Category: Fulfillment
These posts are designed to help you make each day more meaningful, be it through career advice, ways to find your passion, break out of a creative rut or find a hobby that inspires you.
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Why We Decided to Invest in a Short-Term Rental (aka Airbnb)
If there was one resounding lesson from graduating during the Great Recession, it was this: Always have a side hustle. Throughout college, I had been completely, obsessively focused on journalism, gaining as much experience as I could to (hopefully) land a job in a fiercely competitive field. Combine the recession with a changing industry (ahem,…
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Looking to Launch an Airbnb? 3 Things to Check Before Making an Offer
With mortgages rates the lowest they’ve been in more than a decade, it seems like everyone’s got their eye on real estate (myself included). Nate and I have talked about buying a rental to serve as an Airbnb for the past few years, and over the past few months, we’ve finally committed seriously to the…
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If “Languishing” Is the Dominant Feeling of 2021, Here’s How to Conquer It
Admittedly, the very term “languishing” makes me want to roll my eyes. It reminds me of the trope of a “hysterical” woman in the Victorian era, doomed to pout as she lies on a chaise, deemed “too delicate” to handle the world. But when I read psychologist Adam Grant’s description of it, the term took…
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Rachel Hollis’s To-Do List Hack for Getting More Done in a Day
Rachel Hollis has written novels and cookbooks; launched a fitness app, catering company, lifestyle media brand; has multiple product lines (including journals and priority planners sold at Target) and is a mom of four kids. But most people probably know her from one of her New York Times bestselling books (ahem, Girl, Wash Your Face).…
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The Next Time You’re Criticized, Choose ‘What’ Over ‘Why’
As a journalist, ‘why’ is my go-to. It’s how I get to the heart of issues, finding the story behind the story. But sometimes, it can hold us back—or trap us in a negative feedback loop, where we keep replaying dilemmas, using it to reinforce our biggest insecurities about ourselves. The better question, according to…
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How Quarantine Life Inspired One Couple to Launch a Bakery
While every meme touts what a terrible year 2020 has been, there have been a few bright spots, and Ampersand Cookies is one of them. Melissa and Andrew Jones launched their company just a few months ago, and their massive, chewy-yet-still-gooey treats are already earning them a cult following on Instagram and throughout Tampa Bay.…
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The One Thing Missing from Your Day Right Now (and Why It Matters)
Eight-ish months into the pandemic, and we’re starting to find a new normal. The “wallet, cell phone, keys” pat-down before rushing out the door has gained the additional face mask check; we’ve logged many more hours video chatting. It may not be the “normal” we want—especially as we enter the third wave of the coronavirus,…
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The 6 Words Every People Pleaser Needs to Read
Everybody’s talking about Glennon Doyle’s ‘Untamed,’ but the one line everyone’s overlooking has been a gamechanger for me. In this book review, I’ll share my top takeaway and why it’s been so transformative.
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‘Beginner’s Pluck’: The Book That Helped Me Find My ‘Why’ Again
Once I started reading Liz Forkin Bohannon’s “Beginner’s Pluck,” I couldn’t put it down. It helped me reconnect with my sense of purpose. Here’s why—and how.
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There’s a Reason Why Certain Songs Grow on You
Here’s a confession anyone who knows me is all too aware of: I’m a Taylor Swift fan. I went to 1989 as a 27-year-old, feeling roughly five years too old to be there, but I didn’t care. I loved Red and 1989, and I was psyched for the launch of Reputation. Then it came out,…
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2020 May Be the Year We All Discover Our True, Unfiltered Style
I’ve always hated socks with sandals. You couldn’t convince me to try the trend. No way, no how. And then I saw Sock Candy‘s sheer socks, covered in delicate rosettes. They were so dainty, and kind of delightful, in a whimsical way. I fully expected to be mocked for the sudden interest, when a few…
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Why You Might Be Stuck in a “Hobby Swapping” Loop
Throughout quarantine, I’ve been cycling through projects: cartoon cupcakes, nature walks, knitting, jump-rope intervals, journaling, Pound workouts, testing TikTok hacks, aromatherapy. I dabble for a few weeks, then shift abruptly to something new, well before I develop any real expertise on the topic. Turns out, I’m not the only one—it’s a thing, which sociologist Dr.…
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