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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
- How to Find Your Dream Job posted on July 6, 2015
- How to Advance Your Career Over The Holidays posted on December 18, 2014
- 6 Essential Tips for a First-Time Manager posted on July 27, 2015
- The Best Questions to Ask at Networking Events posted on June 13, 2016
- How to Ace Your Annual Review posted on January 9, 2017
- 5 Types of Difficult Coworkers and How to (Almost) Deal With Them posted on March 6, 2017
- 20 Thought-Provoking Journal Prompts posted on February 16, 2016
- Career Profile: Julia Engel, Gal Meets Glam and Gal Meets Glam Collection posted on April 26, 2018
- Fitness Files: 5 Boro Bike Tour posted on May 5, 2015
- Career Profile: Pinsi Lei, Pinsi Lei Creative posted on March 2, 2016
- NYC Guide: Sunrise in Central Park posted on November 27, 2014
- Career Profile: Paris Rouzati, About.me posted on March 16, 2016
- Career Profile: Dorie Golkin Smith and Emelyn Northway, Of Mercer posted on February 28, 2018
- Career Profile: Caroline Shifflett, Tory Burch posted on September 16, 2015
- How to Negotiate a Raise posted on August 8, 2016
- How to Make a Bullet Journal posted on February 17, 2017
- Staying In Touch After College posted on September 22, 2014
- Career Profile: Kathryn Finney, digitalundivided posted on August 17, 2016
- How to Track Your Work Accomplishments posted on February 8, 2021
- How to Do a Life Audit posted on February 23, 2016
- How to Be a Great Manager posted on March 20, 2017
- Career Profile: Nicole Ross, USA Fencing and Adecco Group posted on March 9, 2016
- Career Profile: Whitney Tingle and Danielle Duboise, Sakara Life posted on November 29, 2017
When To Say No At Work (And Why It’s Important)
Remember: No is a complete sentence.
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."
How to Be Happier
Smile!
Career Profile: Callie Schweitzer, Time Inc.
"Be extraordinary."
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."
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."
8 Lessons I Learned From Three Years of Blogging
You do you.
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.
Fitness Files: Bikini Body Guide Pre-Training
Still sore AF.
How to Deal With Negative Feedback at Work
Negative feedback can be extremely beneficial to your work performance and to your career.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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!"
How to Spark Joy With the Marie Kondo Method
Spark joy!
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. "
How to Ask for Help at Work
Asking for help the right way can be a catalyst for continuous personal and professional development.
