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Keep Going!
Today, my blog turns 6 months old! Time has moved really quickly and I am happy to reach this milestone (even if it is a
9 Things You Can Do At Home Right Now
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With everything that’s going on in the world right now, thinking about travel destinations can be a great way to escape from our current reality. A cool way to do this is by creating a travel bucket list.
Below you will find my list of dream international destinations. (I’ll create a separate blog for domestic destinations). For each destination, I’ve also included some hot spots that I think would be great to check out.
Today, my blog turns 6 months old! Time has moved really quickly and I am happy to reach this milestone (even if it is a small one). On average most people give up on their blogs at about 3 months. Writing and posting has not always been easy but the tips below have helped me keep going. If you’re struggling to keep going with an idea, opportunity, or even your purpose, I hope these tips will help you stay the course.
