Wacky ways to make more money
Who doesn’t love finding new wacky ways to make more money? Technology has made it super convenient to use your skills, idle assets and everyday habits to make more money on your own time. If you set...
View ArticleGet rid of bad habits once and for all!
Do you have bad habits that have lurked around for years that you’re sick and tired of already? Binge watching shows, smoking, drinking too much, overspending? We’ve all tried and failed to overcome at...
View ArticleNo pain, no gain!
“No pain, no gain!” For those of you who grew up in the 80s like me, you probably remember Jane Fonda’s impact on the exercise industry quite well. I remember working out to her videos in gym class....
View ArticleWhat is the average severance package?
Job security just isn’t what it used to be. You could arrive at work tomorrow thinking it’s just another Monday and get blindsided when your boss pulls you aside and tells you that you’ve been laid...
View ArticleHow to make a good impression at your first job
Whether you’re still in high school or a recent college graduate, starting your first job can be an exciting yet daunting undertaking. Now that you’ve passed your interviews, signed your offer letter,...
View ArticleWhat to do if you didn’t get a promotion and your boss is an idiot
Are you wondering what you should do because you didn’t get a promotion and your boss is an idiot? You probably want to scream, smash your desk, cry, slam every door in sight and punch your boss in the...
View Article100 Bucket list ideas to get you off the couch
There’s something magical about the word majestic and that’s one of the secrets to having a great bucket list – challenging yourself to experience the MAJESTIC and feeling incredibly ALIVE while you’re...
View ArticleUntemplate and celebrate independence
This Independence Day I am so thankful for freedom and not being tied down. Living an untemplate life, i.e. breaking out of the template lifestyle of working until 65+, wasn’t something I imagined I...
View Article10 Ways To Be A Better Manager
Congrats on your role as a manager! It’s a challenging job but can be extremely rewarding if well executed. My years as a manager certainly taught me more than I ever anticipated and I’m grateful for...
View ArticleSuccess starts with sleep – seriously!!
The entire summer and half of autumn have completely escaped me and there’s a reason: I’m a new (sleep challenged) mom! I didn’t write about my pregnancy or mention I had a baby until just now because...
View ArticleBlink and it’s gone! Untemplater 2017 Year In Review
Blink and it’s gone; another year comes to a close. Time doesn’t stop for anyone, no matter how desperately we need it. You’ve probably got a lot on your mind. I certainly do. Things get crazy this...
View ArticleAre You Willing To Move Back In With Your Parents To Save Money?
Another fresh batch of college graduates are tossing their caps in the air. While I’m sure all of them are thrilled to toss out their books and be done with finals, it’s hard to say how many are...
View ArticleCareer Lessons From Martial Arts: A Black Belt Is A White Belt That Never Quit!
Sometimes our greatest career lessons aren’t learned on the job. Without realizing it, we often pick up skills and mindfulness from outside sources and experiences that we later apply to our careers....
View ArticleHow To Get Over Blogging Burnout And Keep On Going
When it comes to any type of work, there will inevitably come a time when you get burnt out. This is especially true with blogging. The first year I started blogging, I felt invincible. I had endless...
View ArticleWere You Too Cool For School? How Your Past Affects Your Present
My favorite thing about back to school season is that I’m no longer a student, ha! I love to reminisce, take advantage of clothing sales and see store shelves stocked with shiny school supplies, but I...
View ArticleHow To Engineer Your Layoff Book Review: Best Severance Negotiation Strategies
In early 2015, I purchased How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye written by Financial Samurai, and it changed my life for the better, forever. It was the best purchase...
View ArticleCelebrate Your Wins And Remember Your Losses
It’s a popular time of year to self reflect. Last year when I wrote my year end recap I was bawling for a bit because I felt like such a failure having dropped the ball on the majority of my goals....
View ArticleNew Year = New Beginnings
Hooray, it’s 2019! A new year = new beginnings and I’m excited. I was about to write how I was sad that last year has gone so fast when I came across this quote: “Those who make the worst use of their...
View ArticleI’m Totally Addicted To Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method Of Organizing. Are You?
Before I became a parent, I was obsessed with organizing. I had a specific place for everything in the house and on my computer. Sure I’d still get messy here and there, and the kitchen drawers would...
View ArticleThings To Know Before Having A Baby: Lifestyle Reality Check
Having a baby is a major life changer in more ways that I could have imagined. So I’m proud to say I have two years of parenthood under my belt. Time really does go faster when you have kids....
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