Category: Work it!
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How I Turned My Travels into a Handmade Business That Now Reaches the World
There’s more to this journey than souvenirs. Artist and traveller D-Lee shares how she built a global creative business from handmade art inspired by the places she’s been — proving that with passion, a sketchbook, and a bit of courage, your story can travel the world too.
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Why The Night Manager Hits Different When You Work in Hospitality: A Personal Review Before Season 2 Drops
Originally published on Little Chilean, this review dives into BBC’s The Night Manager, exploring how the show mirrors the hidden challenges of working in hospitality. From professional facades to navigating complex guest interactions, discover why this espionage thriller resonates with anyone behind a front desk.
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How Hugo Ortega Is Redefining Success at Sea
Hugo Ortega, initially an overworked engineer, transformed his life after a spontaneous backpacking trip. He became a Superyacht Captain and founded Superyacht Sunday School, a mentorship program aiding newcomers to the yachting industry. His initiative empowers diverse individuals to find purpose, adventure, and financial freedom in this challenging yet rewarding field.
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The daylight saving time is messing with my work
How to Stay Productive When Time-change Messes with Your Schedule Summer is here. Sunshine, lighter jackets—life feels good… until you remember that little thing where we all pretend an hour disappeared. Yep, daylight saving time. By Little Chilean https://littlechilean.medium.com/ On paper, it sounds great. Longer days! More light! Instagrammable sunsets at 8 p.m.! But for…
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10 Brutal Truths About Why You’re Still Broke (And How to Fix Them)
Tired of feeling like your bank balance is sabotaging your big dreams (or even your weekend plans)? This no-nonsense guide breaks down 10 brutally honest reasons you might still be financially stuck—from sneaky spending habits to underestimating your worth. Packed with practical tips, a sprinkle of sarcasm, and a whole lot of empowerment, it’s here…
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Top Tips for Managing Stress During Exams
College life often involves juggling stress, anxiety, and overwhelming deadlines, particularly during exam season. To manage this pressure, students can adopt strategies like creating study schedules, practicing mindfulness, prioritizing sleep, exercising regularly, maintaining a nutritious diet, getting a pet for emotional support, and connecting with peers for communal encouragement and assistance.
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Because You’ve Earned It: How to Actually Relax After a Gruelling Work Week
After a draining work week, weekends offer a chance for true rest and rejuvenation. Engage in enjoyable activities like gaming, binge-watching series, listening to music, meditating, or taking warm baths while reading. These practices help relieve stress, restore energy, and create a fulfilling balance before returning to work.
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Streamline to Succeed: Why Efficiency Is the Key to Your Business (& How to Achieve It)
Starting a business and turning it into a success? Oh, just a casual walk in the park—if that park is full of quicksand and inexplicably angry geese. Once you’ve braved the initial chaos and found your footing, you’ll inevitably notice a few things that need tweaking. Because, surprise, perfection doesn’t happen on the first try.…
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Did you add becoming a music producer to your list? Here is the info you need
Considering a career shift to music production can be a life-changing decision. To succeed, develop musical skills, gain hands-on experience, and build a professional network. Understanding the business side of music is crucial. Diversifying income through various revenue streams can also help sustain your journey as a record producer. Embrace the opportunity!
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Turning Your Writing Skills Into A Self-Employed Business’
In the digital age, turning writing skills into a self-employed business offers endless opportunities. To succeed, identify your unique niche, build a strong portfolio, network with professionals, set competitive rates, and effectively market your services. With dedication and perseverance, you can create a thriving writing career aligned with your passions.
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Empowering Travel Entrepreneurs: Essential Tips for Navigating Business Challenges and Ensuring Safety
Before starting a business, it’s natural to want to handle tasks and issues yourself. However, there are times when seeking professional tech assistance is crucial to minimize risk and threat. If you’re concerned about not always handling things correctly due to other tasks or lack of knowledge, it’s important to understand the potential risks of…
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5 Crucial Business Trip Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid common business trip pitfalls! From securing travel insurance to packing essentials like your laptop charger, these tips will help ensure a smooth trip. Remember to plan your itinerary carefully, stay aware of time zones, and adjust your expectations about sightseeing. Make your next business trip a success!
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6 Ways To Raise Money Fast
When we’re travelling, we sometimes find ourselves in need of extra cash to pay deposits or emergency travel. But finding money in a pinch isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Many things in life require emergency funds, and it can be hard to know where to turn if you don’t have the savings to…
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Coping With Stress the Right Way
Stress is a natural part of life, but it can lead to serious health problems like depression and anxiety. Recognize signs of stress, build self-care routines, handle grief effectively, and set boundaries to maintain a better work-life balance. Prioritize your needs and avoid overcommitting to prevent feeling overwhelmed.
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The importance of learning throughout life
Now, If you are looking to enrol in a new course, you should do it! But, for a lot of people, they go through school, secondary school, college and maybe university, to then never study again — if we don’t count learning through life experiences, of course. As we grow older, we realize we’re interested…
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How To Take Your Side Hustle More Seriously
A lot of people have what’s called a ‘side hustle’ these days, and for various different reasons. A side hustle is a small business or enterprise that you do as well as your main job – on the side, hence the name – to make some extra money, to see a dream fulfilled, or to…
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3 Tips for Finding Your Perfect Career
Are you truly fulfilled in your career? It’s a question that many of us ponder, especially when we consider the possibility of a more satisfying path that not only pays the bills but also brings us joy. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. All across LinkedIn, you’ll find profile after profile of inspirational…
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Why It’s Never Been a Better Time for You To Start a Business
If you’ve always wanted to be a boss lady, not just following the crowd (or instructions) but instead carving your own path through your career, and your life, then you might want to consider that there has never been a better time for women everywhere to strt their own businesses. Here’s why: 1. Technology: Your…
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Out with “live to work” and welcome work to LIVE MORE! Achieving a work-life balance is the new success.
As we enter May, we are reminded of the importance of achieving and sustaining a healthy work-life balance. But today we also want to remind you (and us too!) about the importance of understanding why this is directly linked to our overall health, and how it will help us be more productive. By Life Lovers…
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Bring In Extra Income With These Ideas
Bringing in extra income is always a good thing. There are bills to pay, savings accounts to pad, and fun to be had in droves. But what to do can be the big question that gets in your way of getting started. Luckily, the list below can set you on your way to earning more…
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Feeling Unfulfilled In Your Career? Consider This
It’s unfortunate to say, but often true, that many people feel unfulfilled in their careers. A fast food worker, if given the choice to stay at home and earn the same wage, would likely not head to work, and it’s unlikely they’re passionate about the brand. That being said, there’s a difference between having undying…
