Life Editor’s Picks: Smell You Later

I’m a huge fan of “The Simpsons,” and I often find myself quoting the characters’ many catchphrases. Local bully, Nelson Muntz, forgoes the usual “goodbyes” in favor of the personal-space-invading “Smell you later!” OK, so I don’t go around sniffing my friends and family…much, but I do enjoy beautiful smells that inspire or motivate me.…

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Editor’s Notebook 92

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 Moana Official Trailer. I’m so excited for this new Disney movie! The Bullet Journal, Minus the Hype, Is Actually a Really Good Planner. Forget about all…

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Editor’s Notebook 90

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! PS, next week is Life Editor Weekend! Click here to get your ticket. What I’m Loving This Week What Your Handwriting Says About You. You probably do more typing than writing,…

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My Favorite Planners for 2016

I’m usually a pretty mild-mannered Life Editor. But the few times I get wildly excited and lose control always involve the same things. No, not chocolate vegan cupcakes or Disney movies. It’s office supplies! I go nuts for colored markers, Post-It notes, file folders, spiral bound notebooks, and sticky labels. And my obsession with office…

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Life Editor’s Picks: Write Now

As a former editor in the publishing world, I used to edit books, newsletters, websites, and loads of marketing materials all written by other people. I used to say that my job as a book editor was to make other people look good. And I still feel that way now that I’m a life editor.…

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Why Your Phone Can Never Replace Your Planner

I’ve been called a lot of things; some good (thanks, clients!), some bad (no thanks, internet trolls!). One thing I hear on a pretty regular basis is the term “old school.” I may run an online business, but some of my coaching techniques are downright low-tech, maybe even retro. But sorry, no break dancing. My…

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Why I Love to Write by Hand

When I was in 5th grade, I won my class’s handwriting contest. I realize that this might seem like a quaint idea by today’s standards. Do children even practice their handwriting anymore? Anyhoo, I was thrilled that my classmates had voted that I had the clearest, neatest handwriting. I think I won some candy or…

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