Giving ourselves permission to be confident in who we are, strengthening our own identity, and taking action so as to not lose ourselves in the mix.
If you have the travel bug like me, good and trusted reviews/recommendations can make or break parts of the trip. Plus, it can be so time consuming to do all the research ourselves. No longer do we need to either do all the legwork or rely on the advice of faceless, nameless online reviewers. How? […]
In those moments when I need a pick-me-up, I am practicing putting a big smile on my face. Whenever I find myself spiraling down a path of frustration, resentment, or bitterness—feeling like I am purely in survival mode—I turn up the corners of my mouth and flash an exaggerated smile. I know it sounds cheesy, […]
I love to take pictures. So much so, in just 11 months, I have over 2,000 pictures on my iPhone (and I have deleted along the way!) and to be honest, even I exhaust of scrolling to share the images. Recently, I came across a simple iPhone app creating 20 picture/page photobooks in a snap. In ten […]
Do you ever reunite with your significant other after an eventful day and find yourself too drained to rehash the details of your day, even if they were significant? A dear friend recently shared that she and her husband forward each other emails that contain relevant details about various things that they are involved in […]
Sending flowers online often is akin to a used car salesman parody. There are so many hoops to jump through and no end to the hidden fees. Worry no more. Try The Bouqs, an online service that guarantees farm fresh flower bouquets delivered right to your door for $40 flat, shipping included. They have 40 […]
The phrase “chasing shiny objects” can definitely be used to describe me so discipline and a strategic plan are my 2 best friends for managing my time. I look at each week, insert all of the activities for the kids and then time block in what can be used for exercise, work etc. This helps […]
I have recently been finding ways to incorporate learning or working into my exercise routine. This works particularly well with an educational/motivational podcast, sermon, audiobook (many local libraries have MP3 audibooks available for a rental download), or even a conference call (that involves more listening than speaking) and a continuous activity such as walking, jogging, […]
Wixii™ Jessica always strives to maximize use of her time by completing errands based on her route and geographical location. For example, after dropping her daughter off at school, she will swing by the post office and grocery store as they are on the way back to her home office. As for meetings, Jessica shares […]
No time to read but many miles to drive or commute? Featured Wixii, Amanda Kessler, recommends a subscription to Audible.com. Whether you select books for personal or business development or just for entertainment, you can say goodbye to those lost hours driving.
If you are at all like me and consider yourself technology dependent (i.e., your smartphone is like another appendage) but not necessarily tech wise/savvy, may I suggest prioritizing regular back-ups of your data, and in at least two different ways. Recently, I learned, the hard way, that regular backing up to multiple sources can save each […]
