Consumer spending is officially slowing, but honestly, I didn’t need the economists to tell me. How crazy is it that the $50 that used to get me three bags of groceries now barely fills one?Add in new tariffs and job cuts, and suddenly both small bus...

Hey there,Running a day late, but Shift Notes took the scenic route to your inbox this week, but I hope you'll find it’s worth the wait.Everywhere I look right now, people are buzzing about micro-credentials. They’re the new “must-have” in the...

The Caregiving Squeeze: When Work Collides with Real LifeIf it feels like more people are juggling jobs and caregiving than ever, that’s because they are. Right now, nearly 48 million Americans are providing care for loved ones, and most of...

I’m My Own Worst Enemy (But Not Anymore)Have you ever had a song stuck in your head for hours like it’s trying to tell you something? That happened to me not long ago. Pink’s Don’t Let Me Get Me was playing on repeat in my brain when sudden...

You know what I’ve realized? The real new year doesn’t start on January 1st. For me, it starts on my birthday. That’s the time when I really take a step back, reflect on the past year, and get clear on where I want to go. It’s when I s...

🌻 One Last Round of Biz Hacks & Life Snacks☀️ Welcome to the Final Tip Jar EditionCan you believe it? We've reached the final edition of The Tip Jar: Biz Hacks & Life Snacks. What started as a fun, themed way to sprinkle useful tip...

For when your desktop is chaos, your brain feels fried, and you’re wondering if it’s time to switch laptops... or lives.You know what tipped me off that I was out of alignment recently?It wasn’t a missed deadline or an unhappy client.It was three des...

You know that feeling when you're supposed to be grateful just to be at the table but you're still holding your breath, hoping things don’t fall apart? If you’ve ever felt voiceless or powerless in high-stress situations, this one’s for you...

Hey friend,Let’s talk about last week.I didn’t plan to spend it dealing with a totaled car. But life doesn’t usually ask, does it? Someone I love was driving. Thankfully, they’re okay. The car? Not so much.Since then, it’s been a parade of rental pap...

Hey there,Let’s talk about something I’ve been hearing a lot lately:“I’ve been playing with ChatGPT, but I have no idea if that actually counts as a skill.”“Can I put AI on my résumé if I’m not a tech person?”“I’m using AI in my business, but it feel...