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How to Actually Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution to Exercise This Year
The last mouthful of Christmas pudding is typically accompanied by the realization that the past few days (or weeks) of indulgence have not been so kind to your waistline. And with the New Year just around the corner, there seems like no better time to hit the reset button on your lifestyle and recommit to the idea of exercise. Except……
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No Gym, No Problem: The 5 Best Fitness Apps for Working Out at Home
I’m not going to try and hide it: I’m a bit of a fitness app junkie. I love how affordable they are compared to gym memberships. Not only that but with the right fitness app, I don’t even have to leave my house to get in a good sweat session. And with the New Year just around the corner, its…
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The Best Gifts for Freelance Writers
As the holidays approach with dizzying speed, are you scratching your head wondering what the heck kind of gift to get that nerdy freelancer in your life? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! I’ve put together a list of the best gifts for freelance writers, with ideas for any budget. How do I know these are the best gifts for…
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Cronometer Review: Easy Calorie Counting on the Go!
Tracking calories can be super helpful, especially at the beginning of your health and fitness journey when you’re trying to get your bearings on how many calories are actually in things. (It can be quite a shock to learn just how quickly calories add up! I know it was for me!) Back in the day, I used to use the…
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Q3 Side-Hustle Income Report
Leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and Q4 of 2019 is here already. I’m really excited to share my Q3 side-hustle income report with you because although I fell short on a few (read: all) of my goals, I still made a lot of exciting progress! To recap, I’ve been sharing income reports for revenue generated by my online side-hustles…
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How to Actually Follow Through with Long-Term Goals
I know all too well what it’s like to start the day off with the best intentions only to flake faster than a day-old croissant. Because let’s face it, knowing how to actually follow through on goals is hard. Especially the long-term ones. And there always seems to be some external factor at play that prevents you from following through. …
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Jillian Michaels App Review: Like Having Your Very Own Celebrity Trainer
Whenever I hear about Jillian Michaels, I’m taken back to circa 2009 when her fitness DVDs were sweeping the nation. It even convinced a cardio bunny like me to pick up a pair of dumbells and give strength training a go. And I did love the results I saw with some of those DVDs (You can see my full review…
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You Won’t Be an “Overnight Success” – But That’s a Good Thing
We freelancers and bloggers see it on Facebook, Instagram, and everywhere else on the internet every single day. A news story about a 23-year old making six figures within months of launching their business. Or a blogger in your Facebook group who made $1000 of passive income within a month of their website going live. These “overnight success” stories should…
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Side-Hustle Income Report [Q2 2019]
I simply can’t believe that more than half of 2019 is over and I’m already writing my side-hustle income report for Q2! I have lots of exciting info for you if you’re interested in what it’s like to build a side biz while working full-time. I’ll go into how much I made, how I did it, and what my plans…
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7 Things I Wish I Knew About Career Success 10 Years Ago
Ten years ago, I was in an entry-level receptionist position with little idea of what career success would look like, or what my goals should be. I wasted a ton of time worrying about what I was doing with my life and feeling downtrodden about the fact that I’d “wasted” four years in college in the “wrong field”. And…
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