If you are like me, sometimes your own platforms get placed on the back burner. Life gets busy. Something has to give, right? Sometimes it is our health, family time, time with friends (virtually socializing), or even parts of our lives that make us who we are get neglected. For…

Here is the Difference! — In larger companies, the social media department fits under the umbrella of the marketing department. Within that social media department are many positions that work together as a team but have individual focuses. However, in my world, my clients are either new to utilizing social media in their business, or…

Taking Time to Answer That Old Question, “Who Am I?” — I am back from my writing hiatus. The desire to write has crossed my mind every day, this was not a simple case of writer’s block. Fact is, I was tired of riding the wave of publishing daily and watched the quality of my content slowly slip into mediocrity to…

Is Breaking the Snacking Habit Necessary? — Making healthy choices is usually easy for me. I love the gym, I like eating healthy food and sprinkling in the occasional treat or restaurant. My weakness is nighttime. The late night hungies is what my family calls it. Knowing my weakness, I save my late night hungies for the…

Tips for guilt-free self-care — Growing up, I witnessed my mother give everything to her children. She worked to keep us in school, with nice clothes and good food. My parents are the definition of good parents. I feel so blessed and a tad bit of pressure because they set the bar so high. That…

Weeknight college parties, booze all around. Music pulsing through the walls. That’s apartment living. 1 AM infant cries, every two hours like clockwork. Newborns screaming bloody murder. That’s apartment living. Dog shit right outside your door, tracked onto your carpet floor. Vicious howls while checking the mail. That’s apartment living. Fighting couples in hot debate, every word through paper thin walls.

Simple Situations that Keep You from Going Out — I have a vivid memory from elementary school, waiting in the car while my father talked to my teacher. I remember watching my dad walking towards the car in his distinct purposeful gait. My dad has a signature walk. …

2 Simple Methods for Dealing With Anger — First and foremost, anger is not a bad thing. It is a natural thing. In fact, it can be a healthy and constructive tool when used appropriately. People have studied anger both in its positive form and the harmful consequences. It’s a mistake to presume that kindness, compassion, love, and…

Women and Weight Lifting — I have been weight lifting almost three years now. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but it feels like an eternity. I have heard my more experienced gym partners say it takes about two years to get the basics of weight lifting. That blew my mind as a noob. …