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10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Quit Your Job | Do This First!

I’m not proud to admit it, but in my younger years, I had a habit of quitting my job without giving 2 weeks notice or even considering my actions. No thought process, just “See ya, wouldn’t wanna be ya!” In my defense, these were horribly toxic workplaces that made me feel like an insignificant speck of…

The 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.…

Craving 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…

Editor’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…

How 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…

I Can’t Believe She Did That! (Story Time)

Story time, Life Editor! This week, I experienced the worst cold marketing ever, and I just had to share the bizarre tale as an example of what not to do. I had just started a free Discovery Call with a potential member for my Goodbye 9-to-5 program. I explained how I would ask her questions about her…

Top 5 Reasons to Quit Your Job

I loved many things about my old corporate job as a medical textbook editor. Using my degree, feeling like my work was making a difference, traveling to conferences. And yet, there’s a lot NOT to like about working for another company, which is why I’ve been my own boss for more than 11 years now. It’s…