Category: Work it!
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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…
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The Rising Allure of Asia: A Magnet for Work and Living
Asia—a continent brimming with an eclectic mix of cultures, thriving economies, and mesmerizing landscapes—has become an irresistible draw for adventurers seeking career opportunities and a profoundly enriching lifestyle. Explore the reasons driving individuals toward Asia’s vibrant and diverse canvas. By Alisha Nikodemus
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Jobs Anyone Can Apply For that surprisingly don’t require experience
Companies are constantly looking for people to hire. They know employees are the driving force behind their success, and businesses want the best of the best. That doesn’t always mean they’re looking for people with advanced degrees and a lot of experience.
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Turning Your Hobbies Into Side Hustles To Bring You Some Extra Cash
There are so many hobbies to chose from out there. And we know that their purpose is to bring joy to your life and not to make money, necessarily but sometimes killing two birds with one stone is a great blessing to add to our lives. If you can make a little bit of money…
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Live to Work or Work to Live?
Studying abroad in Europe gives New York City college students a new perspective. Come with me as we follow American college student Julianna Horn’s study abroad experience in Paris, where she learned to prioritize living in the now, and gained appreciation for a slow-paced life. By Jacqueline Rappa
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Writer’s Rejection: Tips for Never Giving Up, Even After a Thousand Knockbacks
In my experience with writer’s rejection, the feeling of not being good enough is overwhelming. It can make you want to give up writing, as no one seems to want to hear what you have to say. But it’s important to keep going. Here’s what you need to know about bouncing back when a magazine,…
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Using the Memory Faculty to Be a Better Writer
In my experience with writing, sometimes it can be hard to be better at it because of distractions, doubt, and editor’s rejection. But we have choices: keep moving forward or let these setbacks get in our way. Some may think it can be easier to give up; however, it is always best to keep going…
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Juggling that Work-Life Balance on Vacation
Ever since I started working for myself, it’s been harder for me to take vacations where I can switch my work life completely off. While I admire those that can do it, I get a little stressed when I think about completely disconnecting for a few days. This is something that I can improve as…
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How to build your career as a freelancer:
This November is National Freelancers Week in the UK, which felt like a perfect time to reflect on my personal journey since leaving the corporate world in 2016 and founding my business as a Career Coach and speaker. If you have ever considered going it alone, read on for nine things I have learned over…
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How To Cope With Big Changes At Work (And Learn To Embrace Them)
Change can be overwhelming, especially when it comes suddenly. Working in a large organisation, it’s also unavoidable. Here’s how to cope with big changes at work and roll with them, and some good change management practices to help… By Olivia Mulligan
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Saving tips to make the most out of your trip
Have you ever thought of saving money to be able to travel a bit more relaxed? Or perhaps to buy a house, a car or save for that trip of a lifetime? Here we will talk about saving tips in celebration of Savings Week in the UK starting on September 18th.
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Staying healthy while working remotely
Have you ever thought about how you can stay fit and healthy while working from home remotely? As the saying goes “Time and health are precious assets that you don’t recognize, appreciate and value until they have been depleted or lost” With remote work trending nowadays, especially after the pandemic, keeping up with our health…
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The Journey Towards Free(lance)dom
I’m currently sitting in a cafe al-fresco, the smell of seafood drifting in the air. Many different languages are spoken by those walking past, exploring the city, laughing and joking and ‘catching up’ with one another. There’s an air of possibility, freedom and excitement. Is this what free(lance)dom means?
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Overcoming Limitations and Thriving in Saudi Arabia as an INTJ
Have you ever considered life from an INTJ perspective? Maybe some of you don’t even know what that is. Here, we’ll walk through life as this rare Myers-Briggs personality type, reviewing how it has conditioned my life and career as a woman in an Arab country with tough and strict rules. But, most importantly, how…
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Tips for overcoming imposter syndrome as a freelance writer
I’ve developed ways to remind myself that I am good enough. If you struggle with that too, here are some tips I think could help.
