Career & Mindset

We’re back! Today we’ve got three valuable lessons from living in an RV for you. If you’ve been following along, you know we traveled to warmer locations in our RV during February. A very special “thank you” to Georgia and Florida for providing warm, sunny weather. I had no idea I’d wear shorts and short-sleeves […]

Did you know I took a 60-day leave of absence from work in 2022? As a former HR professional, taking a sabbatical (or leave of absence, I use them synonymously) is becoming more common. Speaking from personal experience, a sabbatical can have an incredible, life-changing impact on your personal and professional development. Do you dream

Today we share how we designed a life we love for February! There is a lot of talk in the FIRE community about life design. Life design is essentially taking control of your life and making intentional choices to pursue the life you want to lead. If you want to learn more, we highly recommend

In November 2022 I quit my successful career in Human Resources. I’ve experienced two solid months without a typical W2 job. While I’m still processing my thoughts, I wanted to share what I learned since I quit my successful 9-5. Some parts of the process have felt as I expected while other parts have surprised

In November 2022 I decided it was time to quit my job after 15 years in Human Resources. Just Logistics It’s pretty simple, the quitting part. Just logistics really. I emailed my manager and explained I was resigning my role. I followed that up with a formal resignation letter. We reminisced about the good times

Today I am excited to kick off 2023 and share with you a recent interview I did with Authority Magazine‘s Maria Angelova. I share my thoughts regarding why and how travel promotes personal growth, and share some stories along the way. I am thrilled and honored to be featured in this interview series focused around

Reflecting Back Are you the person who feels nostalgic when you approach the end of the year? I am. There is something about the year coming to a close where I feel the need to reflect back and retrace my steps. It’s the way I honor everything that happened in the year, good and bad.

Is all-or-nothing thinking holding you back in life? I know it was for me. Whether in your career, relationships, or personal development, this sneaky cognitive distortion may be influencing your actions and behavior more than you realize. Let’s jump in to understand how to prevent all-or-nothing thinking from sabotaging your life! My All-or-Nothing Thinking Story

Do you need some extended time off work? You are not alone! Let’s talk about how to request a leave of absence from work! As 2021 ended, I was approaching a breaking point. I had worked in Human Resources for fourteen years, and knew in my soul I needed a break. I believed I had