Posts Tagged ‘self-care’
Life Editor’s Picks: Let’s Do Lunch
OK, stop what you’re doing. It’s time for a break! Grab your purse and let’s step away from our desks. We’ll stretch our legs, clear our heads, and get some yummy food in our grumbly tummies. Many entrepreneurs skip lunch altogether and plow through their work like hamsters spinning on their wheels. But taking a…
Read More10 Habits of Expert Life Editors
Life editing isn’t a one-and-done task. Your life is always changing so you’ll always be editing. So what makes some Life Editors wildly successful while others stay at the “surface level” stage? Expert Life Editors look for ways to go deeper and up their game. They’re not content to make half-hearted efforts. They’re all in,…
Read MoreTo the Teacher Who Saved My Life
“Bananas! Bananas! Bananas!” It was the first day of my sophomore year of high school, and everyone in my English class was acting nuts. The girl on my left was screaming like a starving monkey. The boy on my right stood on his chair and began reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Another girl raced to…
Read MoreEditor’s Notebook 116
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 How Stress Affects Your Brain. What are you worrying about? We Are Lisa Simpson: 30 Years with the Smartest and Saddest Kid in Grade Two. She’s…
Read MoreMastering the Fine Art of Sandwich Productivity
When you’re avoiding an awful task on your to-do list, you might find little things to occupy your time so you don’t have to do it. You might start a load of laundry, take a walk around the block, or make a sandwich. Well, that sandwich is a fabulous idea, but not how you think!…
Read MoreEditor’s Notebook 115
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 Put the “Pre” in Appreciation. I love this idea of showing people you value them before they do you a favor. How I Trick Myself Into…
Read MoreLife Editor’s Picks: April Showers
April showers bring May flowers, but for now, we’re stuck with gloomy skies and wet socks. Don’t let the stormy spring weather get you down! Personally, I love rainy days. It’s super comforting to snuggle up in a light sweater, drink a delicious cup of tea, and listen to the patter of rain drops on…
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