• Lifestyle - Personal Development

    Why Losing Your Job Could Be the Best Thing For You

    Learning that you have lost your job, for whatever reason, is one of the most stressful life events that anyone can imagine going through. When it happens, it is hard to see any positives, and all too easy we descend into panic and depression. But take a deep breath, gather your resources and take a good look at your life and the work life balance that you want to achieve. You might just find it is the best thing that could have happened. We all know that the economy is in a fragile state and this is a difficult time…

  • Healthy Living - Lifestyle - Personal Development

    Action Makes Change Happen

    This year I made the choice to figure out how to live a happier life. I have a tendency to get a little down on myself and be a little self-critical. I decided it is time to change that and it’s time to be at least try to be a little more optimistic.This may have the wrong year to take on this challenge, but it’s something that I’m still determined to do and I would love to inspire you all to go on this journey with me. I will post some challenges from time to time for you. Hopefully, this…

  • 360 Video - Lifestyle - Personal Development - Technology

    Oculus Launch Pad Reflections

    I’m sitting here today reflecting on the news I got last night from Oculus about Smoky Mountain VR, my Launch Pad project. Actually, I don’t even want to call it my Launch Pad project because it is a project that came into existence long before I was accepted into the Launch Pad program. I’m sad to say (well kind of sad, I’ll explain why later) that Oculus will not be helping to fund Smoky Mountain VR. I’ve known for a couple of weeks now that my project wasn’t a scholarship winner and I had prepared myself mentally for the official…

  • For Bloggers - Lifestyle - Personal Development

    I Love Being an Entrepreneur…Until I Get Sick

    My husband and I have been entrepreneurs for over 12 years now. He started his business 12 years ago, and I started my business six years ago. One of the common misconceptions about running your own business is that being your own boss allows you to set your own schedule and gives you flexibility to spend more time with your family. While there is some truth to this, the fact is in most cases if you are working for yourself, if you aren’t working you aren’t making money. This brings me to the title of this blog, “I Love Being…

  • Lifestyle - For Bloggers - Personal Development

    Podcast for Bloggers – Top 8 List

    I admit it. I’m a podcast junkie. Podcasts are such a great way for bloggers to get great information in a short amount of time. I tend to listen to podcasts in the mornings when I am getting ready for work. I like having something fun and motivational to listen to. Podcasts tend to inspire me to write more, create more and be a better business person. Here are my favorite podcasts in no particular order: Become a Problogger Darren Rowse is the voice and brains behind Problogger. He does a fantastic job of giving great blogging tips for beginner bloggers…