Archive for December 2019
3 Ways to Train Yourself to Work Faster | 12 Days of Life Editing | Day 5
I don’t know about you, but it seems like the times when I have a hundred projects in front of me and barely enough time to finish them is the exact moment my brain likes to take a vacation. I’ll suddenly remember that I have to fold the laundry, or check something on social media,…
Read MoreHow Much Should You Give Away for Free? | 12 Days of Life Editing | Day 4
Everyone likes getting something for free, but is giving away your content a smart business strategy? This is the 12 Days of Life Editing, my annual countdown to Christmas where I share bite-sized life editing wisdom to help you feel merry and bright. Plus, spots are now open for the 12 Week Edit, a coaching package…
Read MoreYour Job Is Not the Problem—YOU Are! | 12 Days of Life Editing | Day 3
Everyone has a job horror story. Maybe it’s a nasty manager. Maybe the pay barely covers your rent. Maybe the commute is so long and torturous that you never have time to be with your family. I’ve had plenty of nightmare jobs in the past, but one thing I’ve learned is that we have more…
Read MoreHow the Internet Changed My Career Forever | 12 Days of Life Editing | Day 2
The internet is a strange and glorious thing. You can find information on anything you want, connect with people all over the world, and watch billions of funny cat video for endless entertainment. 10 years ago, I would have never imagined how the internet would forever change my career. Watch today’s video to find out…
Read More5 Essential Goals for Your 2020 Planner | 12 Days of Life Editing | Day 1
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—planner season! Nothing beats cozying up with a mug of hot cocoa and your planner for next year. The crisp blank pages are begging for all your dreams and schemes. And life editing can help you choose resolutions you won’t hate by February! This is the 12 Days…
Read MoreEditor’s Notebook 178
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 The Upside of Stress. It’s not all bad! 7 Things You Should Absolutely Stop Apologizing For. Sorry not sorry. Why I’m Wrong About Everything (And So…
Read MoreHow to Use the Placebo Effect to Get What You Want | 5 Friday Edits
Let me share a funny little story of how I’ve used the placebo effect in my life. When I was in elementary school, I had this weird routine where I would eat a bunch of Smarties candies at the start of recess because I thought they were magic pills that would make me run faster.…
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