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Get Smart: What is Happiness to You?

Happiness. It is defined by Google as “the state of being happy.” I know reading this on an inspirational blogging/vlogging, site you’re probably thinking, “Oh great, another happiness speech going on and on about how happiness isn’t bought with money or blah blah blah.” And I don’t blame you; I feel the same way. But [...]

Five Ways to Cure Wanderlust

You’re sitting in your room on the weekend, scrolling through Instagram photos to see the most beautiful places. Your feed is full of walks through Central Park, croissants in European coffee shops, and bright days on the beach. It seems like everyone is out exploring the world…except you. Maybe you don’t have the time or [...]

How I THRIVED technology-free for a week

One of my favorite quotes is by Jack Kerouac and it often finds its way onto my motivational quotes board on Pinterest: “Live, travel, adventure, bless and don’t be sorry.” This past summer I decided to take on this quote and find its meaning via a summer job. I wanted to find a job that [...]

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A Get Smart Pep Talk for the Solo Traveler

So your friends are planning yet another trip to Las Vegas or some other party destination...but you’d rather have an adventure. You dream of going on safari in Tanzania, backpacking through Slovenia, or road tripping Route 66.  Let’s face it—a pub crawl is never going satisfy your craving for new and exciting experiences. You have [...]

Get Smart about Your Life Compass

"After all, things change, so do cities, people come into your life and they go. But it's comforting to know that the ones you love are always in your heart... and if you're very lucky, a plane ride away." - Sex and the City There comes a day in every girl’s life when her biggest [...]