Life After Five
The Beauty of Interviews
This morning as I prepare for a job interview, thoughts rattle through my head: What questions shall I ask? Have I done a thorough job of researching the company? What if I don’t get the job? What if I do? ... Read More »
Life Lessons from Taylor Swift
The Huffington Post, in honor of her album dropping last week, published “10 Life Lessons from Taylor Swift.” Objectively, Ms. Swift has the life experience of an 8th grader, and the emotional intelligence to go with it. But every now ... Read More »
Yoga and Money: What’s the Connection?
While I was supposed to be relaxing my mind and focusing on my breath, it occurred to me that important principles in yoga also apply to the world of investing and financial planning. The practice of yoga and the building ... Read More »
Take the Negative Self-Talk Out of Dating
I’ve been loving Marcy Farrey’s Saturday posts about single life (which you should totally check out) because conversations about dating are common in my office. The conversations are usually about self and feeling vulnerable. Since you’re taking big risks in ... Read More »
Dealing with a “Low Ball” Salary Offer
We’ve all been there. You interview for a job, you’re convinced this is the one that will finally push you over into your “dream salary” category, and then….the low ball salary offer. You’re shocked. What do you do? Cry? Scream? ... Read More »
Staying on Top of Household Chores
I always hear people complain about how difficult it is to keep up with household chores. I certainly understand this if you have children, but if you live on your own, keeping up with chores is possible — but it ... Read More »
Do Your Mind A Favor: 3 Powerful Keys to Stay Clear and Focused
Let’s get right to it! Listed below are sure-fire tips that promote a clear and sharp mind… 1 – Become Aware of Your Thoughts It doesn’t always feel like there is a separation between our mind and soul, but there ... Read More »
The Single Career Girl: Matchmaker, Matchmaker
I’ve shared my experiences with singles mixers and speed dating. Now it’s time to get to the good stuff! What about using matchmaking services? Matchmaking services are certainly pricier and they require a commitment. You will be expected to go ... Read More »
Family Matters: Splitting Holidays
Being in a relationship means making compromises. What’s important to one partner sometimes must be weighed against what is important to other partners. But when you jump into a relationship or even a marriage, it’s easy to forget that there’s ... Read More »
Why it’s Okay to Be Unavailable Sometimes
There’s a tragic episode of Sex and the City where we see Mr. Big’s character crumble over a woman. He’s fallen for a movie star and continuously laments, “She can reach me. But I can’t get her,” over and over. ... Read More »
