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- How to Keep a Work Journal posted on January 26, 2015
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- How to Find Your Dream Job posted on July 6, 2015
- 20 Thought-Provoking Journal Prompts posted on February 16, 2016
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Author Archives: Elana Lyn Gross
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How to Recover from a Work Mistake
Everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone handles them maturely. Follow these five tips to gracefully and maturely handle and learn from your mistakes in the future.
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How to Get Organized (and Stick With It)
Staying organized with programs like these will help you simplify your life and eliminate much of that unwarranted stress.
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Career Profile: Stephanie Middleberg, Middleberg Nutrition
Stephanie Middleberg, MS, RD, CDN is the founder of Middleberg Nutrition, a health and wellness practice
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Career Profile: Dana Gereboff and Brooke Polson, Love Detailed
Love Detailed is a resource for planning a beautiful wedding. Brides are taken
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4 Things You Must Do After Your Annual Review
Let’s file this under “Stuff I Wish I’d Done Earlier in My Career.”
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What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed at Work
"When things aren’t adding up in your life, start subtracting." – Anonymous
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Ballet and Body Review
A few weeks ago my friend Kait and I went to see The American Ballet Theater perform. I’ve been
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Row House NYC Review
I have to start this post with a fun fact. There aren’t many
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Career Profile: Danielle Leach, Search Solution Group Executive Recruiter
Today’s Career Profile features
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Steep Rock Bouldering Review
My friend Kait and I went rock climbing at Steep Rock Bouldering, an indoor rock climbing gym on the Upper East Side.The Workout: An instructor talks about safety and rules for ten minutes, then you can climb for as long as you want. I used to go rock climbing at Chelsea Piers so I expected that Steep Rock Bouldering would have harnesses — but there weren’t any. It definitely added an element of exhilaration (and a bit of fear). We had a great time. It wasn’t very crowded and people were very respectful about waiting for a turn and not climbing in someone else’s path. They played fun music and it was clear that there were a group of “regulars” who became friends over time. I would definitely do it again!
Wear / Bring: Wear what you’d normally wear to the gym. Don’t worry if you don’t own rock climbing shoes — you can rent a pair.
What to Expect: It was fun, challenging, and exciting. You’re climbing ten or so feet without a harness! It’s possible to climb back down most of the way but there are springy, cushy mats if you fall or jump. I definitely felt the workout the next day! It is a great full body workout.
I received a free month long membership for ClassPass in exchange for reviewing some of my favorites on my blog. This is an honest review.
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Career Profile: Kaitlyn Sullivan, W Magazine
Meet Kaitlyn Sullivan, a jewelry assistant at W Magazine and the voice behind the blog NYC Girl in Pearls.
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How to Add Healthy Fats to Your Diet
Whether looking to lose weight or simply optimize health, it’s not always about eliminating foods but actually adding more in! Adding healthy fats found in foods such as avocado, olive oil, fatty fish, nuts, and seeds in place of refined carbohydrates such as white bread, crackers, and chips, can have a significant positive impact on many aspects of health. Swapping that not-so-nutritious bag of corn chips for a handful of trail mix can improve heart health, aid in weight control, and promote healthy skin, hair, eyes, and digestion.One especially easy way to reap the benefits of these healthy fats every day is to include chia, flax, hemp seeds, and wheat germ in meals. All it takes is a sprinkle to benefit from the healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals these nutrition powerhouses provide. The great part about these seeds and, in the case of wheat germ, grain components, is that they can be easily incorporated into the foods that many of us eat on a regular basis such as yogurt, cereals, smoothies, salads, and baked goods such as muffins and pancakes. Not only do they provide healthy fats but also offer hefty doses of important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and even protein. Chia and hemp seeds are such great sources of protein that they can even substitute eggs in recipes by mixing one tablespoon of seeds with three tablespoons of water.
Adding in a spoonful to any meal will up the satisfaction factor which may help curb hunger and aid in weight loss efforts. It doesn’t take much to benefit from these health-boosting effects so try to add a spoonful in to one of your meals or snacks every day. These healthy meal additions may be tiny but they are proof that big nutrition can come in small packages!
This pancake recipe from Self incorporates both flax and chia seeds for a super nutrition boost.
INGREDIENTS
-1 cup rolled oats
-1 cup 2-percent-fat plain Greek yogurt
-2 eggs
-2 teaspoons chia seeds
-2 teaspoons flaxseed
-Vegetable oil cooking spray
-1/2 cup sliced strawberries
-1/2 cup blueberries
-2 tablespoons pure maple syrupPREPARATION
In a blender, pulse oats until finely ground. Add yogurt, eggs, chia, and flaxseed, and process until batter is combined but seeds remain intact. Set a large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1 minute; coat with cooking spray. Working in batches, cook 6 pancakes until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Divide pancakes between two plates and serve topped with berries and maple syrup.
Tips: Shelve those instant or steel-cut oats—only rolled will yield the right texture. Check whether your skillet is the right temp by dropping in a bit of batter. It should sizzle but not scorch.
This is a guest post by Rachel Neifeld, RD, CDN CDE she works as a clinical dietitian, freelance writer, and nutrition spokesperson specializing in endocrine, obstetric, geriatric, and sports nutrition at a major medical center in New York City. We met at a meditation class and I’m thrilled that she’ll be contributing to the wellness section!
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Career Profile: Elizabeth Didora, Real Simple
Meet Elizabeth Didora, a senior integrated marketing manager at Real Simple.
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Fitness Files: Y7 Yoga Studio Review
Y7 Yoga's motto is beat bumping, sweat dripping, candlelit yoga. I heard about it from a friend and knew that I had to try it out.
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Career Profile: Lauren Pruner, Weber Shandwick
Lauren Pruner is the author of one of my favorite blogs, PR Blonde and a PR Senior Account Executive at the global PR firm, Weber Shandwick.
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7 Ways to Have a Better Morning Routine
Rise and shine!
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My Top Blogging Tips
Hopefully these tips will inspire you to find your own success!
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Career Profile: Samantha Cooper, Trend Tribe
Today’s Career Profile features Samantha Cooper, someone I’m fortunate to call a close friend and peer mentor. Samantha and I met at a networking event two years ago and immediately clicked. We even have a small, intimate Lean In group with one of our other friends, Evann. When Samantha and I met she was working at a corporate job and it has been so exciting to watch her chase her dreams and build Trend Tribe, a successful company that empowers Gen Y women. I know you’ll love her advice just as much as I do!What inspired you to start Trend Tribe?
When I was in college, I was craving an opportunity where I could do more than file papers and get coffee so I started designing and selling my own jewelry. It totally changed my life. To be honest, some of the most glamorous internships in fashion can be unfulfilling and I felt totally underutilized. The college woman today is more sophisticated and educated than ever before. She needs an outlet like Trend Tribe where she can apply her skills in a real-world setting and see her own ideas come to life. That’s the inspiration for Trend Tribe.
How would you explain Trend Tribe in a few
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10 Ways to Build Your Personal Brand
Your personal brand is what makes you, you.