It’s Time for a Mental Health Day

Out of all the steps of the Life Editing Process, there’s one that seems to give people the most trouble. Any guesses? It’s Step 5: Make White Space for Personal Self-Care. The fact that this one is so difficult to implement shows me how much we desperately need to take a break in our lives.…

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My Monthly Edit: March 2015

This is a series of posts where I share what I’m editing in my life and business. It’s a behind-the-scenes peek at what I’m working on, what I’m editing, and where I might be struggling. Perfectionism sucks. Authenticity rules. My Gratitude Foundation March has been good to me. I was able to connect with some…

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Free LEFB Webinar: Self-Care Smackdown!

If you’re like most women, you’re not taking care of yourself as well as you could be. How often does your self-care get pushed to the back of your mind because you’re too busy focusing on your business, day job, kids, spouse, parents, friends, stalker, coworkers, or dog? Here’s the truth: If you don’t take…

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Life Editor’s Picks: Cozy Book Nook

Today I’m introducing a new series of posts to share some of my favorite things. But unlike Oprah, these are things you can most likely afford. It’s probably no surprise to you that I’m an avid reader, seeing as I’m a former book editor. I have a dream of designing a reading space in a…

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3 Reasons to Take a White Space Break to Avoid Burnout

You’ve probably heard the saying, “We teach what we need to learn.” Well, that was especially true for me this week! I recently wrapped up the last week of my Beta Test for my upcoming group coaching program Life Editing for Beginners (doors open September 2!). The final lesson involved Step 5 of the Life…

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Editor’s Notebook 5

The Editor’s Notebook posts are 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 Build a Successful Creative Blog. I’m in the middle of a 3-day workshop hosted by the talented April Bowles-Olin, and I’m learning so many fantastic…

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Question of the Week: Where Do You Feel Most at Peace?

Sometimes life can be kind of crummy, and you just want to crawl under a rock and cry. Or eat Twizzlers. Or both. (Side note: check this out if you’re having a bad day, and watch this if you need to give yourself permission to cry.) But when I’m feeling all mixed up and grumpy,…

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