My City Life with Kaylene Mathews

meet Kaylene Mathews

Kaylene Mathews is a freelance writer known for "both a passion and understanding of what resonates with her audience. Her writing both inspires and provides practical steps and resources for readers..." I have over eight years of writing experience in blogging and article writing. I enjoy making contributions in the health and wellness, personal development, and business sectors with content that is relatable, shareable, and actionable. I have a corporate background, am an avid reader, a wife, mom, and 2x marathon finisher. I currently make regular contributions to the McKinney & Prosper Lifestyle Magazine, The Blueprint Experience gym, and Market Leadership Journal as well as my website KayleneWrites. You can learn more at www.kaylenewrites.com

recent entries

Trip Planning for Fredericksburg, Texas

Once the quarantine restrictions were lifted, my husband and I began making plans to get away to Fredericksburg, Texas. A quiet little town with a rich German history, the best Texas wines, great food and plenty of shopping, Fredericksburg is our favorite Texas weekend getaway.WineriesWe enjoy trying new wines, and Texas wines have become some of our favorites. Wine Spectator calls Fredericksburg "Hill Country's unofficial capital of food and wine." There are numerous wineries and a variety...

7 Key Communication Tips

The ability to have a confident conversation is essential, whether you’re asking for a job, talking with your child, or resolving a conflict.Confident conversations increase the likelihood of a positive outcome in any discussion.When you’re confident, you have the power to frame a situation and own the conversation.It’s the difference that can give you a higher starting salary for a new job or the ability to set healthy boundaries in a relationship.There is no limit to what you can do when you...

5 Amazing Health Benefits of Traveling

There are many health benefits of traveling, but fewer than 50% of Americans are taking advantage of them.One of the most significant health risks for Americans today is not taking vacations. I completely made that up, but I believe it’s real, and here’s the data to support my unscientifically proven point.The Statistics on American VacationsAmericans have the lowest number of paid days off of any country in the world, according to a study conducted by Statista and Forbes. The UK...

Camping 101

With the economy slowly starting to open back up, we are flush with the anticipation of getting out of the house and experiencing a change of scenery. Looking forward to something gives us a feeling of hope that our current situation isn't going to last forever.Now is a great time to start thinking about your next trip. If you still have lingering health concerns, a camping trip might be just what you need. The Case for VacationingTraveling for fun gives you the opportunity to rest and recharge...