Archive for December 2019
You’re Allowed To Be Human So Stop Apologizing! | 12 Days of Life Editing | Day 12
Years ago when I was working a retail job, I was chatting with my coworker by the registers when all of a sudden, she farted. Loudly. She immediately turned bright red and said, “I’m so sorry. I had curry for lunch.” She looked like she wanted to die or at least run back into the…
Read MoreThe Weird Thing I Do to Conquer My To-Do List | 12 Days of Life Editing | Day 11
OK, so I’m a bit of a weirdo. I dance around my apartment singing 80s pop music at the top of my lungs. I watch Disney cartoons and cry like a baby when tragedy strikes. I’ll never get over the death of Bing Bong. But I’m also a weirdo when it comes to planning. There’s…
Read More3 Fast Ways to Fix a Stressful Day | 12 Days of Life Editing | Day 10
Life coaches are calm, cool, and collected at all times and never have stressful days. Right? No way! I’m here to bust that myth. Coaches are real people, just like you! I experience plenty of stressful days when I just want to scream my head off, jump in the car, and spend the day at…
Read More3 Things You Don’t Need to Edit in Your Life | 12 Days of Life Editing | Day 9
Today’s advice is a little different: I’m sharing the things you DON’T need to edit in your life. There’s this idea that life editing is all about changing every aspect of yourself until you’re completely unrecognizable. That may be true for certain kinds of life coaching, but a big part of life editing is accepting…
Read MoreHow to Feel More In Control of Your Life—Starting Today! | 12 Days of Life Editing | Day 8
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can make anyone feel a little nutty. There are a ton of activities, parties, presents to buy, snow to deal with, and whiny kids. Not to mention the usual work stress and family drama. When your life feels out of control, it’s time to take a step…
Read More3 Ways to Choose the Perfect Planner for You | 12 Days of Life Editing | Day 7
It’s well established that I have a slight obsession with planners. But despite buying at least a half dozen new ones per year, I still use all my planners because I make sure they fit my personality and lifestyle before I whip out my credit card. It’s heartbreaking when you’re using a planner for a…
Read MoreHow to Get Unstuck in Your Career | 12 Days of Life Editing | Day 6
Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago meant I experienced my fair share of blizzards. I remember 8-year-old me trudging through the waist-high snow on my way to school. Every few feet I’d get stuck and wonder why I was expending so much effort to get somewhere I didn’t want to go. Maybe you’re feeling…
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