My latest listen on Audible is "Everything is Figureoutable" by Marie Forleo. Her main philosophy is in the book's title. She aims to show how you can persevere through everything. She says this can apply to anything: learning a skill, changing careers, launching a business, travel, break an addiction, heal a relationship -- anything! She shares both real-life stories of people applying this ... 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
What Makes A Successful Podcast Stand Out?
You may have noticed that there are a plethora of very successful and worthwhile podcasts out there. I have enjoyed listening to some on Audible lately. There are many podcasts that struggle to gain an audience, or are perhaps not as worth listening to. That said, podcasts are absolutely excellent methods of connecting with an audience, discussing longform ideas, delving into a niche, and having ... Read more
7 Easy Tips for Effective Time Management
Even for the most organized of people, it can be difficult to stay focused in a world of distractions. If you’ve made the transition to working from home and find yourself procrastinating, it might be time to improve your time management. Whether you’re at home or at the office, prioritizing a long list of tasks can be challenging and you might wish you had an extra hour in the day. Fear not, ... Read more
How to Switch Career This Year
If ever there was a good time to change your career and try something different, it was 2020. Now, with the global pandemic set to continue well ino 2021 the opportunity for changing careers to something more suitable or aligned with your talents or interests is still viable. In this post we take a look at some of the ways you can make the career switch and live the life you've dreamed of for ... Read more
Crafting Favorites, Vol. 2
** This post about my crafting favorites contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise. Crafting has become a major hobby and side hustle for me in the past year. I love creating personalized gifts for family and friends, and helping others find an item they love for someone. I'm sharing another ... Read more
Tips to Get Motivated When You’re Not
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
Mother’s Day Gifts That Give Back
** This post about Mother's Day gifts that give back contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made after clicking these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! Now more than ever I am looking to support businesses that are giving back to their communities. With Mother's Day approaching, it's the perfect time to find a gift that is meaningful and ... Read more
How to Help Others During COVID-19 Pandemic
Social distancing is one of the best ways you can help your community during this COVID-19 pandemic. But if you are in a position to give more, consider the following ideas for helping others during this uncertain time. Please also consider only buying what you need at stores so that others can also get their necessities. How to Help Others During COVID-19 Pandemic: Donate money to local food ... 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