With graduation coming up (are you sick of me mentioning that yet?) I have been increasingly thinking about comfort zones and the benefits of leaving yours in the dust. As I discussed in my 2017 mantra post, I believe that…
The Case For Focus
Quite a ways back I shared that according to a strength finder test one of my top identified attributes is focus (and I told you about 5 ways you can increase your focus). Being able to zone in on a…
What I Learned In College (Outside Of The Books)
“It’ll fly by,” they all said. “Graduation will be here before you know it,” they warned. Whether or not you heeded these statements as you were eagerly beginning the new phase of your education, there is no way to stop…
How To Successfully Transition To Your First Job
Today I’m excited to share another post in collaboration with my girl Austen of Keep Calm and Chiffon. We recently shared our advice for turning your internship into a full-time job, and now Austen is back with her tips on…
How To Read More This Year
At the start of the year I shared that I had a reading goal of 45 books for 2017. Since 2014 I have been increasing my yearly reading goal by 5 books and love keeping track on Goodreads (let’s be friends over there!)….
Avoiding Decision Fatigue
My father taught me this trick for choosing what to order at a restaurant when you’re torn: have someone else decide. When I have it narrowed down to two or three dishes I’ll ask the waiter to pick for me…