One of the most challenging lessons I have learned is how important it is to love and value oneself. I have experienced times in my life where I was my biggest bully. I didn’t love who I was and my actions reinforced this internal struggle. I did not take care of my body, my mind, and my overall well-being.
Read MoreOver a year ago, our lives collectively changed when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the world as we knew it. Since then, mental health issues have skyrocketed. Individuals may have new diagnoses or fall into the same issues they have known about and lived with for a while. No matter the onset, mental health has been at the forefront of many casual conversations to clinical studies.
Read MoreOn March 8, the world celebrated International Women’s Day. For myself, it was a chance to reflect on and appreciate the work and accomplishments of so many women. To think that approximately 100 years ago, women were first granted the right to vote; and this year, the first woman was sworn in as Vice President of the United States. Although, women everywhere have tirelessly fought and accomplished more than people thought possible, the battle is not yet over.
Read MoreOn January 11, Hourglass Media welcomed new Intern Isabella Mershon. Isabella Mershon is a junior studying communication at Ohio University which makes her Hourglass Media’s first intern from OU! This week, we are introducing the newest member of our team #behindthehourglass! Stay tuned- because Isabella will be helping write many of our blog posts throughout the spring 2021 semester!
Read MoreIf you have that deep desire burning in your heart to start your own company -- or at least a part-time side venture -- I have some tips that helped me carve my path along the way. Here are three qualitative questions you can ask yourself to see if you’re ready to take the plunge into company ownership.
Read MoreMost individuals find themselves on a journey toward happiness for the majority of their lives. Some find it with open arms, but others never seem to push past fear, expectations, and other factors to cultivate their own forms of happiness or contentment. Here are a few ways you can depend on yourself for happiness.
Read MoreToday, as I enter Year 32, I wanted to shed light on an inside look about what inspires me and Hourglass Media as a whole. This isn’t your typical blog post, but it may influence you to craft your own master list to create your own company’s brand voice or just to keep tabs on your current interests.
Read MoreAugust is my birth month, so that natural year-older thing always puts me in this mode. I think about lessons learned and successes I’ve had from each August to the next, and this time around, I’ve been ruminating about what I would tell my younger self. Here are four mantras I would tell the younger version of myself earlier in my career.
Read MoreNow that all of us are practicing social distancing and staying home due to COVID-19, it's a good time to remain interacted with one another and *finally* host our inaugural workshop, Own Your Introversion. We’ll be coming at you live on our new Facebook group page every day at 2 p.m. from April 6 to April 10, with a recap session set for April 13 at 1 p.m.
Read MoreOn January 13, our team gained a new member! We are excited to welcome Abbey Vidrine, Marshall University senior public relations student to Hourglass Media! This week, we’re getting to know the newest face #behindthehourglass! Stay tuned — because Abbey will be at the helm of MANY blog posts during this Spring 2020 semester!
Read MoreIntroverts sometimes get typecast into their own little bubbles. We listen to constant feedback loops that tell us to be different than how we actually are. You have to speak your mind constantly in order to be noticed. If you’re not an extrovert, you will not make it in business -- or the world in general. Fortune favors the bold and extroverted.
I’m here to tell you that you can be successful as an extrovert, introvert, or a mix of both as an ambivert. My free guidebook, 10 Ways To Launch Yourself Past Your Comfort Zones As A Communications Pro, will show you how to accept yourself for who you are and use your personality and skill sets to aid you in your personal and professional journey.
Read MoreHappy National Introvert Day to all of the fellow introverted and ambiverted folks out there! My free guidebook, 10 Ways To Launch Yourself Past Your Comfort Zones As A Communications Pro, will give you tangible ways to embrace your inner and outer introvert. I use this tips every single day of my life. I use them when I feel on top of my game, and I use them when I look up from rock bottom. Regardless, my methods stay the same. So, how can you celebrate the introvert inside you? Here are five ways you can use introversion to your advantage.
Read MoreWhat makes you feel the most confident in your skin? Which item makes a statement and is undoubtedly you? What is one thing you cannot live without? It could be a favorite piece of jewelry, blouse, color or whatever floats your boat. When you put on this item, your mood could shift for the better. You could feel more confident and ready to tackle any challenge the day throws your way.
Read MoreWhat is one story you want to tell if fear wasn’t in your way? Oh, my friend. Do you have all afternoon? I have quite the mental list. I’ve been keeping it for years! Own your process and your story. Choose parts of it to tell, if you’re like me and don’t want to tell everything all at once. There is someone somewhere who needs it. Even if just one person relates to me, I will feel 1,000 percent honored.
Read MoreI wear my heart on my sleeve. As an introverted public relations practitioner, writer, and business owner, I use that to my advantage. In the coming months, content will continue to change and center on one of my favorite topics: introversion in your chosen career path. Here are five ways I use introversion to my advantage as the owner of Hourglass Media.
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