As a Black, female junior employee, I am always looking for ways to self-promote ad establish my brand at work. First starting out, I was hesitant to share my accomplishments in fear that I would be seen as too boastful. It’s hard balancing all the outward perspectives of self, personal worries, and reality, especially when …
If I haven’t texted you back, it’s probably because I’m playing on my Nintendo Switch. I’ve become more of a gamer since the start of the pandemic. Although it is difficult to find, the Nintendo Switch is perfect for a light gamer like me. I picked up the Switch Lite from Target and play my …
One thing about me is that I stay on top of my financial goals. Financial stability gives me peace which is a top reason as to why I’m a bit stingy. If there’s a discount, I am there. Throughout college, I had a job whether I was working retail or answering the phones at the …
Whether you live in an apartment or house, there are some things that every woman needs in her home. These things range from safety, health, to just quality items any grown woman should have. Take it from me, old “houseware” from college just doesn’t cut it anymore. Instead of going the cheap route, it’s time …
Time blocking is my new to-do list. Don’t get me wrong, a simple to-do list is still great for compiling everything that needs to get done. However, I’m already overwhelmed by the time I write down bullet ten! I’m aware of what to do, but not when. Time blocking is a time management method that …
The hardest part about working from home is balance, so self-care is a must. I am a firm believer that each part of your space has its own specific use. The bed is for sleeping, the kitchen for eating, and the living room for relaxing. However, working from home – especially in an apartment – can …
Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean self-care is nonexistent. Working from home turns your space into an office for 8 + hours and it becomes hard to clock out. For me, working from home resulted in looking at emails non-stop and logging off hours after 5 p.m. I never truly turned my apartment …
Like any other natural, my wash day routine takes work! After three years of being natural, I’ve finally perfected my detangling and moisturizing process. My hair is very dense, low porosity, and can become dry in an instant, so retaining moisture and keeping hair loss to a minimum is a must. I typically complete my …
Getting a pet during quarantine is a major decision. Throughout these unimaginable times, I’ve been working from home. As you’re probably already thinking, it’s been Zoom galore. However, once I log off, it’s just me in my apartment. I’ve watched all the Netflix and Youtube, played numerous Switch games, and exercised more than ever. With …
It’s officially time for my second round of annual reviews. Last year, I made a post all about feedback and what I learned from five short months in the business world. Were there some good points? Yes, however as I approach year two of my career, I’ve started looking at feedback from a different perspective. …