If you’re like me, you begin thinking about ‘next January’ in October or November. Here are a few things you might be working on right now: ‘Penciling in’ appointments and projects as you say “Yes” to them. 😊 Copying templates to next year’s work folders....
Friends kid me about my staying several months ‘out’ with creating my blog and social media posts. But, I’ve built that into my process to add peace and calm to my work. (For example, I wrote the first draft of this article looong before it ended up here. 😊) If...
Sometimes … about 10 minutes into an interview … you realize: “This is something special!” That happened when Teresa Lisum (Evolving Women podcast) and I talked a few months ago. Part of our ‘something special’ is the bond we have as former teachers … in...
“I make progress, hit a roadblock, and don’t know what to do next.” “I second-guess every decision. I’m not sure if I’m doing it ‘right.’” “I get overwhelmed and just … stop. Because who can I ask for help?” Oh-h-h! That last sentence is a killer for people...
“Do you want to go anywhere this afternoon?" The Husband looked at me and answered, “Not really. I need to relax.” He knew this meant missing out on visiting a national treasure in the United States (we wouldn't be coming back). And this is a place I had...
This delightful interview came just in time to help with those sometimes-notorious stressful family get-togethers at Christmas. But it works for any gathering or networking venue. Sandy Parker – of Pink Lady Posse Podcast fame – and I chat about never insisting on...
In the United States, November is the month we officially focus on the ultimate in experiencing a non-overwhelmed life: expressing gratitude and thankfulness. Annually, the fourth Thursday in November is a time we set aside to thank God for our country and...
[Read or listen to the post 😎 ] Although I’ve been preaching the non-overwhelm concept for years, I’ve never thought about it from this angle. In July, Sue Lehman – from Keep it Simple with Sue – posted an article that stopped me in my tracks. When I reached...
[ Read or listen to the end 😎 for your free checklist resource. ] Now, granted, my title carries a big promise. But here's a great way to de-stress tomorrow morning. For everything you can prepare tonight? Prepare it tonight! Yup! This is such a game-changer I had...
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A few months ago, my copy mentor – Belinda Weaver of Copywrite Matters – gave us a set of habit-builder challenges. As you might expect, the one about pausing our schedules immediately caught my eye. Habit Builder #5 spoke to 'the pause' and making the most of...
By the time we near the end of Q1 each year, many people are not 'happy campers.' In my line of work, I usually find that’s because they have not progressed as far on a project(s) as they’d hoped and think they’re a failure. They’ve talked themselves...
[Read or listen to the post 😎 ] I was on a roll, creating some good stuff for soc med. You know the feeling: ideas are coming fast, and they’re all something that will help your readers. You’re on it! Canva, my CRM, and my scheduling calendar were all open...
[Read or listen to the post 😎 ] Hey there, and Happy New Year! Let's begin 2025 by protecting you from some heartache if you post content on social media. Schedule months ahead? Suh-weet! When I acquired my Customer Relationship Management software (CRM),...
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[Read or listen to the post 😎 ] When you were a kid, did that whole “Use these clean sheets and make your bed” thing – before vacation – make sense to you? Me neither. [Non-O moment #6] "Make your bed before we leave on our trip!" Even as an adult, I...
[Read or listen to the post 😎 ] If you joined me in selecting a ‘Word of the Year’ ... something to add peace and calm to 2024 ... how’d it go for you? My word was simplify. I focused on ‘at home,' since my book covers work and life issues. There were some...
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