Posted in DefaultTag on Aug 28th, 2014
Summer is almost over. You might be on vacation, about to leave, or just coming back. Maybe you – clutch the pearls – haven’t taken any time off this year yet and don’t plan to. Take it from the woman who just took her first vacay ever: this is a bad move. You’re important but you are not indispensible. And you’re even better when you’ve had a break from the daily grind. So, from one workaholic to another here are eight ways to dial it back a notch: READ THE BLOG!
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Posted in Travel on Aug 13th, 2014
I come from an immigrant culture of color and so my parents taught me
to work hard. Very hard. Work hard and then work some more. Get a job, a second
job, and a side hustle. Hustle on both sides. Oh hell, just make it a 360
degree hustle. What I didn’t learn was
how to slow down and relax without feeling lazy. READ THE BLOG: http://leighannlord.blogspot.com/2014/08/vacation-no-laptop-required.html
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Posted in Travel on Aug 5th, 2014
I recently travelled to a section of the city that I’ve never really been to before. I got the distinct impression that because I wasn't a member of the local ethnic group currently living there that the niceties were going to be nonexistent. Cold stares, rolled eyes, if I was even acknowledged at all. Did I hear even one "excuse me?" when I was bumped into or pushed past? Nope. READ THE BLOG
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