I've been blogging for almost six years now & it's crazy to look back on the journey this passion project-turned-professional career has taken me on. When I started To Be Bright in January 2013 during my senior year in college, I had NO plan or intention for it to become anything more than a platform to help me land a job once I graduated. And now it's…
Do you guys set personal or professional goals before the end of the year? Whenever I set goals for myself, they're always made with an attainable mindset. I don't believe in making huge promises I can't keep, I know myself too well. Consider me more of a sprinter than a marathoner when it comes to seeing them through. Therefore, setting monthly goals for myself is a…
I'm very fortunate to be able to live a short distance from NYC to my home state of New Jersey - 50 minutes by ferry, 1 hour by car, or 1.5 hours by train. During the summer months, I spend almost every weekend at the beach just one mile from my house. It's truly an incredible thing to be able to make such quick trips back…
Last Friday, I celebrated my one year anniversary since quitting my 9-5 job in order to pursue my blog full-time. WOW - TIME HAS FLOWN. I can't believe it's already been 365 days since I last sat at a corporate office desk and honestly, I can't imagine ever returning to that career lifestyle. But I'm not gonna lie, working for yourself as your own boss is…
Hello Friends! It's been a while since I've recapped a few things happening in my life lately. Fall is one of my favorite times of year because it sparks transition, which I try to incorporate into my daily routine & work habits. This is when I take a moment to think about what I can do to change or enhance the things I can control, from…
