Posts Tagged ‘happiness’
Editor’s Notebook 277
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 Book I’m currently reading: The perfect book for cozy nights curled up by the fireplace. Being Around Birds Boosts Our Mental Well-Being Even 8 Hours After Hearing…
Read MoreIf You’d Do It For Your Best Friend, Do It For YOU!
Let’s do a visualization exercise that I lead my clients through when they’re falling into bad habits and giving in to their excuses. Imagine your best friend (someone who doesn’t live with you) is standing at your front door. Her house just burned down, and she only has the clothes on her back. Her kids…
Read MoreThe Real Reason to Be Your Own Boss
When it comes down to it, the real reason I’m my own boss is because of salad. Let me explain . . . Back in 2010, I was a book editor working in an enormous skyscraper in downtown Chicago. I wore a suit every day, strutted around in high heels, and felt oh-so-business-y and professional.…
Read MoreCraving Freedom? Set More Boundaries!
When I first started my life coaching business, I was desperate to get sales. My day job as a book editor had me at the brink of burnout, and I knew I could quit that job if I made enough money through coaching. So, I scheduled as many client calls as possible. Any day. Any time. I…
Read MoreEditor’s Notebook 276
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 Book I’m currently reading: Not a book, but I’m enjoying the Everyday Witch Tarot Cards this spooky season. 6 Clever DIY Planner Projects to Help Keep…
Read MoreHow to Take Fridays Off Forever
I remember how exciting it was as a kid to get an unexpected Friday off. Maybe it was a teacher planning day or a holiday, but we had been blessed with a 3-day weekend and that meant time to sleep in and watch “The Price Is Right” in my jammies. As an adult, my old…
Read MoreWhy You Should Never Have a Plan B
Imagine your dream life . . . Feeling good about yourself, surrounded by supportive friends, earning money for doing what you love. Pretty amazing, right? But why do so many of us have a “backup” choice in case we don’t reach our goals and get what we really want? When I work with a coaching…
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