Posts Tagged ‘love’
How to Convince Your Spouse to Let You Quit Your Job
Two years ago, I was running a mildly successful personal development blog. And by mildly, I mean I had 10 readers. But I loved my dorky little space on the internet, and I dreamed about expanding it into a business with flashy digital products and helpful private coaching sessions. I saw other people (younger people,…
Read MoreLiving With Regrets: Would You Forget If You Could?
We all have regrets. I regret that time I cut my own bangs when I was 8, or when I wore 6-inch “Spice Girls” platform shoes as a teenager. But seriously, I have bigger regrets too. Like not listening to my friends who told me my high school boyfriend was gay (he was), or when…
Read MoreElevate Series: Open Your Grip on Expectations
Today I’m sharing another entry in my series of guest posts on Stratejoy that I write as a member of Molly Mahar’s 2014 Elevate Mastermind. I’m a huge Disney fan, and this guest post is about how my business is like the movie Frozen. Well, except for the talking snowman. You’ll learn: The secret I…
Read MoreBook Review: 31 Days of Serving My Husband
My dear friend Ashley Urke from Domestic Fashionista just released her second book based on her popular blog series, and I was one of the lucky few to snag an advance copy. Woo hoo! 31 Days of Serving My Husband: The Devotional is a daily workbook designed to help modern women have the type of…
Read MoreWhat Your Bitch Face Is Costing You
“Heeeeeyyyy, Smiley!!!” As I passed by the cute guy from the mailroom, he called me by my nickname and gave me a high five. I couldn’t help but smile even wider. He nodded once, winked, and then continued down the hallway. I had been working at my first “real” job out of college for only…
Read MoreTiny Tip Thursday: Show and Tell
I have a very special edition of Tiny Tip Thursday for you in honor of the American holiday of Thanksgiving, our gratitude celebration where we give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. We’re talking about how you can let your loved ones know how much you care. It takes more than simply saying,…
Read MoreA Letter From My 75-Year-Old Self
Today, I’m sharing wisdom from a very wise chick—my future self. What advice would your future self share with you? What would she say about the obstacles you’re facing right now? I’m participating in Amber Krzys’s Rock Your Body Challenge, and the challenge this week is to write a letter to yourself from your 75-year-old…
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