Freelance Blog

Be kind to yourself – self compassion quotes

What is self compassion? Self-compassion is the act of self-kindness that is focused on oneself. It's the opposite of self-criticism or negative self-talk. Self-compassion is so hard which is why I've compiled my favorite save-the-day self-compassion quotes. One day...

Best life changing books: millennial edition

Life

Welcome to my fun list of my all-time best life-changing books! I've compiled a list of the best books I read as a millennial. These are books that changed my life, and they might just change yours too! Do the Work Do the Work by Steven Pressfield was life-changing...

A simple Google Docs resume template {and bonus resume outline}

Job Search, Resumes

PART 1: Simple Google Docs Resume Template Guide How to use Google Docs to create stunning – and simple resume templates quickly. Genius resume writing hacks to get you hired.Rules and guidance for resume fonts and colors. The Google Docs resumes template rules I’ve...

Bullet journal supplies – everything you need to get started

Bullet Journal, How To

Bullet journal supplies for bullet journal beginners Bullet journal supplies can be overwhelming. Pretty – but a lot to wade through. If you're a beginner to the bullet journal like I still am, you need a guide to keep things focused. Otherwise, you could fall down an...

How to become an influencer on LinkedIn

How To, LinkedIn

You are here because you want to get some star power on LinkedIn. It's ok, you can say it. You want know how to be an influencer on LinkedIn. Even if you're a nano-influencer which is the term for someone with a following between 1,000 and 10,000 online, it's...

How to Curve Text in Canva (plus my other fave Canva hacks)

Canva, How To

Canva is a great tool for creating beautiful visual designs. You can make anything on Canva (from Instagram posts to presentations), but are you making the most out of it? Here’s how to curve text using Canva, and other hacks you need to know! One of the...

Add Interests on LinkedIn

What are interests on LinkedIn? Interests on LinkedIn personalize your profile beyond a polished professional sales pitch. They tell your target recruiters who you are, on a personal level, which can be just as significant in their decision to hire you. The interests...

How to become a writer with no experience (tips to try today)

Freelancing

How to become a writer with no experience? It really is possible. In fact, there's never been a better time to be a writer. I have an inbox full of prospects desperate for freelance writing. That's not bragging, it's to encourage you. If you start today with just one...

How to find saved jobs on LinkedIn (…no they didn’t vanish)

Job Search, LinkedIn

An under-the-radar job search tool is LinkedIn's save a job function. You've probably used it, and then promptly forgot. Here's how to find saved jobs on LinkedIn (so you can stop working for passive aggressive bosses) and actually enjoy going to work every day. Find...

How I made over 100k with a 1 hour Wix website and an Upwork profile

Freelancing, Life, Wix

Everyone will tell you “Wix sucks!” oh, and “Upwork is the cesspool of the internet, stay out of there.” But here I am livin’ it up, freelance style and I got my start with a Wix website and an Upwork client. Upwork gave me the perfect signals Very few people talk...

My impulse Amazon Peloton bike purchase – postpartum twin mom chronicles

Life, Twin Parenthood, Twin Pregnancy

Before I get into my postpartum Peloton journey, let's set the stage about me. I'm a freelancer. One of the biggest motivators and energy boosters for me as a freelancer is working out. I haven't always loved working out though. I have a troubled history with food,...