As Thanksgiving approached, I found myself running short on time, and I needed to make a decision. I could either throw all my attention into spending time with my family, cleaning for company, and planning/cooking the Thanksgiving meal, or I could give some of my attention to my blogs and shortchange the holiday. For me,ContinueContinue reading “Health and Fitness for the Freelancer: Mental Health Matters at the Holidays”
Category Archives: Career Transition
How Far Have You Come?
Watching a YouTube video recently, I was inspired by one tip the creator gave which she learned from someone else. (Watch her video here.) Instead of looking at how far you still need to go, she advised people to frequently look at how far they had come. This helped me as I have been frustratedContinueContinue reading “How Far Have You Come?”
Friday Faith Moment: Obedience Is a Struggle
Recently, I was discussing something with a family member, and when I told them how I hoped things would go, they quietly reminded me that it was possible things would not, in fact, work the way I wanted. It irritated me at first, but then I pulled myself back down to earth and had aContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: Obedience Is a Struggle”
Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
I don’t remember the first time I heard this phrase, but it has long been a favorite of mine. Out of curiosity, I wanted to know the origins of the phrase “nothing ventured, nothing gained,” so I went exploring online. According to Gary Martin of the Phrase Finder website (2024), it probably has its originsContinueContinue reading “Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained”
Invaluable Experience: Observations from a Former Employee with Management Experience
Yes, I have to admit it. I have high expectations of managers. I am not saying that every manager I have had was a poor manager, and I am also not saying that someone is a bad person just because they lack management skills. What I am saying is that management is like any otherContinueContinue reading “Invaluable Experience: Observations from a Former Employee with Management Experience”
All Things Subject to Change 