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13 Easy Ways to Fix a Bad Day | Make Any Bad Day a Good Day

I have a small yellow sticky note stuck to my desk drawer that says, “Every day is a good day.” This tiny affirmation reminds me that there are positive things happening all around me, but I must be mindful enough to notice them. No day is completely good, and no day is completely bad, but…

Top 5 Excuses to Stay Stuck (Which One Is Yours?)

As a life and business coach, I hear a lot of excuses from my potential clients. Why they won’t start a business. Why they want to play small. Why they won’t raise their prices. Why they want to throw in the towel and hide under the covers forever. All those excuses have one thing in…

The Real Reason to Be Your Own Boss

When it comes down to it, the real reason I’m my own boss is because of salad. Let me explain . . . Back in 2010, I was a book editor working in an enormous skyscraper in downtown Chicago. I wore a suit every day, strutted around in high heels, and felt oh-so-business-y and professional.…

3 Ways to Earn $5000 This Month

The average full-time income in the United States is $60,000 per year or about $5000 per month. Obviously, that number is higher or lower depending on your exact location. But no matter where you call home, an extra full-time income would dramatically change your life. My Goodbye 9-to-5 program includes all the best business strategies to…

Editor’s Notebook 276

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 Book I’m currently reading: Not a book, but I’m enjoying the Everyday Witch Tarot Cards this spooky season. 6 Clever DIY Planner Projects to Help Keep…

How to Take Fridays Off Forever

I remember how exciting it was as a kid to get an unexpected Friday off. Maybe it was a teacher planning day or a holiday, but we had been blessed with a 3-day weekend and that meant time to sleep in and watch “The Price Is Right” in my jammies. As an adult, my old…

Why You Should Be the Breadwinner In Your Family

One of the best parts of running your own business is that you don’t have to follow the old rules. You chose your products. You choose your work hours. And most importantly, you choose your prices. I was beyond happy to throw off the shackles from my old corporate career. No more begging for raises.…