Working from home is ideal but it’s important to know how to maintain productivity and motivation. Structure and discipline are a must but so are inspiration and individuality. Below are five tips on how to succeed in the work-from-home life. 01. Create an office space This is number one cause you can’t have work from home if you’re working from the couch. Some people can but more often than not, it will decrease your productivity. If you have a desk to use, then kudos to you. But if you don’t, don’t fret. Find a space that can double up as…
I really needed this article to be published. It’s not just for myself but for anyone else who heavily relies on coffee to boost their energy. Let’s face it, it’s not the healthiest option. One of the reasons is that coffee can cause dehydration. The other reason I have an issue with is the dependency that is created. I mean, have you seen my Insta? Living in a day and age where we are expected to stay wired can not only drain us but also be a detriment to our health. Coffee usually becomes our go-to drink to keep going…
This was the first spontaneous vacation that I have ever taken. Not spontaneous in the ‘let’s go party’ sense but spontaneous as in ‘nothing was planned.’ I have always been a meticulous planner when it came to itineraries and booking flights. I got lucky when I chose to visit Porto. It was exactly what I needed and it was very easy to just plan things day by day. The city of Porto is so small yet full of surprises. You don’t even have to take the metro anywhere. If you’re a walker, like me, you’ll enjoy walking to each destination.…
For some reason, many people consider crêpe a foreign concept. Not because the yummy pancake has French origins but they just don’t know how to approach making crêpe in the kitchen. Maybe cause they think they need a crêpe maker or special flour. But no, making crêpe is actually really simple and you don’t need any fancy gadgets. Making crêpe is on a par with making pancakes. The batter is simple to make. Now, if you don’t want to make the batter every morning, you can make some a few days before and just save the batter in a jar.…
Spent a great afternoon seeing one of my good friends from college. She picked out a great tropical spot in the middle of NYC, Taco Dumbo. We were looking for a quick lunch and some good WiFi. She had a beer and I had a glass of cold rosé along with the tacos. We talked about life: the good, the bad, and the ugly. After we finished lounging, we set out on a mission to find a cafe for some coffee. We ended up at Maman. I really wanted to go to Urban Backyard but there’s never anywhere to sit,…
