Erica Martin
Bio
I started writing in elementary school and haven't stopped since. I love to write about my life experiences and the hard lessons I've learned from them, as well as some of the life hacks I've discovered. I love tips for great work.
Stories (35/0)
10 Tips To Take Back Control Of Your Life
Do you empower yourself to improve when life isn't working out for you? People often work themselves up into a state that is anything but empowering. Turning things around requires all of our resources when things get challenging.
By Erica Martinabout a year ago in Longevity
Five Signs that You Are Resilient
Life is full of ups and downs. When challenging experiences inevitably arise, you'll want to be ready to rise to the occasion. Your ability to bounce back after a transition or hardship determines whether most of your life is enjoyable and meaningful or troublesome and frustrating.
By Erica Martinabout a year ago in Motivation
7 Responsibilities to Take For Your Life and Regain Control
It’s comforting to have an excuse for life’s challenges. Excuses are comforting whether it’s poor parenting, a lousy boss, or life in general. There is, however, a cost associated with that excuse. You lose your power to change your situation when you place the blame and responsibility outside yourself.
By Erica Martinabout a year ago in Motivation
Become a Scientist Of Your Life and Discover What Works for You with These Eight Steps
The goal of every scientist is to discover the truth. They don’t care about their ego. It is possible to understand life through scientific means. You have to determine what works and what doesn't.
By Erica Martinabout a year ago in Motivation
How to Set and Meet Income Goals as a Freelancer
If you’ve decided to become a freelance writer, one of the most important things you must do to ensure success is set income goals for yourself. Remember when you’re setting goals you have to take care of your taxes, so you’ll have to figure that in there, in addition to any business expenses. In this article, I’ll explain how to set and meet income goals as a freelancer.
By Erica Martin2 years ago in Journal
Eight Lessons I've Learned from Eight Months of Freelancing
In October, I decided to take the big leap and quit the job I’d worked at for 10 years to freelance full-time from home. I was nervous, but I felt confident I could do it. Seven months later, I’m still freelancing, and I’ve learned a few things since then that I wanted to share.
By Erica Martin2 years ago in Journal
Five Hair Care Recipes You Can Make Yourself
If you have specific needs when it comes to your hair, you know how hard it can be to find affordable hair care products. What if you could take care of your hair and save money at the same time? You can do that by making your own hair care products. In this article, I’ll share some recipes for hair care products you can make at home with ingredients you can buy at the grocery store or on Amazon.
By Erica Martin2 years ago in Blush
Seven Areas You Can Save Money With Remote Work
If you work remotely or work from home, there are several places you can save money. If you’ve been working from home for some time, you probably know what these areas are, but you might not have realized these savings yet if you’ve started working from home. I’ll cover several places you can save money in your budget when you work from home.
By Erica Martin2 years ago in Journal