The Smart Advice That Pisses Me Off

I love working with my clients, giving them advice, and helping them solve their problems. There’s this one piece of smart advice that I’ve seen all over the place, and it’s one I share with my clients. But to be honest, it really pisses me off. What is it and why does this make me…

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Link Roundup: Thankful All Month

November’s a special time in the Grayson household. Chris and I will celebrate our anniversary next week (11 years!), and we try to show gratitude all month long. I just finished decorating this year’s Thank You Jar. Have you started your Thank You Jar? There’s still time! Read this post about my fun tradition of…

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Link Roundup: Halloween Treats

Hey there, witches and ghouls! This week, I’ve been watching loads of Halloween specials (“I got a rock.”), so here are my favorite Halloween links to share with you. In the comments below, let me know your plans for Halloween! What I’m Reading and Watching The Undead Guide to Killing Your Blog What’s Really in…

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Dream Big and Make Small Changes

Today I’m linking up with my friend Andrea at DreAm heART sMart ArT for her blog challenge. The prompt is “DREAMS”. I’m all about dreaming big: lavish vacations, gorgeous clothes, the perfect job, a healthy and strong body… That’s what life’s about, right? We should always be dreaming about living a better life, enjoying time…

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Link Roundup: Fall Resolutions

I may not have stepped foot in a classroom for nearly a decade, but fall always reminds me of a fresh start. It’s my kind of “new year.” Since October starts on Monday (…wow, really?), I’m using this weekend to sort out some of my fall goals. I like having quarterly goals for myself, my…

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Increase Your Focus and Productivity With a Brain Dump

When I was in elementary school, my teachers would have us do the same activity before writing an essay, story, or other important paper. They called it “brainstorming,” and we were instructed to fill a piece of paper with whatever thoughts or ideas we came up with about a particular topic. We were just supposed…

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How to Make a Decision With Brackets (Video)

Sometimes I have too many choices rolling around inside my head, and it seems impossible to focus and actually make a decision. There are a few things you can do when you can’t make a decision: Those are good ideas, but I use a decision-making tool that helps me organize my choices, consider each one…

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