When do you feel most productive?

When do you feel most productive? I find most people have a straightforward answer, like “morning” or “night,” but for me, the answer is, “it depends.” For me, productivity depends entirely on the type of work I’m doing, whether it’s creative work, routine office work, or routine housework. (I’m unpredictable.) Mornings are best for myContinue reading “When do you feel most productive?”

What You Learn in High School: Looking Back as an Adult

High school is a phase for learning general knowledge – but it sure doesn’t always teach you what you actually need to survive life.  My biggest protest is how we spend years learning how to write formal essays to prep you for college. Then you graduate college, and pretty much everyone I know hasn’t writtenContinue reading “What You Learn in High School: Looking Back as an Adult”

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Best Piece of Advice Ever Received

It took a while for the well-known phrase “work smarter, not harder” to sink into my brain years after I’d first heard it. I get it now: the words are about focusing on efficiency and getting better results without burning out. But when I was younger, I used to think that working longer hours andContinue reading “Work Smarter, Not Harder: Best Piece of Advice Ever Received”

A Lesson I Wish I Had Learned Earlier in Life

If I could go back and give my younger self one piece of advice, it would be this: start a side business early. For years, I believed the traditional career path was the right one—get a job, work hard, climb the career ladder. But economies shift, industries change, and jobs disappear, so stability is notContinue reading “A Lesson I Wish I Had Learned Earlier in Life”

How to Overcome Layoff Fears and Recession-Proof Your Career in 2025

In today’s unpredictable economy, fear of layoffs is at an all-time high. With rising inflation, a shaky job market, and rapid advancements in technology, many professionals like myself are wondering how to stay relevant and financially secure. Here are some tips on how you can overcome those fears and build more security in your financialContinue reading “How to Overcome Layoff Fears and Recession-Proof Your Career in 2025”