Editor’s Notebook 294

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 New On The Blog The Fall Resolution You Should Make, Based on Your Zodiac Sign. Because we all need a refresh! I will definitely be prioritizing…

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You Down With OPP? It’s Not What You Think!

Back in the 1990s when I was a teenager, there was a hip hop song called “OPP” that was incredibly vulgar . . . so naturally, it became wildly popular.  The catchy hook went, “You down with OPP? Yeah, you know me!” I’ll spare you the details of what OPP means in the song, but today…

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10 Productivity Tips for When You’re Sick of Being Sick

I’m one of those annoying people who doesn’t get sick often. Maybe it’s because I was in medical publishing for 10 years, and I understand the importance of washing your hands—a lot! One of my jobs at book fairs was passing out buttons that said, “Please wash your hands!” in 10 different languages.  Or maybe…

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7 Top Tips for Managing Independent Contractors

Independent contractors are one of the more cost-effective ways to get things done with your business. They’re more affordable than traditional employees and will still complete work to a high standard. Managing independent contractors, however, is a little different than managing their more traditional counterparts. Here are 7 top tips for managing independent contractors. 1.…

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Editor’s Notebook 287

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 Currently Reading: Very Sincerely Yours New On The Blog The Joy of Small Comforts. Add these to your treats and rewards list. 5 ADHD Productivity Hacks That…

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Protect Your Well-Being in a Closed-Minded Society

Looking after your well-being can be difficult, and it may feel easier to give up and let whatever is going to happen, happen. Society can be extremely closed minded if you don’t look or behave a certain way. Despite what people may say, you are worth looking after! Here are some things to do to…

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Life Editor Weekend is ALL INCLUSIVE for August 2023 Retreat!

When you put yourself out there as a “public figure,” you open yourself up to all kinds of feedback and criticism. With more than 30,000 followers across social media and on my email subscriber list, it’s inevitable that I get comments from trolls and haters. Here’s some of the colorful feedback I’ve received: Yeah, sometimes…

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