5 Essential Ways to Protect Your Small Business

When you first start your business, you probably have stars in your eyes as you imagine all the wonderful things you’ll create and the people you’ll help. (Psst! Did you know you can set up your biz in just 60 days?) But if you take off the rose-colored glasses for a moment, you’ll see that…

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No-Brainer Ways for Entrepreneurs to Reduce Stress

Being an entrepreneur isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes it’s downright gross. Let me explain. In early 2019, my health took a nosedive when the perfect storm of stress, depression, and anxiety hit me square in the face. Keeping up with my business responsibilities had become impossible. My skin broke out in a red, itchy…

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Editor’s Notebook 211

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 The Magic of a Fresh Start. This is completely true. A fresh start makes it easier to stick to new good habits and feel hopeful. How…

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60 Days Left. Wanna Make ’em Count?

There are only 60 days left of 2020. You (like many of my clients) might be thinking, “Good riddance!” This year has been tough in so many ways, and more than a few of my friends and clients have lost their jobs or had their hours severely reduced. In fact, one of my income streams…

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Life Editor’s Picks: Stress Relief

The other day I was crushing my to-do list and knocking out one task after another. But I was so caught up in accomplishing every little thing that I forgot to take care of myself. Oops! A massive stress headache was my reward for all that productivity. It’s easy to get swept away with doing…

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NEW! Check Out the July Clubhouse Classes

Happy July! My fellow American Life Editors and I celebrated a subdued Independence Day last weekend. I may not have enjoyed any fireworks or festivals, but there was one big benefit to being stuck inside . . .  Plenty of time to add new classes to the Life Editor Clubhouse! If you haven’t visited the Clubhouse in a while,…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Editor Academy

If you’re still reading these blog posts about Life Editor Academy, then you’re probably feeling like your life could use a little rewriting. OK, maybe a lot of rewriting. You’re thinking that you’re meant for bigger and better things but this “rough draft” version of you just isn’t cutting it. What could your next chapter…

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