6 Ways to be Productive Before Bed

Some people are more productive in the mornings and others, nighttime. I am far from a morning person, but either way, I believe that productivity is an all day affair. Being productive before bed is actually a huge way in getting yourself set up for success the next day. Productivity can be a scary word for some, especially in the sentence involving the word “bed”, but this isn’t scary, it is actually a way to get the most out of every day and get yourself ready for the next. 

What are S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Why Do You Need Them

Goals are something that we always say we need and then never get around to creating or even just writing down, tracking and following. I personally need a goal, at being better at setting and tracking my goals. When creating goals, I find a few things are super helpful!

Her Conference: Day 2

I am currently sitting on the fast ferry on my way back from an amazing weekend spent in NYC! I’ve taken a 7 hour bus ride prior and spent probably one too many dollars on this trip, but I don’t regret any of it. So here is a recap of my day two at Her Conference.

The day started with our morning keynote speaker (well after breakfast and two cups of Starbucks coffee, of course). The morning keynote was Vanessa K. De Luca who is the current editor-in-chief of Essence magazine. Her speech was focused on her ten secrets for success, which I will in return share with you.

1. Know what you stand for and what you don’t.
2. Don’t rest on your laurels. Here, she went a little bit more in depth as to why. She explained that “comfort makes you fat”, it makes you lazy. You want to always be thinking differently and being innovative.
3. Believe in the power of failure. She applied for her current position at Essence multiple times and did not get it until about the third time. She said that she asked for feedback and options. She was told that she wasn’t ready for the position, so she asked, “if I’m not ready, how do I get ready?” And here she is today.
4. Trust your inner compass, even when the naysayers don’t.
5. Take the risk that takes you somewhere new.
6. Look back- but only to see how far you’ve come. She said that you can only make mistakes, if you learn from them and become better because of them.
7. Don’t be afraid to do the unexpected.
8. Remain humble- but let ’em know. Her best advice for this section was to “give credit, more than you take credit”.
9. Never stop learning because it gives you courage. She said to repeat this, “I know what I know and you can’t take that away from me” and that your education will always take you far as long as you never stop learning.
10. A winner never quits and a quitter never wins.