Millennials Archives — Strong Calm Kelsey

November 25, 2013

A Millennial’s Guide to Healthy Living on the Go — Part 3: Accountability

If you missed part 1 or part 2 – head on over there first – this post will be here when you get back. Part 3: Accountability Once you’ve mastered planning and variety, it’s time to establish some sort of accountability. While plans do help stay on track, you will need another way to monitor your progress and keep you...

Health and Fitness Comment: 1

November 20, 2013

A Millennial’s Guide to Healthy Living on the Go — Part 2: Variety

Welcome back to the Millennial’s Guide to Healthy Living on the Go! Did you start planning menus, workout plans or shopping lists? If so, great! If you missed part 1, click here to go back. Part 2: Variety Once you’ve been on a plan for a while, you may start to get bored. This is why fad diets often fail — because...

Health and Fitness Comments: 3

November 11, 2013

A Millennial’s Guide to Healthy Living on the Go — Part 1: Planning

I don’t have time to cook. I’m too busy to go to the gym. I can’t fit being healthy into my schedule. Sound familiar? If you’ve fallen into the trap of these excuses — this series is for you. When you’re constantly on the go, it’s difficult to stick to a nutrition plan and a workout schedule. But It’s not impossible. Getting...

Health and Fitness Comments: 4

August 19, 2013

The Top 10 Pieces of Advice I Stole from Someone Else

Disclaimer: This advice isn’t an original creation from my brain or tips that I’ve generated based on my own experiences. These are simply snippets of advice that I’ve gained over the years from colleagues, mentors and supervisors. 1. Run Toward the Fire Unstable positions are the best experiences. When a company is going through a rough spot, there’s more work...

Millennial Adulting Comments: 2

June 20, 2013

My Parents House — Moving Out and Moving On

This past weekend I went home for Father’s Day — to see good old Dad and spend some quality time with friends and family. I’m always glad to be home, but I couldn’t shake this funny feeling that something was different. First, I couldn’t connect to the WiFi. Nothing says “You don’t live here any more” like a new internet...

Millennial Adulting Comments: 0

May 29, 2013

What “Lean In” Means for Millennials

I originally thought “Lean In” was a book for feminists, working moms and female executives — in other words, not for me. I have never felt judged in the workplace by my gender, and I’ve never been held back just because I’m a woman (at least not to my knowledge). And perhaps this is naivety or a sign of my...