Published in The Startup·PinnedFull-Time Remote Working Will Destroy Us.Am I the only one who feels this way? — I’ll preface this by saying I’ve worked from home for roughly 7 years now. Through this time, I’ve had multiple jobs and all supported some form of remote working. Many times I commuted to client sites a day or two a week. Sometimes I’d go to the office for team…Remote Working5 min read
Published in Jaiyana·PinnedI May Suck Today but I Won’t tomorrowLast night while sitting in my office playing guitar, my son came in the room, little guitar in hand, tears streaming down his face. He said he isn’t anything. I looked at him puzzled. He said his sister is a crafter, his father is a coder and I’m a guitarist…Parenting5 min read
Apr 14, 2021It Took Me 20 Years To Find Balance With Health and Exercise — Here’s What I Learned.I grew up chubby and unathletic. I didn’t play any sports and lacked hand eye coordination. During college, I forcibly went to the gym with friends and quickly became embarrassed. I spent 45 minutes on the elliptical all the while observing the “fit” people around me. It’s been 20 years…Health6 min read
Published in Jaiyana·Mar 17, 2021Accepting This Simple Fact Will Make Your Life EasierLast night after achieving my 10,000 step goal, I plopped on the couch, glass of wine in hand, ready to scroll through You Tube. As I scrolled I noticed the titles I grativated towards. I lost 18 pounds of fat in 2 months. How I changed my body in 6…Self5 min read
Published in Wholistique·Mar 15, 2021How to Prevent Work From Home ExhaustionIf you’re constantly tired, this one’s for you. — I’ve worked from home for the past 8 years to better manage my personal and professional lives. Having the benefit of working from home pre-Covid, I had a routine that was productive and manageable. Enter Covid. With the kids and husband home, my previously identified schedule has gone out the…Work From Home6 min read
Mar 11, 20215 Things Happy People DoWe associate happiness with achievement. You’ll be happy if you have a certain job title. You’ll be happy if you own a home. You’ll be happy if, if, if and if. Unfortunately, none of these things bring happiness. …Life Lessons6 min read
Published in Jaiyana·Mar 5, 2021You Are Exceptional. Fear Is Standing in Your Way. Here’s How to Conquer it.To be exceptional, you’ve established your identity and are thriving at it. Most people work in jobs they aren’t passionate about. I am most people. But, I know I’m meant to do more. I don’t work towards it because I’m afraid of failing. Fear has taken over my ability to…Personal Development6 min read
Published in Curious·Mar 2, 2021The Untold Truth of Cold ShowersIt’s why I won’t stop taking them. — Months ago, my husband turned all Wim Hof on me. He complained so much about the cold showers I had to try them. I pride myself with having more willpower so it became a competition. I’ve now been taking cold showers for nearly 2 months. I don’t plan on stopping…Personal Development5 min read
Published in Curious·Feb 28, 20214 Easy Habits to Achieve SuccessEver see a musician perform and think wow, I wish I could do that. Ever see an athlete train and wish you had their strength, health or fitness? I’ve been there too. I’ve wondered how people I admire achieve success. Initially I thought they were blessed with natural ability. …Success6 min read
Published in Jaiyana·Feb 23, 2021Fellow Moms, There’s a World Outside Motherhood and We Must Find it.This past year has sucked for moms. For those of us used to working outside the house, we’re now trapped at home with our children. For those used to working at home, we’ve lost the peace and quiet we once had. As the days blend into the nights, our minds…Motherhood5 min read
