Ainsley Lawrence

Cultivating a Flexible Web Development Mindset
Cultivating a Flexible Web Development Mindset Fostering a flexible mindset and accompanying behaviors is beneficial in any career. But especially in industries that are forever changing.
Web development is one of those forever-changing industries. As a result, it needs professionals dedicated to making web experiences as efficient and customer-centric as possible.
But to be a successful web developer, you must first redefine your mindset to crav...

Finance — like virtually every other business process over the last few years — has been transformed and defined by advancing technology. Now, the systems for tracking financial data and auditing ledgers are more comprehensive and available than ever before.
This tech-powered, accessible fintech marketplace has led to the creation of an expansive and powerful alternative finance sector. This is a whole new field that entails all kinds of considerations for professional accountants — no matter...

The development of the cloud has opened thousands of doors to increasing the speed and efficiency of data management and connectivity. Though some of us struggle to understand the concept and many of us can’t even begin to fathom how it all works, most of us grasp the critical importance of the cloud in how businesses are run today.
Certainly, life has changed since cloud technology has been a thing. Most of the ways it is used are completely taken for granted. Even some of the most basic thi...

There’s a lot that’s attractive about the idea of starting your own small business. You get the chance to be your own boss and you can bring something new to the marketplace that is informed by your unique perspective. However, that’s not to say that actually getting your enterprise off the ground is necessarily a simple matter.
How you start can be vital to your success. A recent report found that 21.5% of startups in the U.S. fail within their first year and 50% within their first 5 years. ...

The practice of sustainability is getting a lot of attention lately. But, it’s more than just marketing buzz. While Gen Z often gets praised for its dedication to sustainability, Millennials are just as invested.
According to Forbes, 79% of Millennials are loyal to companies that care about their impact on society. Buying choices go well beyond what coffee to get in the morning or where to buy a new wardrobe. For Millennials interested in purchasing a home, social consciousness and sustainabi...

There comes a point in many of our lives when we decide to focus more on our health, happiness, and self-fulfillment. This is often when people take more vacations and begin to slash items off of their bucket lists. Some decide to take their love of non-work life even further by buying a vacation property that they can visit when the daily hustle and bustle of life becomes too much. Those who really want to make a change may decide to ditch their primary residence altogether and just live fro...

– by Ainsley Lawrence
Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book.
Many businesses have let employees work remotely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic — and they show no signs of turning back. A survey of over 1,000 hiring managers revealed nearly 42% of the American workforce was fully remote nine months into the pandemi...

Prepping Your Apartment for This Holiday Season

The holidays are finally upon us! While this year may look a bit different than most, it’s a perfect excuse to turn your apartment into your holiday homestead by clearing the clutter and bringing in the right decorations.
If you can’t spend time with your family this holiday season, you can still get your home ready for the holidays and feel more cheerful with a few simple tips.
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Often the greatest thing standing in the way of finding a truly fulfilling career isn’t our circumstances — it’s ourselves.
Through my own personal journey, I’ve learned that finding a happy, rewarding career doesn’t necessarily just come from performance-based things like networking or academic achievement.

There’s nothing like an interview to throw an otherwise calm and collected individual off their game. Being interrogated by someone who holds the power to either give you a job or send you home empty-handed can be intimidating. And, of course, when a person is intimidated, they typically underperform.

Weather can be unpredictable, and depending on where you live in the country, it can often be dangerous. Everything from flooding to tornadoes and hurricanes can cause damage to homes. Unfortunately, when you’re trying to sell your home and it gets damaged by some type of natural disaster, it can be incredibly discouraging.

It’s easy for people to focus on their physical health because you can see progress being made quickly. Have you ever wanted to lose a few pounds, gain some muscle, or run a marathon? It’s easier to stay motivated when reaching those goals because you can see changes happening.

You can identify a professional dancer from their physique — their limbs are lean and strong, and they walk with excellent posture. Dancing has an obvious impact on our bodies. But how can it impact our minds?

Becoming a new mom is an adventure that is exciting and emotional. Motherhood comes with its fair share of challenges, and these may often leave you feeling overwhelmed. Don’t worry — this is completely normal. In fact, Randi Hutter Epstein, M.D, in an article on Parents, states that about 80% of new mothers experience severe mood swings, commonly known as the “baby blues”.

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Reduce Chronic Pain – Improve the Quality of Your Life

By Contributing Author, Ainsley Lawrence

As we age, we get a lot of use out of our bodies. Depending on your lifestyle, you may start to experience constant aches and pains early on — especially if you’ve lived a very physically active life.

However, you may be able to postpone chronic pain by taking care of your body. This can involve taking steps to keep your spine healthy and exercising regularly to keep your body strong. When ...