I Survived a No Caffeine Challenge | Wheel of Mini Goals

During my recent Planning Pajama Party, I introduced the idea of mini goals. These are fun little challenges to get you to step out of your comfort zone for just 5 days. You’re editing your life without the commitment of an enormous project. These mini goals were a big hit with you Life Editors, so…

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You’re Invited to Our Planning Pajama Party 2022!

‘Tis the season for dashed hopes and dreams! The gift-giving holidays at the end of the year can make you eagerly anticipate the delightful goodies you’ll get from friends and family. But it’s inevitable that you won’t get everything you were dreaming of. Here are some of the doozies I’ve received from previous Christmases: We’re…

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How to Stop Waiting and START DOING

I’m a huge fan of the animated show The Simpsons. If you hang around me long enough, you’ll hear me insert random catchphrases from the show into my daily conversations. In one classic episode, the bumbling dad of the family, Homer, starts a snow plowing business. “Call Mr. Plow. That’s my name. That name again is…

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Editor’s Notebook 277

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week Book I’m currently reading: The perfect book for cozy nights curled up by the fireplace. Being Around Birds Boosts Our Mental Well-Being Even 8 Hours After Hearing…

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The Real Reason to Be Your Own Boss

When it comes down to it, the real reason I’m my own boss is because of salad. Let me explain . . .  Back in 2010, I was a book editor working in an enormous skyscraper in downtown Chicago. I wore a suit every day, strutted around in high heels, and felt oh-so-business-y and professional.…

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Why “Set It and Forget It” Won’t Work for You

Remember those infomercials from the 90s for the rotisserie oven that was so user friendly you could just “set it and forget it”? Here’s a visual reminder if you weren’t raised by the TV like me: “Set it and forget it” was quite the catchphrase in my middle school, and we imagined how great it…

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