School’s out! Or is it? As the pace of workplace change continues to accelerate, the ability to learn and adapt will become even more critical. Today, we’ll look at the benefits of lifelong learning, why it’s critical to success in your career and life, and how you can start your learning journey today.
Plastic Free July Challenge – Week 3 Update
As I shared in last week’s update, the Plastic Free July Challenge is definitely a lot more difficult than I thought. I am learning a lot about how pervasive plastic is in our lives.
In the first 10 days, I came close a few times but I wasn’t able to get through a single day with no plastic. Will this be the week? Let’s find out.
My 1st blogiversary – Tips for new bloggers
One year ago today, I celebrated my birthday by publishing my first blog post. To celebrate my first blogiversary, I’m looking back at what I’ve done in the last year. I’ll also reflect on learnings from my first year of blogging and share some tips for new bloggers that I wish I had known a year ago.
Plastic Free July Challenge – Week 2 Update
In Plastic Free July Challenge – Week 1 Update, I shared how I wasn’t off to a great start. Eliminating single-use plastic was turning out to be a lot more difficult than I expected. I headed into week two hopeful, but not convinced, that I can do better!
Easy 20-minute home pedicure + DIY foot scrub
A salon pedicure is a little luxury that many of us indulge in. But have you considered the environmental impact of a visit to the nail salon? Read on to find out why I switched to home pedicures. Plus, a 20-minute home pedicure routine and DIY foot scrub recipe to let you enjoy some convenient and low-cost pampering.
Changing career direction – Do it your way!
What does career success look like to you? In these days of quiet quitting and The Great Resignation, more people than ever are rethinking their career choices. People who make this leap know that to be happy and fulfilled at work, sometimes you need to change direction and follow your own path.
Plastic Free July Challenge – Week 1 Update
We’re three days into the Plastic Free July Challenge and it’s time for my first progress update. Overall, the challenge is going pretty much as expected. It’s tough and I am learning that plastic is everywhere, even in the most unexpected places.
No more sandwich bags and plastic wrap
It’s day one of our Plastic Free July Challenge. If you haven’t yet made the decision to join in, maybe this month’s goal in the Year of monthly waste reduction goals will be the idea to get you started. Our July goal is no more sandwich bags and plastic wrap.
Are you ready for the Plastic Free July challenge?
I can’t believe it’s almost July. In addition to being the start of the second half of the year, July is designated as Plastic Free July. This year, I am planning a Plastic Free July Challenge and I will share my progress in weekly blog posts. Will you join me by finding ways to reduce single-use plastic in your life?
How the zero-waste movement turns people off
In an earlier post, I wrote about Why I reject some zero waste swaps that could be harmful to my health. Today, I’m looking at the zero-waste movement and why it sometimes turns people off. In addition, I’ll provide some tips on how to encourage others to adopt a greener lifestyle.