Is protecting your time and energy in the workplace an afterthought? It used to be for me. Early on in my career, I succumbed to letting my work take priority and run my life. That meant no boundaries, less time for myself, and poor health habits. But working in the...
I often get the question, “How do you do it all?” in regards to working a full-time job, managing Lipstick & Ink and my career advising services, all while trying to write a book. And the answer is that it all comes down to maximizing my productivity. If you too...
Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you. – Oprah Winfrey Freelance, hobby, side hustle, entrepreneurship - whatever you want to call it, there is no denying that people are more serious about pursuing their passions than ever...
This post is sponsored by Tiesta Tea. All opinions are my own. Read my disclosure here. That work/life balance that everyone talked about for decades is now in the past. These days, the balance between work and life does not really exist. Why? Thanks to the world of...
Since starting Lipstick & Ink, I’ve had numerous people reach out to thank me for writing the type of career content I’m writing. Sadly, those same people have then confided in me about how unhappy they are at their current job or at their company. While I’m not...
Slow down you crazy child, You’re so ambitious for a juvenile. But then if you’re so smart, tell me why. Are you still so afraid? Where’s the fire, what’s the hurry about? You better cool it off before you burn it out. You got so much to do and only So many hours in...
This post contains affiliate links. Read my disclosure here. We all have stressful days at one point or the other. It’s a way of life. And I think most of us can agree that after a long, stressful day at work, the only thing we want to do is get in our sweats and plop...