Links I Love: April 21, 2019
Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing at, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/tablet and enjoy :) CAREER / BUSINESS How to Find Trustworthy College Admissions Advice. (New York Times) The Batshit Lengths These Guys Go to Retire by Age 40. (Mel Magazine) What to Do If You’re Paid Less Than a Male Co-Worker. (New York Magazine) How to Keep Meeting Attendees Off Their Smartphones. (Skift) Solving Amazon’s Fake Review Problem. (Travel Insider) PRODUCTIVITY / SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Give Yourself the Gift of Time This Week. (Lifehacker) How to Start Doing a Thing When You Really, Really Don't Want To. (Zapier) You Need A Commitment Device. (Furthermore from Equinox) Even if fake smiling can boost my mood, I don’t ever want to be asked to do it. (Well & Good NYC) Stop Telling Your Kids Their Medical Procedure 'Won't Hurt a Bit'. (Lifehacker) HEALTH / FITNESS Sugary Drinks Tied to Shorter Life Span. (New York Times) Chill Your Fish Oil. (Furthermore from Equinox) People are cooking less than ever before—here’s why we’re determined to change that. (Well & Good NYC) Talking … [Continue reading]
Weekend Recap: Fairytale Ball
Weekend of April 13th-14th This weekend was centered around one big event - A Precious Child's annual fundraising gala, which this year was themed as a fairy tale ball! My Friday kicked off with a cool work event - I presented some of my new digital work, but did so at a bar in a low-key, open discussion format. It was a lot of fun, and I got some really positive feedback on one of the tools I developed! Unfortunately, when I went to leave the event, I realized something problematic - my keys were missing! After a fruitless search, one of my coworkers was kind enough to give me a ride home and back so I could grab my spare set, and after unlocking the car, I discovered that my original keys were in the pocket of my coat, which I had tossed in the backseat rather than wearing in since it was so warm out. Oops! Still not sure how I managed to lock the car when the keys were out of range, but all's well that ends well, I guess. I arrived home Friday night grateful to have had such a kind coworker (and to have found my keys), but also feeling really grateful for my friends. Shortly after the event, a coworker who was new to Colorado was asking me for tips on making … [Continue reading]
Links I Love: April 14, 2019
Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing at, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/tablet and enjoy :) CAREER / BUSINESS How Girl Meets World Founder Prepares Middle School Girls For Life's Opportunities. (Forbes) This is my sorority sister Francesca... so proud of the work she and another sister Lori did to create this amazing non-profit! I was honored to be invited to lead a session in New York years ago and it was a wonderful experience. Here’s the high-priced advice college applicants buy that doesn’t trigger the FBI. (Penelope Trunk) Always Send a Thank You Note After a Job Interview. (Lifehacker) Where the Jobs Are. (Wall Street Journal) Before You Do Your Taxes, Understand the Difference Between a Hobby and a Side Hustle. (Lifehacker) From Taco Hoarding to Cookie Stampedes, Why Do People Go So Nuts Over Free Food at Work?. (Slate) PRODUCTIVITY / SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Bad at Taking Risks? 4 Tips to Be Bolder. (Under 30 CEO) The Latest in Military Strategy: Mindfulness. (New York Times) How to Adjust Your Google Calendar to Start on Monday. (Lifehacker) The only metric of success that … [Continue reading]
Weekend Recap: Meandering in Vail / Beaver Creek
Weekend of April 6-7 This weekend was fairly quiet, as I canceled most of my plans to get extra "me" time instead. Selfish, I know, but I think I needed it - and I finished the weekend so happy! Friday night after work was spent in my favorite way: with a drive up to the mountains, a little bit of cooking while I watched Sex and the City, and then a book and a glass of wine. Pure bliss! There's something about getting away to my mountain house that's much more relaxing than doing the same thing in Superior... I think because there are always things I could / should be doing at home, while in Vail, there are rarely chores or obligations. Saturday morning, though, I did have an obligation... a good for me one :) My friend Chelsea is opening a yoga studio in Minturn in a few weeks, and she was hosting a free flow class at Lolë in Vail Village. So after a great night's sleep and waking up with no alarm, I grabbed my yoga mat and headed there. I so rarely practice yoga, and even when I do it, I don't love it... but I also know how good it is for me, so I don't regret it afterward. This was the case here! Chelsea was a great teacher, and it was really lovely to have a … [Continue reading]
