We’ve been social distancing for over two months by now (at least I have), and while I am not one that usually spends a lot of time away from the house because I’m a bit of a homebody, there are a few things that I regularly do to take a break. My favorite of which is to head to the movies on a solo date—something
How I Manage Anxiety During Uncertain Times
We are living in uncertain times, which means my anxiety levels are pretty much off the charts. Seriously, between figuring out alternative ways to connect with people to losing clients and trying to build my client base, there are a ton of things that is pushing my anxiety to it’s limits. When it comes to manage anxiety for me, it’s been a real challenge. I
7 Free Ways to Connect With Friends When You Can’t See Them
For the time being, we can’t hang out face to face with friends anymore, but there are still some ways that you can spend some time together over the internet. If you’re looking for ways to stay connected. Here are 7 of my favorite ways to connect remotely: Netflix & Chill Apparently this is not necessarily a new feature but you can Netflix and Chill
My 5 Best Tips For Working From Home
Working from home can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you’re brand new to it. Luckily, I’ve been working from home for a while now, so I can give you some tips and tricks to make it easier. Here are five of my favorite tips: Find a Dedicated Work Space Having a dedicated workspace is incredibly important when it comes to being productive
Free Ways to Relax This Holiday Season
You need a break this holiday season, but you don’t need to break the bank to get it. If you’re looking for free ways to relax, I’ve got a list of great ways you can do that. So put your wallet away and get read to have some you time. Read a Book I am a firm believer that society as a whole doesn’t read
5 Ways to Improve Your Mood
Life has its ups and downs, and chances are you’ll find yourself in a situation where you’ll want to improve your mood. Whether you have a bad day, crappy experience or are just feeling Allow Yourself to Feel Bad (But Only For a Minute) The first thing you need to understand about being upset is that to truly “get over it” and improve your mood
5 Ways to Get Over the Back-to-School Blues
College is back in session, which means the back-to-school blues have probably kicked in. While heading back to school can seem like a real bummer, there are a few things you can do to kick the back-to-school blues and get started with a positive jolt! Get Your School Supplies There’s nothing like getting new school supplies if you’re a nerd like me. The feel of
4 Ways to Relax Without Retail Therapy
I’ve noticed lately that a lot of destress methods include spending a boatload of money on things that you absolutely don’t need. Retail therapy we call it, but I’d fancy a more accurate description being “a huge waste of money.” But there are a ton of great ways you can relax without retail therapy, let’s talk about them: Read a Book My favorite way to
How to Develop an Internal Locus Of Control
First thing’s first, what is an internal locus of control? I admit, it sounds a little loosey-goosey, but hear me out. An internal locus of control is a deep understanding that you, not fate, are in control of your destiny. And where you go in life (both figuratively and literally) is a result of your choices, not some overall unintelligible “plan.” I’ve learned recently that
Attention, Shoppers: Plan Ahead for Sales Tax Holidays
Anyone who loves to shop should consider timing their purchases to coincide with sales tax holidays; while only 16 states offer them, some shopping aficionados travel to take advantage of these tax-free windows. Jackie CohenJackie Cohen is an award winning financial journalist turned turned financial advisor obsessed with climate change risk, data and business. Jackie holds a B.A. Degree from Macalester College and an M.A.