How I Crush Mornings (And I Hate Mornings)

I hate mornings. Can you relate? I’m sure some of you can. I would much rather stay in bed until I am shamed out from under the covers by needy cats. Working from home and working for yourself comes with it’s challenges, and my big challenge is getting out of bed and staying out of bed (where are my nappers?). How I start my day is extremely important since, as it does for everyone, it sets the tone for the day. Here’s how I rock my AMs. Or trudge through them, let’s be honest.

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Cairn vol. 19 // On Cats, Gratitude, and Other Beautiful Things

‘Tis the season, for Starbucks holiday drinks, airport security lines, busted Christmas lights, delicious food family gatherings, and for many people, stress. As someone who has spent many a holiday under stress, I have learned the value of gratitude. As Thanksgiving comes upon us, I thought I would take some time to reflect on the things I have found myself grateful for this year.

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The Traveling Freelancer: My Failsafe System for Working On The Go

I’m not one of those freelancers who is always on holiday, but in the past few years, I have gotten to visit some pretty interesting destinations, and see some new places. As a freelancer, I’m always taking my work with me, and this makes traveling with work a little different than traveling with a regular job. I’m going to walk you through how I successfully travel and work from anywhere.

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