Commuting. All-hands meetings. Status meetings. Team meetings. Concept meetings. Presentation meetings. (Yep, all kinds of meetings.) Each of these were a part of my everyday world for 12 years. And for 12 years, I dreamed of the day when I would become a freelance writer. Of the day that I could escape the corporate world and become my [Read More]
The past hour I’ve been trying to (mindfully, of course!) make dinner, go through the mail, empty the lunch boxes, organize the things I bought at CVS…and I’ve got nothing done. I’ve been busy playing a game of Ping-Pong. No, I haven’t been hanging out in my garage with a beer and a small paddle in hand. Rather, [Read More]
This week, we caught up with Crystal Paine, creator of the immensely popular personal finance blog Money Saving Mom and author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, out this week! Crystal shares key insights and experiences from her book and blogging journey.
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This week, Dwain Schenck, author of “Reset: How to Beat the Job-Loss Blues and Get Ready for Your Next Act,” shares his experience and tips on how to stand out in the competitive job market.
It is no exaggeration to say that the traditional résumé is slowly going the way of the [Read More]
In the Age of Convenience, it’s no surprise that books have fallen by the wayside to make room for electronic readers like the Kindle and apps like iBooks. These products are geared towards simplifying your life by aggregating all your favorite stories into one simple handheld device in place of you having to lug a suitcase full of [Read More]
Every year we get the opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start a new. Many of us make resolutions to lose weight, pay off debt or lead a healthy lifestyle. My goal this year is to reconnect with my husband and kick the other woman in our marriage to the curb. You may know her by the [Read More]
In the nine months since I got my first smartphone, I think I can count on one hand the number of times it has left my hand or pocket for more than an hour or two. Yes, I know, that’s not very “Dot Complicated” of me, but it’s a reality of modern life. I like [Read More]
What does it actually mean to take a break from social media? I hit a digital wall that forced me to take a much-needed break away from Facebook, and get some answers.
Last fall I felt a social media burnout coming on. I would go on Facebook and look up 20 minutes later with no real idea of [Read More]
“I loved the Berenstain Bears when I was a kid, too.” I told my five year-old daughter the other day as we sat watching the animated show together.
“Was it your favorite show?” she asked me.
“Actually, there wasn’t a show when I was little – they were only books.” I told her.
“Really?” she responded incredulously.
This feels like [Read More]
