3 Essential Boundaries You Need in Your Life

I once had a life coach who liked to use funny metaphors to illustrate her points. One of her favorite nuggets of wisdom was to say that “your life is like a dog park.” If you let your dog run loose in the neighborhood, then she could get lost or hit by a car. A…

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7 Reasons Why You Fall Asleep at Your Desk

When I was in college, I had a bad habit of sleeping around. No, I’m not talking about hopping into bed with every guy I met. My husband Chris and I were college sweethearts, and on the spectrum of sex appeal, I was closer to Minnie Mouse than Jessica Rabbit. But I did find myself…

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Editor’s Notebook 134

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 Why We Feel Lonely and Odd. You’re not so different from everyone else. Let’s Talk About Burnout. So real and vulnerable. Every entrepreneur needs to read…

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How to Infuse Every Day With the Energy of Completion

I’ve been a life coach (or Queen of Productivity as one of my clients calls me) for nearly 5 years, but I still have days when my energy dries up and it’s impossible get moving. My monster to-do list will sit untouched on my desk while I watch silly YouTube videos, reorganize my office supplies,…

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The Difference Between Self-Comfort and Self-Care

When it comes to white space, not all activities are created equal. I’m sure you’ve noticed in the past when doing something you thought would energize you instead drained your energy or made you fee like you were wasting your time. Many people choose numbing activities such as binge-watching TV shows or eating junk food…

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12 Days of Life Editing: Day 5 All-Day Energy

Welcome to Day 5 of the 12 Days of Life Editing! Each day for the 12 days leading up to Christmas, I’m sharing a different tip to help you edit your life. Why the celebration? Because I’ve got 2 big announcements for the end of the year. First, if you join my Life Editor Clubhouse…

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