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See You in September! Life Editor Weekend is Back

There are 3 different kinds of ice cream in my freezer right now. . . Chocolate cherry for me, fruit smoothie pops for Chris, and peanut butter doggie ice cream for Skyla. It must be summer! When the temperature rises and it feels like the sun never goes to sleep, I spend my days cooling…

Oooohh, We’re Halfway There! Save 60% Off Edited Year Planners

Psst! The Edited Year Planners are on sale for a limited time. Click here for all the details and get your bundle today. I’ve always been a bit of a nerd. Back in my college days, I avoided common rites of passage such as blowing off classes, getting drunk, and sleeping around. Instead I spent…

Sneak Peek: Enjoy This LEFB Video Now!

OK, I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for instant gratification. No amount of telling myself to chill out, take a breath, and be patient will stop the persistent “gimme, gimme, gimme!” voice in my head. When I set my sights on something—a goal, a new book, a fabulous set of pens, a gooey chocolatey cupcake—I…

Everyone Told Me I Was Wrong

When you put yourself out there and let the world see all the vulnerable bits that make up the real you . . . well, you’re bound to attract some naysayers. Four years ago, I was surrounded by people who thought they knew my business better than me. The generic “live your dreams!” style of…

Why You Need Mandatory White Space (and How to Get It!)

If you think you can cruise through life skimping on your sleep, ignoring your energy levels, and putting everyone else’s needs before your own, then you are setting yourself up for major burnout. White space (also known as self-care) isn’t about being lazy, and it’s certainly not just for hippies or beauty queens. I hate…

My Typical Day as a Life Coach

Ever since I became a life coach 6 years ago, my workdays have been anything but boring. I get to share my clients’ successes, advise them when they’re struggling, record and edit videos, run my membership site, and a hundred other tasks that let me be creative while I support others. It sure beats sitting…

This is HUGE! Behind the scenes of the Life Editor Clubhouse

One of my favorite activities to do here in Orlando is to take a behind-the-scenes tour at the Walt Disney World theme parks. I love seeing the inner workings of the rides and attractions and how the miles of wires, animatronic figures, set designs, and even piped-in smells create a one-of-a-kind experience. There’s so much…