Why I Started Learning New Languages as an Adult

Learning a new language as an adult might seem overwhelming, but I find it’s been a great pastime. I’ve been working with remote companies that hire people from many backgrounds. Many people speak more than one language. So speaking more than one language becomes a way to connect with people (hey, I speak that languageContinue reading “Why I Started Learning New Languages as an Adult”

What Emojis Do You Use to Express Yourself?

So much of our communication happens online now—texting, emailing, messaging through apps. It’s convenient and quick and you can look back on the conversation if you can’t remember the details (like where and when you’re supposed to meet). But one of the biggest challenges with written messaging is tone.  You can’t always tell if someoneContinue reading “What Emojis Do You Use to Express Yourself?”

6 Ways to Get People to Remember You

You can make lasting impressions when you are easy to remember and hard to forget. Whether it’s a social situation, a job interview, or a business situation, people will want to speak with you because they like you, and you create a strong initial impression. To help you achieve that goal, here are six waysContinue reading “6 Ways to Get People to Remember You”

How Do You Conquer Your Fears?

If you’ve ever searched for the answer to the question “How do you conquer your fears,” you know there is no perfect answer. Everyone has a different level of courage, and a different level of ability to conquer what intimidates them. If you’ve read my previous blogs, you know that I conquered a common fearContinue reading “How Do You Conquer Your Fears?”

What If You Couldn’t Lie?

What if you couldn’t lie? I just read an article asking the question, what would you get rid of from the world? There was a range of answers, from hatred and greed to prejudice. These aren’t pet peeves, but one answer from the question stood out because it could be a pet peeve. It’s lying. Continue reading “What If You Couldn’t Lie?”