Author: Sarah

  • How I Stay Creative

    Being consistently creative can be difficult from time to time. Here are my favorite ways to break the monotony and increase creative thought.   Spending time outside Whether it’s a hike, a walk in the park, or just chilling in my hammock, outdoor time gives me a boost. Fresh air and sunlight are good for…

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  • What if brands were people?

    Every company has a personality. Don’t believe me? Compare Purple to Tempur-Pedic. They both boast of their quality mattresses, but they do so very differently.   Brands at a glance:   Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Pedic fills their website with pretty photos of relaxed people in their 30’s to 50’s enjoying their beds. They largely focus on their…

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  • You Need a Break.

    Breaks can feel like a necessary evil to the workaholic. Trust me, I tend to be one. Having a strong productivity mindset can be great, but it needs balance. No matter how enjoyable your work is, it is important to get out of the working mindset every now and then. It is hard for me…

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  • My Top Three Skills (A Parody)

    Recently I created an infographic that documents my top 3 skills. The problem? The skills I listed are too broadly applicable. Since niche markets are all the rage these days, I’ve decided to re-tailor my list to reflect a more specialized skill set:   1.) Fitting into airline seats (and other small places)   Unlike…

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  • Survivor Strategy for the Business World

    Social strategy games are a great educational opportunity.   A group of friends and I occasionally play an online adaptation of the popular reality TV game show, Survivor. Over time, I’ve noticed five important concepts that apply both in-game and in the real world as well.   1. ) Engagement is important. In Survivor, social…

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  • My Scariest Hiking Challenge & What It Taught Me

    We all have things that frighten us. For me, it is crossing this abandoned railroad bridge over a rushing river in Idaho.     Every terrifying thing has a lesson lurking behind it. The act of crossing this bridge is no exception. Here are 4 things that the railroad bridge adventure taught me:   Assessment…

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  • Why Christians Should Consume Secular Music

    Unpopular opinion: Christians should consume more secular music. Why, as a Christian, would I say something like this? I have three main reasons why:   It gives us an idea of what the world is like. We are called to engage the people of the world. Exploring secular music is a great way to get…

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  • Madera Hammock Review & My First Video Blog!

    Today I am doing a first-time user’s review of my new Madera hammock!     Every hammock helps a good cause. Madera partners with Trees for the Future, planting two trees for every hammock sold. Additionally, Madera also has projects continually happening in East and West Africa. Through planting garden forests, they provide farming families with sustainable…

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  • Outtakes!

    Movie outtakes can be really fun, but do you ever see portrait photography outtakes? I’ve been taking senior portraits for a few years now. One of my favorite things is looking through the shoots and finding those awkward unposed moments. The thing is, I wouldn’t want to embarrass teenagers by posting those online without consent. Today,…

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  • So, You Want To Be A Radio Host?

    Once upon a time, being an audio host was something only known to the few who could get onto the radio. As time and technology moved on, podcasting entered the equation.That was a great way for would-be radio hosts to gain a following. But what about your average joe who doesn’t want to go to…

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