to reach a career goal because they're being tied down to work or family commitments. But it is possible to reach your goal by taking small steps. I'm sharing everything you need for hitting your career goals, from planning to qualifications and rewards. First, you need to believe in yourself and put the effort ... Read more
Setting Up a Small Online Business: Tips for You
While many of us don’t expect to become a massive entrepreneurial outfit, many people find satisfaction and passive income from running their own online business. This might manifest in many different ways including running a small eBay store; making crafts and selling them on Etsy like I do; retexturing clothes and selling them through Depop; or using freelance websites to provide services using ... Read more
Lessons I’ve Learned From Starting My Own Etsy Shop
You just have to begin. That's what I told myself when I began listing items on Etsy in May. I had opened a shop a couple of years ago but only listed a couple of items before taking them down. I hadn't given it much effort. This time I wanted to give it an actual try and share my creations. In just a week I landed my first sale and every since then I have hit 90 sales. That's more than I imagined ... Read more
Review of Traffic Secrets by Russell Brunson
** This post is sponsored by Traffic Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Filling Your Websites and Funnels with Your Dream Customers by Russell Brunson. All opinions are my own. My goal in 2020 has been to increase my blog traffic, so when the opportunity to participate in a 30-day challenge to do just that, I jumped at the chance. I recently finished reading Traffic Secrets: The ... Read more
New Tailwind for Instagram Features to Try
** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. I have shared in the past my experience with Tailwind for Instagram to improve and simpify my Instagram posting process and increase my engagement. The Hashtag Finder feature has been immensely helpful in switching up my hashtags and expanding my reach, as ... Read more
Working From Home With Kids During the Pandemic
You would think that since I've worked from home with at least one child at home for a few years now I would be a pro at it now that both my girls are home every day, but I am not. The truth is the reason I was able to do it before the stay-at-home order was that one of my girls was in school until 3 p.m. and that I hired a babysitter to come over and care for my youngest on my busy workdays. Now ... Read more
My Guiding Word for 2020 + Goals for the New Year
The last week of 2019 was all about just the four of us as a family. We had a lot of downtime instead of the typical busyness of the holidays, and that was a welcomed change. We spent time outdoors enjoying the 60-degree weather in Chicago before the actual winter weather hit and it gave us some hope despite some major letdowns lately that really had us feeling down. I've had some time to think ... Read more
Thoughts on “The Burnout Generation” on Audible Originals
When I saw the cover for the Audible Original "The Burnout Generation," I knew I needed to listen to it. It is a follow-up to journalist Anne Helen Petersen's article on millennial burnout written in January 2019. Many people reached out to her after the article, "How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation," was published, sharing their own stories of burnout. Petersen explores burnout by ... Read more
My Photography and Video Essentials for Blogging
I recently shared how I take my own blog photos or family photos using a tripod and remote. To follow up on that, I'm sharing the photography gear I use to take my blog and social media photos. I find that these items are all I really need to take quality photos and video, although I would always love new lenses to experiment with. My gear: Shutter Remote: This allows me to snap photos with ... Read more