LIFE SKILLS

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6 Things To Do Before You Turn 30

Turning 30 can be scary (remember that Friend’s episode where they all remember how bad…

WHY IT’S OKAY THAT FRIENDSHIPS END

BFF – best friends forever. You know the drill. Maybe you had a keychain or…

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3 Ways To Slay Your Side Hustle

This post has been sponsored by Zebra Pen. As always, all thoughts and opinions are…

A Love Letter To The Girl Who’s Always Late

You think that you’ve planned your day out well. You are sure that you are going to make it to everything on time. But then, something goes wrong and you are in the car at a red light and the clock is racing and your heart starts to beat faster. It’s a fundamental character flaw that you are not proud of, but here’s the thing…

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What Podcasts To Listen To After Serial

The term “podcasts” may be new, but the premise of a story told via audio is as old as time. From audiobooks to radio series people have been enjoying aural storytelling for decades. With the rise of podcasts, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. Here are some of my top picks that are perfect for podcast beginners or seasoned experts. . .

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Why Your Instagram Followers Don’t Matter, So Stop Caring

To be fair, some giveaways are groups of like-minded creators who band together to award a reader. In giveaways of over 15 people, usually not the case. Another day, another massive loop giveaway. Maybe it’s a Luggage Set or a trip to the Maldives? The madness has gotten out of hand and it’s about time someone on the inside tells you what that’s really about. . .

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This Simple Chart Explains What’s Actually In Your Starbucks Order

Whether you are Team Starbucks, Running on Dunkin’, or would rather farm your own coffee beans then drink from a chain coffee shop – this chart is for you. It’s time to find out what is actually in your favorite drinks and impress your friends with your coffee drink expertise. Who knows maybe one day you will…

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Let’s Break It Down: How To Use Your Camera Professionally

You’ve seen the Instagram photos from your favorite brand, blogger or photographer and think to yourself, “Gee! Only if I had a better camera!” but the truth is that the camera you own is only a small part of the photography experience. I’d say that the composition of a good photo is 30% equipment, 50% knowing the basics of photography, and 20% editing. While you may not be ready to invest the thousands, yes, thousands into a full frame camera and multiple lenses – you can make a world of a difference by learning how to use your camera on manual settings…

Google Chrome Extensions That Will Change Your Life

I’m all about a good life hack and even better? A productivity life hack! Finding ways to make your lives more simple is kinda why the sole purpose of this blog. For the past 3 months, I’ve been testing and trying out the top Google Chrome Extensions that you can add to your browser to make things just a bit easier and help you own the productivity game. FYI – these only work on Google Chrome and not on Firefox or Safari. And in case you are using Internet Explorer… congrats! You’re the last person on Earth doing so…

I Ditched My Cell Phone for 10 Days – Here’s What Happened

For months before my Thailand trip, I was feeling overwhelmed. This constant sense of always having to be “on” that is inherent in the lives of entrepreneurs, side-hustlers and pretty much anyone who chooses to damn themselves to a life of being constantly working. I knew that when I am living my day to day life, phone time is a necessity. It’s how I write my posts, how I engage with my audience, handle business affairs and basically live. That’s when I realized that if I truly wanted a vacation for from it all, I needed to leave my phone at home…