Remember Your Why
I’ve always been a hard worker. I can’t say that I have played as hard or as much as I work, but I am working to put that into better balance. My wiring makes that a little difficult, but I try anyway. The past few years since the pandemic have been an intense ramp-up of…Read More
The Art of Life
I’ve been toiling away at a hobby business that brings me great joy and sometimes unanticipated frustration. Vintage and antique resale is a booming business for several reasons. First, nostalgia sells. Many people either crave the simpler times in which they were raised or are fascinated by time periods outside of their own lifetimes. Vintage…Read More
Second Winds
For most of corporate America, tied to the daily grind of routines, some which are still in-office, the idea of retirement can be a dream come true. However, as people live longer and remain stronger and more able-bodied than previous generations, the possibility of working well into our golden years is an attractive option to…Read More
In the Dark
April 8, 2024 is a day for the history books. Millions of people flocked to prime viewing points across the United States to get a glimpse of the highly marketed solar eclipse. For approximately 20 minutes, those of us in its path were in the dark. Very much like Billy Squire’s musical tribute to darkness…Read More
The Same, But Different
As children, we long to belong. Groups, friendship circles, and even our own families are bonding opportunities meant to bring us together with people like ourselves. But not everyone always feels included by those around them. Religion, physical attractiveness, popularity, political beliefs, and financial status are all things that can change relationship dynamics. But what…Read More
Editing Your Self Image
Maintaining Personal Style While Working at Home During one of my recent mindless social media scrolling sessions, I came across an interesting weeklong master-class series called “Live Like an Editor” hosted by Tonya Leigh. As a writer, I was intrigued with the wordplay and was curious about the methodology. Tonya Leigh, a registered nurse, decided…Read More
Those Who Can, Teach
There’s an old saying about teaching that suggests practitioners and educators were squarely in two separate camps; those who can do something and those who teach something. The saying eventually evolved to, “Those Who Can, Do. Those Who Can’t, Teach.” The injustice of such a statement is that teachers are paid far below the corporate…Read More
When Passion Meets Purpose
Recently, I signed up for a 12-week spiritually based finance course to sharpen my spending, savings, and investment habits. The Wealth with God course also includes charitable activities, as well as both financial and time commitments. All prerecorded during the pandemic, the pastor leads students through a thorough and candid process of truly evaluating your…Read More
Underemployed Euphoria
Ladder-climbing professionals across industries and business sectors have begun looking at the rung below and seeing it with a fresh set of eyes. Choosing to pursue and take a lower position has always been frowned upon by recruiters and hiring executives alike; however, there are legitimate reasons to take a step back at any point,…Read More
Shifting Gears
Career transitions are seldom easy and rarely happen overnight. Often, a change in direction is connected to another shift that leads you on a totally different path. Loss of loved ones, health issues, relationships, a job, or even a beloved pet can be catalysts for professional change. During COVID-19, workers got a taste for the…Read More