Never Too Late to Start | Business Inspiration

Many years ago when I was a book editor, I was insanely jealous of the woman who worked in the cubicle across from me. She was more talented than me! She got promoted before me! She bought a house before me! And worst of all, she was younger than me.  I felt like I was…

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3 Smart Ways to Beat Your Imposter Syndrome

I take pride in being authentically me in my business and personal life, and I encourage my clients to be true to themselves too. That’s why it might surprise you to hear I’m faking it! Yep, behind that confident, all-knowing, coachy persona is a shy little girl playing pretend, and it’s only a matter of…

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Editor’s Notebook 262

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 I Didn’t Read for a Week. Here’s What Happened. I’m usually up for any reading challenge, but not this one. The “No 7s” Rule Has Been…

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YEAR OF YES | Book Club Discussion

How would your life improve if you said YES to the things that scare you? In the memoir Year of Yes, Shonda Rhimes challenges herself to break free from her introverted tendencies and say yes to the things she’s been avoiding but knows will improve her life. I’m so happy to be sharing my thoughts…

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How to Overcome Self-Doubt as a Business Owner

Being an entrepreneur is a full-time job, and while you may be passionate about your business, feelings of self-doubt may creep in occasionally. It’s natural to feel self-doubt when you want your business to succeed. But self-doubt can erode your confidence and damage your business, so you must manage your self-doubt so you can do…

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Simple Ways to Clear Your Mind of Negative Thoughts

Many people look back on their lives and cringe at the things they said or did. Maybe you too? We all make mistakes and do things that cause us unhappiness, stress, and guilt. But wallowing in those self-criticisms won’t improve your life going forward. Here are some simple ways to clear your mind of negative…

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4 Brave Ways to Face Your Fear of the Unknown

Whether you’re starting a business or want try something new, the fear of the unknown can be difficult to overcome. Fear creates mental blocks and influences how we live our lives. When we don’t want to live with the fear of the unknown, then we need to take steps to move forward. Here are 4…

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