Category: Work it!
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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…
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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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