NEW! Check Out the July Clubhouse Classes

Happy July! My fellow American Life Editors and I celebrated a subdued Independence Day last weekend. I may not have enjoyed any fireworks or festivals, but there was one big benefit to being stuck inside . . .  Plenty of time to add new classes to the Life Editor Clubhouse! If you haven’t visited the Clubhouse in a while,…

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Life Editor’s Picks: Mid-Year Planners

So 2020 probably didn’t turn out like how you had planned. Honestly, I can barely remember my new year’s resolutions or any of the goals I had for myself. And I bet you’re feeling a little mixed up too. Instead of trudging on and ignoring how much has changed, why not scrap your expectations and…

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4 Steps to Stop Self-Sabotage Forever

One of my clients, who I’ll call Jane, had a huge problem with self-sabotage. She had a promising graphic design business, and we spent an entire weekend making a project plan for updating her website, outlining blog posts and videos, and strategizing her passive income streams. Jane assured me that this was a new beginning…

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3 Reasons to Take a Self-Care Break for Burnout

During this quarantine time, I’ve noticed that my clients tend to fall into one of 2 categories. Either they haven’t looked at their planners in weeks and instead spend their days numbing out watching Netflix and sleeping. Or they’re jazzed that they finally have the time to devote to their long neglected projects so they’re…

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Editor’s Notebook 189

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 Quarantine Books Calculator. Brilliant! Figure out how many books you can read during quarantine, plus recommendations. When the World Is in Chaos, Control What You Can.…

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Life Editor’s Picks: Disney Supplies

All Disney theme parks are temporarily closed because of our recent worldwide health crisis. So instead of easing my anxiety at Disneyland (which is minutes away from my home!), I’m binging on Disney+ and singing “When Will My Life Begin” to my dog Skyla. She’s not amused. Other Disney fans are even recreating their favorite…

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Life Editor’s Picks: Spring Refresh

According to the calendar, it’s finally spring! But you’d never know it since so many of us are forced to self-quarantine in our homes. Our recent global health crisis is making us feel stressed and anxious, so be sure to focus on self-care and other calming practices. Take a meditation break, watch funny movies, video-call…

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