Life After Five

Ban Political Talk on Dates

Ban Political Talk on Dates
September 14, 2012 No Comments »

If you’re single and currently in the dating scene and even relatively involved in what’s going on in the world, chances are you’re encountering some uncomfortable political questions in your dating schedule these days. Usually these questions come in three ... Read More »

Answering the Dreaded Salary Question

Answering the Dreaded Salary Question
September 13, 2012 No Comments »

If everyone has an opinion, then every HR expert has 20, especially when it comes to the dreaded salary question. These days, you’re going to have to answer that question sooner rather than later. Hiring is expensive and time consuming, ... Read More »

Caution: Burnout Lies Ahead

Caution: Burnout Lies Ahead
September 13, 2012 No Comments »

Bumps in the road? Yup, they come along. Road blocks? Absolutely. But every so often after cruising along for a while at high speed, it happens (cue dreadful ominous tones): Burnout. As a Career Girl, you likely push yourself beyond ... Read More »

Do You Need a “No Pants” Day for your Career?

Do You Need a “No Pants” Day for your Career?
September 13, 2012 No Comments »

Brazen Careerist makes the case for working at home with “I Work Better With My Pants Off – Don’t You?” They believe you get more work done at home with…your pants off. They say you’re more “physically comfortable” and “mentally ... Read More »

5 Signs You Shouldn’t Get Married

5 Signs You Shouldn’t Get Married
September 11, 2012 2 Comments »

We talked last week about whether or not marriage can hurt your career in “I Do or Not to I Do – Is That the Question for Your Career?” And interestingly enough, shortly after publishing that article, The Huffington Post ... Read More »

Using the 5 Love Languages in Your Life

Using the 5 Love Languages in Your Life
September 10, 2012 1 Comment »

We’ve talked about the importance of increasing your positive interactions within your relationship  so I bet you’d like to know some ways to do that.  One of the ways I like to do this with couples is to help them ... Read More »

5 Basic Tips To Get In A Productive Groove

5 Basic Tips To Get In A Productive Groove
September 9, 2012 1 Comment »

Flow is key. With it, we feel a rhythm that is pleasing to the soul. And with it, our life isn’t filled with procrastination, distraction, overwhelm, missed deadlines, etc. Things just come together well. Without it, well…we’re pretty much hot ... Read More »

Change Your Workout Attitude

Change Your Workout Attitude
September 8, 2012 No Comments »

One of the singles groups I’m member of recently posted a speed dating event for “Fit and Active Singles.” I’ll admit I was interested when I saw it, and then instantly remembered that I am not, in fact, a truly ... Read More »

What Successful People Do With the First Hour of Their Day

What Successful People Do With the First Hour of Their Day
September 7, 2012 No Comments »

They say the way you spend New Year’s Eve is the way you’ll spend the rest of your year. Could it be that the same is true for every day? That the way you spend the first hour of your ... Read More »

The Busy Girl’s Guide to Having Houseguests

The Busy Girl’s Guide to Having Houseguests
September 4, 2012 No Comments »

Last week, I had lunch with a friend who was dealing with house guests and admitted to me that she was definitely ready for them to go home. We’ve all been there – you spend months getting excited for a ... Read More »