Have you ever looked yourself up online to see what information was out there about you? Or have you ever looked up a stranger online to confirm they were who they said they were? There are a number of reasons why curiosity drives us to look ourselves up online. We want to know if any [...]
Our reputations mean everything to us. Think back to when you were in school, for example. How overly conscious were you of what your classmates thought about you? Similarly, how much effort and scrutiny did you put into every single thing you did so that you felt confident you were putting the best version of [...]
Now that the world is so digitized, everyone talks a lot about the importance of online safety. The internet may seem like a safe space because of how much it's impacted our lives, but we've all been hurt by online information in one way or another. Have you ever fallen head over heels for an [...]
Is it better to meet someone in real life or is it better to go soulmate-searching online? Of course, it's nice to let love come naturally when you're out in the world. You meet someone, you lock eyes, and the rest is history. But I would argue that there's something extraordinary about looking for love [...]
You only live once. We've all heard this popular, albeit annoying, phrase more times than we can probably count. This phrase-turned-mindset encourages people to live in the present moment instead of being weighed down by fear or anxiety. And, depending on the circumstances, there is some truth to this. Maybe you want to start selling [...]
Searching for a new rental property is generally among one of the more time consuming efforts we undertake during our adult lives. As you go about looking for a suitable apartment, you’ll want to avoid the scams that can often plague even the most skeptical of us all. According to the National Rental Home Council [...]
Maintaining your online reputation is necessary due to the reality of the Internet: Everybody's free to share their opinions -- and many will. You can’t necessarily control this, but you can put yourself in position to be viewed in the best possible light. I’ll start by saying this: Authenticity is the cornerstone of building and [...]
The reality of the digital age is that navigating the Internet is a messy business. If you’re not careful, you can inadvertently leave behind a trail of information in your wake. Some of what you leave behind might not be things you’ll be proud of one day in the future. Of course, like many other [...]
In the digital age, living part of your life online isn’t just a convenience -- it’s practically a necessity. We find our apartments on Facebook, scroll through potential dates on Tinder, and apply for job interviews on Linkedin. Day-to-day life is more convenient, searchable, and organized than ever before. However, this scroll-and-swipe ease comes at [...]
