Kate Harveston

Kate Harveston is an online journalist from Pennsylvania. She enjoys writing about women's issues, career advice, and sociopolitical change. If you enjoy her writing, you can visit her at OnlySlightlyBiased.com.

Six Tips for Office Workers to Have a Healthier Day

Chispa Magazine-Healthy in the Office

Working at a desk means staying out of the frigid winter elements—at least for the most part. But that doesn’t mean office work doesn’t come with its share of health risks. The detrimental health effects of sitting at a desk all day encompass the biggest risk, but that daily donut or sugary latte and dry…

How to Make a Smooth Return to Work After a Lengthy Break

Return to Work After a Lengthy Break-Chispa Magazine

Whether an individual has temporarily left the workplace due to a lengthy illness or to raise a family, returning to the world of work can seem daunting. While some seamlessly reintegrate themselves into their previous positions, the majority of workers return to significant changes or even to a new position altogether, especially if they’ve been…

How to Turn the Obstacles You Face into Positives

How to Turn the Obstacles You Face into Positives-Chispa Magazine

It’d be nice if life was the pleasant ride that everyone wishes it was, but every once in a while, obstacles will come up during your journey to self-realization. Not every obstacle will look alike, so it’s hard to know how to avoid them when they arise. Obstacles take on many different forms, sometimes not…

Seven Things You Didn’t Know Were Disrupting Your Sleep

Sleep-Chispa Magazine

According to one recent study by Consumer Reports, more than a quarter of all Americans report difficulty falling or staying asleep. While it’s easy to blame the hectic pace of modern life as the reason so many of us are counting more and more sheep, there may be a deeper underlying reason you’re having trouble…

Seven Healthy Snack DIYs That You’ll Love

Healthy Snacks-Chispa Magazine

Let’s face it: Everybody loves to snack. Whether you want a 3:00 PM pick me up or just a few moment’s break in your busy work day, snacking can be a quick and easy energy fix. When we think of snacking, though, our minds too often turn to candy bars, potato chips and other unhealthy…

Seven Tips to Help You Stay Fit

Seven Tips to Help You Stay Fit -Chispa Magazine

With it finally being light out deep into the evening and the weather continuing to be warm across many parts of the world, it should be easy to find the motivation and energy to get up and get your daily workout in. Unfortunately, though, we know it isn’t always that easy, and life loves to…