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Time management tips for work and travel
How can we fit together our full-time job and traveling? Is it possible? It might seem unreachable at times. We are conditioned to think that by working a 9 to 5 job, all we can have is one, at most two vacations per year. My experience as a full time legal advisor and avid traveler…
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Succeeding on YouTube as a middle-aged, overweight man in a beautiful person world
In today’s world, it’s not unusual for travel and social media to go hand in hand. Thousands of people are making a living and supporting their travels through YouTube or some other social media platform. But what if you’re worried you don’t have the looks, body or youth of a “typical” content creator? Does that…
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The bright side of unemployment
Losing a job can be a challenging and stressful experience. It can be hard to stay positive and motivated during this time, especially when it feels like your future is uncertain. Most people would think they don’t deserve anything positive in their life until they find a job. Why not think about a new hobby…
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How To Find Multiple Career Options
The world is still recovering from the repercussions of the pandemic, which has completely changed the way we think and plan for our future. Among the many lessons learned, one is the importance of considering multiple career options or learning to, as they say, “never put all the eggs in one basket”. In this article,…
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A Day in the Life of a Writer
“You’re a writer? I could never do that!”. If you’re a writer, chances are you’ll have heard this before. People think that being a writer is just writing, but it’s actually a lot more than that. So, what does a typical day in the life of a writer look like? Here’s everything you need to…
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My Podcast Journey
During the pandemic, as the world began to close, I missed the idea of traveling and connecting with other cultures, which prompted me to reflect on my trips, the things I’d noticed, and the lessons learned. In the boredom of the lockdown, I thought: What if I created a place where I could connect with…
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Work Abroad With Workaway
How my travel experience using Workaway fulfilled my working holiday dreams. Living abroad in the south of France, experiencing the Provençal lifestyle, all while being on a solo-travel sabbatical. By Rachael Thomas @lifes.little.moments_ and @rachaelt_96. Just as my phone overheated, shut down and I lost my navigation, I saw a sign to an aire coming…
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How to Grow a Travel Brand From the Ground Up
Experiencing solo travel, exploring the world and discovering new things can motivate anyone to start a side hustle, and there is no denying the power of a strong personal brand! Crafting your own brand can be an incredibly rewarding process, allowing you to express yourself in unique and meaningful ways. Yes, it isn’t easy to…
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Fulfilling a Childhood Dream: Becoming a Travel Journalist
As I sit in the public library of Bologna, Italy (my chosen office for the day), I reflect on the year that passed while sending a travel article to a Canadian publisher and writing this piece. Just about this time last year, I was beginning a course in freelance travel journalism, intending to become a…
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Is It Possible to Grieve for Something Before You’ve Lost It?
The answer is yes. It even has a name: Anticipatory Grief or Preparatory Grief. Many of us have experienced it but until recently I didn’t know there was a name for it. It can be triggered when you know change is coming. It is the distress you may feel before a loss, based on what…
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Ditching Stilettos for Deck Shoes to Sail the Caribbean
Choosing a Life That Aligns with Happiness Island-girl best describes my childhood. I grew up around boats and the breathtaking seas of the Caribbean. Growing up in Puerto Rico with my seafaring family, I fell in love with the freedom of sailing and the sheer happiness that it brought. But instead of following that passion,…
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Mastering Cold-Calling to Radically Improve Your Work Life Abroad
By Liz Lemarchand When most people look for work abroad, they don’t usually think about getting sales jobs. Remote work has become the new norm because of Covid, whereas 10 years ago, the most sought-after jobs for foreigners were teaching English as a Second Language. Finding work quickly after moving abroad is not only important…
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Life as a Digital Nomad
Have you ever thought about living life as a digital nomad? To some, it seemed impossible! But I’m here today to tell you: from scaling your online business and spreading your impact around the world, it is ALL possible. Here are my practical insider tips on growing your business as a digital nomad, and overcoming…
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How to Start a Successful Side Hustle (Even If You Don’t Know Where to Start)
One of the most common questions I get is, “how do I start a side hustle?” My reply is typically, “What do you want to do? What interests you? There are nearly endless options.” Often they reply, “I have no idea.” So if you’re ready to start living the dream and rolling in the extra…
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