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- How to Keep a Work Journal posted on January 26, 2015
- 15 Girls’ Night In Activities posted on March 13, 2017
- NYC Guide: Sunrise in Central Park posted on November 27, 2014
- 17 Work Journal Prompts That Will Help Your Career posted on October 30, 2016
- How to Negotiate a Raise posted on August 8, 2016
- 4 Things You Must Do After Your Annual Review posted on March 23, 2015
- How to Track Your Work Accomplishments posted on February 8, 2021
- How to Find Your Dream Job posted on July 6, 2015
- How to Write a Job Application Follow-Up Email posted on May 25, 2014
- 22 Personal Development Journal Prompts posted on December 16, 2016
- Career Profile: Jane Mosbacher Morris, To The Market posted on December 2, 2015
- How to Bounce Back After a Breakup posted on April 18, 2016
- 5 Types of Difficult Coworkers and How to (Almost) Deal With Them posted on March 6, 2017
- 8 Productivity Habits Everyone Needs to Succeed in Their Career posted on October 21, 2024
- 6 Essential Tips for a First-Time Manager posted on July 27, 2015
- How to Write the Perfect Conference Follow-Up Email posted on August 11, 2017
- Career Profile: Loren Brill, Sweet Loren’s posted on September 5, 2018
- Coffee Date: Susan Kelley of The Preppy Princess posted on February 6, 2012
- Career Profile: Sarah Robb O’Hagan, Flywheel posted on January 31, 2018
- How to Decrease Self-Doubt posted on September 11, 2015
- 5 Home Improvement Projects to Consider This Spring posted on June 10, 2017
- 7 Ways to Have a Better Morning Routine posted on February 13, 2015
- Career Profile: Katie Schloss, Founder of Three Jane posted on June 3, 2015
- Career Profile: Kate Westervelt, Wayfair posted on November 18, 2015
- 20 Thought-Provoking Journal Prompts posted on February 16, 2016
- College Graduation Gifts posted on March 31, 2016
- Career Profile: Monica Gray, DreamWakers posted on July 27, 2016
- Career Profile: Maxie McCoy, Writer and Speaker posted on February 22, 2017
- Career Profile: Katie Becker, Coveteur posted on November 1, 2017
- My Favorite Things From 2017 posted on December 14, 2017
- Career Profile: MaryBeth Pecha, Amber Hanson, and Kathryn Ekloff, Persist The Game posted on February 27, 2019
- Pros and Cons of Job Hopping posted on October 26, 2023
- Coffee Date: Nichole of As a Matter of Style posted on January 21, 2012
- The Best Questions to Ask in a Job Interview posted on April 24, 2014
- How to Share Your Work Accomplishments posted on February 16, 2015
- Career Profile: Jenna Arak, Jenna Arak Modern-Day Storyteller posted on July 29, 2015
- Career Profile: Lily Herman, The Prospect posted on July 22, 2015
- Valentine’s Day Pretzel Recipe posted on February 12, 2016
- 30 Day Challenge: The VB6 Diet posted on July 31, 2017
- My 2017 Favorites posted on December 29, 2017
- How to Buy Wine posted on April 13, 2018
- How Paid Paternity Leave Can Help Close The Gender Pay Gap posted on May 20, 2019
- Career Profile: Samantha McLean, IREX and the Peace Corps posted on October 29, 2014
- Career Profile: Kaitlyn Sullivan, W Magazine posted on March 4, 2015
- Fitness Files: 5 Boro Bike Tour posted on May 5, 2015
- Career Profile: Jordana Kier and Alexandra Friedman, LOLA posted on December 16, 2015
- How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions posted on February 25, 2016
- Blog Better: How to Use Google Analytics posted on April 29, 2016
- City Guide: 48 Hours in Austin, Texas posted on August 26, 2016
- Career Profile: Rachel ten Brink, Scentbird and Deck of Scarlet posted on August 9, 2017
Author Archives: Elana Lyn Gross
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When To Say No At Work (And Why It’s Important)
Remember: No is a complete sentence.
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Career Profile: Maja Svensson, Elsa and Me
"The answer is always within you just surround yourself with great people who will ask you great and challenging questions."
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How to Be Happier
Smile!
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Career Profile: Callie Schweitzer, Time Inc.
"Be extraordinary."
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What’s in My Bag?
It's in the bag.
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Career Profile: Ali Martillotta, BRANDSTYLE Communications
"Push past your comfort zone in all facets of life: emotionally, physically and mentally. You're usually capable of more than meets the eye if you really believe in what you set your mind to."
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Career Profile: Jenna Tanenbaum, GreenBlender
"If you truly believe in something, you will find a way to teach yourself the necessary skills to get the job done. Action is better than inaction."
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8 Lessons I Learned From Three Years of Blogging
You do you.
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City Guide: 48 Hours in Austin, Texas
If you are planning a trip to Texas’ capital city, check out my list of go-to hotspots for an authentic Austin experience.
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Fitness Files: Bikini Body Guide Pre-Training
Still sore AF.
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How to Deal With Negative Feedback at Work
Negative feedback can be extremely beneficial to your work performance and to your career.
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Career Profile: Kathryn Finney, digitalundivided
“Always be true to yourself.” At the end of the day, you have to go home to yourself. You have to be with yourself. So make sure what you do is representative of who you are and that you feel comfortable to stand behind your work.
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Day In The Life: A Millennial With A Side Hustle
How do I do it all? Coffee and careful time management. Take a look at my day.
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10 Ways to Practice Self-Care
Embrace a little self-care every day. You’ll feel much more energized when you start your day — and more relaxed before bed.
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Career Profile: Suzannah Weiss, Freelance Writer
"My profession brings out my adventurous side, forces me to leave my comfort zone, and exposes me to worlds I would have never otherwise discovered."
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How to Negotiate a Raise
If you want a raise or promotion you have to ask for one. How do you ask for a raise? I asked managers to share best practices for asking for a raise.
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Career Profile: Jessica Pollack, Crunch Gym
"The best job is one that combines your personal interests with your professional interests. Once you find a profession and job you love, stick to it!"
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How to Spark Joy With the Marie Kondo Method
Spark joy!
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Career Profile: Monica Gray, DreamWakers
"So my advice is basically you do you! Know yourself, trust your gut, and have the determination to make your dreams a reality. "
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How to Ask for Help at Work
Asking for help the right way can be a catalyst for continuous personal and professional development.
