My podcast co-host and I just wrapped up an intensive six week mastermind. We built Etsy businesses from scratch and met weekly over Skype with group members to discuss progress and swap strategies. One thing that came up in the discussion was how to motivate ourselves to do work even when we're tired. We all lead busy lives and this mastermind was something extra for all of us on top of everything … [Read more...] about How to Stay Motivated and Achieve More
Health & Fitness
10 Instagram Accounts That Make Me Want to Be a Mountain Girl
I'm reading The Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow Your Passion by Elle Luna. In the book, Elle talks about going to a dinner party once where guests had to write down their secret, wildest dreams on a piece of paper and then later in the night, read them out loud. If I attended that dinner party, I would have written down that I want to be a mountain girl. What is a Mountain Girl? A … [Read more...] about 10 Instagram Accounts That Make Me Want to Be a Mountain Girl
6 Things I Do to Chill Out & Stay Sane
I've been guilty of pushing 100 percent all the time. Lately I've put more of an effort into making each day better. Here are the 6 things I do now to chill out & stay sane. 1. I started using a Panda Planner I used to think making non-work to-do lists was a form of procrastination. Earlier this year, I wrote in my financial goals post about how my husband got a Panda Planner Pro and then I gifted … [Read more...] about 6 Things I Do to Chill Out & Stay Sane
Cheap Home Gym Equipment Ideas
These days, you'd be lucky to find a gym for less than $75 per month that actually has good equipment and a good, safe environment. Having your own gym allows you to not only save money, but it is so much more convenient to be able to walk out to the garage for a workout. How to Design Your Own Home Gym Having been a professional strength and conditioning coach for over ten years now, I've had some … [Read more...] about Cheap Home Gym Equipment Ideas
Don’t Shortchange Your Health For Money
Saving money is always celebrated in the personal finance blog world. When someone cuts their housing expense by $200 or cuts their phone bill by $20 we cheer! Although lately I'm wondering if we're making a big mistake by treating cuts across all spending categories equally. For example, it's not uncommon to read on a personal finance blog (including this one): "My monthly grocery bill is down by $50 … [Read more...] about Don’t Shortchange Your Health For Money
Home Workout Program for Women that you can do with little equipment
This is the second installment in the short series of home workout programs for women; check out the first. In the name of #BeachSeason many people are getting their G.T.L. on (does anyone really use that acronym anymore?) and trying new workouts. Here is a list of some of my favorite exercises that are truly effective and much easier to perform than most others due to limited equipment needs or time requirements. … [Read more...] about Home Workout Program for Women that you can do with little equipment