How to Enjoy Your Alone Time Without Feeling Lonely

I’ve always been a natural extrovert. I love interacting with other people and surrounding myself with friends and lively conversation. Being alone is never as satisfying to me as being with a crowd. But life’s funny sometimes, and now I spend almost all of my time alone or with very few people. When I quit…

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The Bright Side of Failure

“It’s just like riding a bicycle—you never forget!” People say that phrase when describing a task that’s easy to pick up again even if it’s been a while since you’ve done it. Think tying your shoes or long division. But when someone says it to me, I just stare blankly. For although I’ve mastered lace-up…

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The Truth About Competition

I’m not a competitive person. This might come as a shock to you if you’ve ever played a game of Trivial Pursuit with me. Aside from my obsession with colorful plastic pie pieces, I try to avoid situations where I’m pitted against someone else in direction competition. I’ve never played sports other than cheerleading, and…

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New Clubhouse Class: An Edited Mind

What mindset blocks are holding you back from achieving your dreams? I’m hosting a new class exclusively for the Life Editor Clubhouse that will teach you how to overcome your limiting beliefs so that you can make positive progress every day.  During “An Edited Mind,” you’ll learn why self-doubt, fear, and impostor syndrome are holding you…

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The Life Editor Podcast Ep. 10: Simple Forgiveness Exercises

Today, I want to talk about forgiveness. This might feel like a bit of a heavier topic than normal, but it’s an important part of life editing. Much of what we’re discussing today is mentioned in my book How to Remove Toxic People From Your Life, which is part of the Editor’s Toolkit, so be…

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Editor’s Notebook 66

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 A Self-Compassion Exercise. Give yourself a break. The 17 Choices That Will Change Your Life. Number 13 is my favorite. 6 Scientific Ways to Overcome Writer’s…

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