Today is my sister's 25th birthday. While I am beyond thrilled that she can now rent a car to come see me whenever she wants (assuming I help throw a few dollars at her for said rental), I'm also stunned that my little sister who was JUST yea-high and escaping her crib at night is … Continue reading Twenty Five Pieces of Life Advice
Author: Caitlin
Caitlin writes and coaches about trauma recovery, relationships, motivation and confidence, self-love, queer identity, and social justice. They are the author of The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation. Find their work at caitlinlizfisher.com
A Choose-Your-Adventure 30 Day Self-Care Challenge
When I usually think of self-care, I think of weekend getaways (which I adore), mani-pedis (of which I have only had one in my entire life), and yoga classes (which are great, but spendy). But I also think of my evening baths "when I make the time" and my morning cup of coffee. Self-care doesn't … Continue reading A Choose-Your-Adventure 30 Day Self-Care Challenge
Food Doesn’t Make You Fat
Whilst I was eating a Lara Bar at my desk one summer afternoon, one colleague mentioned that Lara Bars have nine Weight Watchers points. Another agreed and said that they were a fattening food. My first reaction was to think (and say out loud to this colleague), "I'm RIGHT here." As in, "Are you calling … Continue reading Food Doesn’t Make You Fat
Tips for a Cash-Only Vacation
Whether you're a Dave Ramsey Baby Stepper, a frugal person by nature or necessity, or you're just tired of going on vacation with a carefree attitude only to come home to the harsh reality of your credit card bill, planning a cash vacation is a great skill to have in your toolbox. You Deserve a … Continue reading Tips for a Cash-Only Vacation
REVIEW & PROMO: Healthier, Non-Toxic Skin Care with Akamai
I am so excited to tell you about my new skin care regime, and this is coming from somebody who used a single tube of Mary Kay moisturizer for most of undergrad. I finally feel like I'm taking better care of my skin, and it's not even hard. As a constantly-rushing person who needs a … Continue reading REVIEW & PROMO: Healthier, Non-Toxic Skin Care with Akamai
Off the Table
No matter what you're doing in your life, you probably have some fear. The little voice in the back of your head is telling you that you can't achieve your goal, you can't make it work, and you are going to fail - hard. For example, sometimes I get through the laundry chores without a problem … Continue reading Off the Table
How to Set Realistic Financial Goals for 2017
The most effective way to achieve your goals is to set 90-day objectives instead of looking at a looming annual goal or even a 5-year plan. You need to take small action steps so you don’t get overwhelmed and lose your motivation. This applies to anything from losing weight to planting a garden to renovating … Continue reading How to Set Realistic Financial Goals for 2017
Deciding What To Do Now
I love self-help and personal development books. My mom always had books by Edgar Cayce and Wayne W. Dyer on the bookshelf, and I was reading “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens” in high school. I probably learned more about being a functional adult from books than from life. I know some books like … Continue reading Deciding What To Do Now
The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation
Update, 2019: Wow, I developed this post into a book! You can order it here! --- I was in graduate school when I first heard the term "millennial." It was at a conference. The session was about how to serve millennial students, because they have different characteristics than the Generation X students that went before … Continue reading The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation
Your Mission Statement, Should You Choose To Accept It
I've been working on some budgeting and financial planning resources for a personal finance group I help run on Facebook. In the guide, I made a brief activity for participants to create their own financial mission statement. The big "WHY" that can remind them of their long term goals when they want a short term … Continue reading Your Mission Statement, Should You Choose To Accept It
Born Again Minimalist 