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Do Something Fun… For the Fun of It

Are you the type of person that feels like anything you do you should be looking for ways to make money off of it? Hobbies don’t really feel fun anymore because you’re no longer enjoying them ever since you think you ‘should’ be making money off it.

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Why I Have a Side Hustle and Why I’m Terrified

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It’s hard to believe but I started this blog almost four years ago! I was fresh out of college and had started working in corporate America as a financial analyst.  Right out of the gate the job was not enjoyable. The pay was low, the benefits were shotty and there were terrible people to work with. After applying for roughly a billion other jobs and being rejected – I decided a side hustle may help me hate my life just a little less. That’s how I decided to start blogging. I figured that I read a lot, was going through my own stuff and I noticed that I would frequently help my friends with their issues.

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I Wish Someone Had Told Me… I Don’t Need a Passion

You Don't Need a Passion - Snow Walking Path

That’s right. You do not need to have a passion. Repeat after me – I don’t need a passion.

How do you feel? Lighter, at ease, maybe even happier. I know I do. Taking the pressure off yourself to find your passion feels incredible!

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I Wish Someone Had Told Me… How to Stay Motivated After Work

Stay Motivated After Work - Dog & Human Sleeping

I don’t know about you – but staying motivated after work is hard to do. Starting off the morning I had such big hopes for my day and expectations. However, the day usually ends with crappy TV shows and mindless eating! Come the end of the day – I feel like I’ve accomplished nothing. (Sometimes it doesn’t even matter how much I’ve crossed off of my list. I always feel like it’s not enough… Anyone else feel like that?)

If you struggle with motivation after work – you’re not alone. When it comes to my evening time management skills – I often suck.

Sooooo, after doing some research I found various tips could help.

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Hey, my name is Helene. I am a blogger living in Seattle, WA.

This blog is where I sit down with my (electronic) Pencil, Paper and my (real) dog Pearl and write about all of the things I Wish Someone Had Told Me.

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Instagram post 2150516622692233735_7176160417 Someone didn’t tell Pearl that the views are the other way... But she doesn’t seem to care. 💙
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