Homeschool Advice from a Former Teacher who Hates Lesson Plans
UPDATE: I wrote this two weeks ago at the beginning of our school-from-home experience. Since then, the school district has upped their game, mostly subverting ...
Category: working from home
‘Looks Like I Picked the Wrong Week to Quit my Job.
I quit my job with Neighbors of Four Points magazine several weeks ago. I was just ramping up the search for a new position when the coronavirus smashed everyon...
The Pros and Cons of MLMs
A couple of years ago, I signed up for an MLM (multi-level marketing) program. If you don’t know what that is, let me give you some examples: Rodan & ...
Working for Yourself (Esteem)
Freelancing is hard. I got a rejection email yesterday, for a project I thought I was perfect for. I was surprised and disappointed. It caused me to question my...
The Balancing Act: How to Stay Focused Working at Home
I love working from home, and I wouldn’t have it any other way, but it comes with its own unique set of challenges. Officing out of the house, I don’...
Two Tools For Your Small Business: Simplicity and Intuition
I don’t normally make New Year’s resolutions, but this year, I made an exception. My personal goals for the year are to to focus on simplicity and l...
Do It Again: How to Cope With That Task You Hate
I have never liked calling people on the phone. Save a couple of teenage years when the receiver was permanently affixed to my ear, I’ve always avoided ph...