Gemma Hartley, Author at Amendo

Gemma Hartley

Gemma Hartley is a freelance writer with a BA in writing from the University of Nevada, Reno. Her work has appeared on Redbook Magazine, Washington Post, Good Housekeeping and more, in addition to contributing regularly to SheKnows, Ravishly, and Romper. She lives in Reno with her husband, three young kids, an awesome dog and a terrible cat.

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Why We Need Empathy Now More Than Ever

Gemma Hartley August 13, 2019

I didn’t think twice when I left a comment on a friend’s Facebook post – a video that I found divisive and baiting. I rattled…

4 Tips to Break Your Binge-Watching Habit

Gemma Hartley August 7, 2019

When I come to the end of a long and stressful day, there is nothing I want to do more than kick back on the…

3 Steps for Falling in Love with Your Job

Gemma Hartley July 30, 2019

How do you know if you’re taking the right job, or if you have it already? It’s not merely a matter of being able to…

3 Ways to Rekindle Old Friendships

Gemma Hartley March 13, 2019

Sometimes I will go onto Facebook and see an old friend from high school posting pictures, and a sense of longing will crop up in…

How to Stick to a Workout Routine

Gemma Hartley February 26, 2019

I’m someone who loves the way I feel when I’m exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but for a long time I struggled with…

8 Essential Podcasts That Will Help You Master Life

Gemma Hartley January 8, 2019

I am a total podcast junkie. Anytime I’m in the car or tidying up around the house, I’m always toting my phone around listening to…

5 Holiday Activities That Won’t Break The Bank

Gemma Hartley December 7, 2018

I absolutely love the holidays. Despite the heavy-handed message to buy buy buy, the truth is I don’t have to spend a fortune to feel…

A Little Hygge Is What You Need This Winter

Gemma Hartley December 5, 2018

I’m a natural homebody. My ideal winter afternoon is spent holed up in my house with a good book and roaring fire, watching the snow…

3 Ways to Remind Yourself of Daily Blessings

Gemma Hartley November 8, 2018

I’ve long been a fan of keeping a gratitude journal to help with my overall happiness, a practice I’ve kept up for the past eight…

3 Ways to Be a More Affirming Friend

Gemma Hartley October 5, 2018

I have never been someone who craves words of affirmation. As a writer who loves words to the ends of the earth, it’s a strange…