7 Success Habits
Brainstorming Your Book
Lifestyle
If you are working full-time but dreaming of a more flexible lifestyle, here are a few flexible jobs to consider. Lifestyle design often seems to go hand-in-hand with working online. The general consensus is that working online is the best way to gain more freedom in the way you work and will allow you to
7 Success Habits to Power Up Your Day I have struggled with my own productivity at times and I have come up with 7 ideas to help power up your day. 1. Make Music Playlists to Fuel your Purpose When my oldest son was about 8, he would ask me to play Panera Music to
Do You Struggle to Reach Your Goals? Did you make a big New Year’s Resolution this year? Maybe it was to finally lose those 30 extra pounds. Maybe it was to get back into shape so you can play at the park with the grandkids. Maybe it was to finally quit smoking or pay off
How to Design Your Morning Routine for Success Here are a few ideas to help power up your day. Use them during your new two-hour morning routine or add them elsewhere to supercharge your productivity. Make Music Playlists to Fuel your Purpose Starting your morning with music can energize, galvanize and inspire. It can also
I am delighted to announce the launch of my new podcast ~ Design Your Lifestyle Podcast.My Design Your Lifestyle Podcast Studio I have been on a journey of re-inventing myself. This journey began officially back in 2011 when I lost my full-time job at a local college. At the time, I didn’t see the loss
When you hear the words lifestyle design, you will probably find yourself thinking of digital nomads. These are people who take their laptop under one arm and go traveling around the world to spend time in other countries. They work on the go and this gives them the freedom and flexibility to see amazing sights,
Are you looking for ways to increase your energy and productivity each day? Are you stressed out because you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? Maybe it seems that way, but every person on the planet gets the same 24 hours to work with each day. Why are yours
Your self-esteem or sense of self-worth are tied directly to how you feel about and care for yourself. We’re talking about every aspect of you – your mind, your body, and your spirit. When you take great care of yourself, you demonstrate that you value your health and wellbeing. You prioritize yourself. Simple self-care habits
One of the joys of being an entrepreneur is being able to travel and help my family when I am needed. I wrote this article a couple years ago after traveling to Arizona to help my sister during the last part of her pregnancy. My sweet little niece will be two on Valentine’s Day. ——-
“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” ― Nora Ephron Have you ever looked back at your life like it was a movie? Maybe it was a near death experience or special occasion that triggered a flash of memories. Are you playing the hero of your own life? When you look
Money
Hidden Profits in Your Kindle Books Publishing Kindle books is all the rage right now. Everyone who wants to make money online is doing it. At least the smart ones are. The reason is that there are a lot more ways to make money with a Kindle book than simply from book sales. Here are
One of the best ways to design your lifestyle is to write and self-publish a book on Amazon Kindle. I published my first book in 2015 called the Power of Content Marketing. I wrote this book because I wanted to answer the questions that people were asking me about what kind of content to put
Are you ready to finally write that book you’ve been thinking about? Have you been brainstorming your book? For many entrepreneurs, a book is the ideal marketing tool. It not only perfectly positions you as the expert you are, but it also allows you to reach a much wider audience than you likely could on
Want to know what sets the uber-successful apart from the wannabe entrepreneurs? Want to learn some entrepreneur mindset tricks? It’s not money, or brilliant ideas, or even powerful friends. All of those things (and more) are nice to have, but they’re not a requirement of success. What is a must-have, though, is a good attitude.
Writing & Blogging
Hidden Profits in Your Kindle Books Publishing Kindle books is all the rage right now. Everyone who wants to make money online is doing it. At least the smart ones are. The reason is that there are a lot more ways to make money with a Kindle book than simply from book sales. Here are
One of the best ways to design your lifestyle is to write and self-publish a book on Amazon Kindle. I published my first book in 2015 called the Power of Content Marketing. I wrote this book because I wanted to answer the questions that people were asking me about what kind of content to put
Are you ready to finally write that book you’ve been thinking about? Have you been brainstorming your book? For many entrepreneurs, a book is the ideal marketing tool. It not only perfectly positions you as the expert you are, but it also allows you to reach a much wider audience than you likely could on
Adult Coloring Books are the latest rage. If you walk into a book store now, you see a huge array of adult coloring books. I loved coloring as a kid. Even today, if we are at a restaurant with a kids menu and crayons, I will ask for some too. It’s very relaxing to color
I never thought of myself as a writer. My mother was the writer in our family. I did not see writing as a career path for me. I was a shy and quite child. I always thought of myself as an artist or crafter. I enjoyed making things with my hands, drawing, sewing, and painting.
Motivation
Preparing for Roadblocks, Flat Tires, & Detours in Growing Business You will hit some challenges when growing your business. That’s OK! Never lie to yourself about the obstacles that could come up, especially when it comes to a business venture. Even a bootstrapping business will have a great investment of time and energy, if not
Habits vs Goals vs New Year’s Resolutions ~ What’s the difference? This morning I went out for my morning walk and I was shocked by how many people were also out walking. Usually, I don’t see very many people on the sidewalks and trails that I walk. Then I remembered that it was January in sunny
Have you ever wondered how the most powerful entrepreneurs work more effectively? I have been enjoying listening to the Peak Work Summit presentations. I have learned so many awesome secrets of top entrepreneurs. I have learned that my sleep patterns make me a dolphin which is nicer than saying insomniac. As an entrepreneur and former
How to Break Down Your Big Audacious Goals into Steps and Tasks It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you have Big Audacious Goals that you have set for yourself. So much so that I don’t even know where to start. Have you ever had guests over and set out snacks for them to eat like sausage
I live very close to Disney’s Magic Kingdom so I am constantly reminded of Walt Disney’s Dream. As a kid, Disney was called a day-dreamer by his teachers. He loved to clown around and had a hard time staying focused. The good news is Walt never stopped being a dreamer. It’s time for you to
Are you looking for ways to increase your energy and productivity each day? Are you stressed out because you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? Maybe it seems that way, but every person on the planet gets the same 24 hours to work with each day. Why are yours
The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself. Anna Quindlen Perfectionism has been a part of my life for years. In fact, I used to brag about being a perfectionist. Perfectionism has stopped me in my tracks many times and it
Your self-esteem or sense of self-worth are tied directly to how you feel about and care for yourself. We’re talking about every aspect of you – your mind, your body, and your spirit. When you take great care of yourself, you demonstrate that you value your health and wellbeing. You prioritize yourself. Simple self-care habits
7 Ways to Develop a Motivated Mindset It may be that your state of mind can make the difference between a successful business and a failed one. It can make a difference in your personal satisfaction and how others view your business efforts. Developing a successful mindset is key. But how? Here are some tips.
Motivation is the key to reaching any goal. Motivation though, isn’t a constant thing. It ebbs and flows like the tide. You’ll have periods of high energy where you’re very productive, and times when you are lethargic and work is very difficult. The temptation to quit can be strong when your motivation ebbs. The key
Relationships
Leading a healthy and happy family life depends upon the state of your marriage. If both of you are happy then this transfers over to your children. If you are not then most likely your children will pick up on this and respond by being unhappy too. This article provides a few tips for a
How Happy Would You Say Your Family Life Is? Are you content or do you find yourself wishing that you had more time to spend with your family? Let’s take a look at how you can raise a happy family even with a busy work schedule. It’s no secret that today both parents are
Family Comes First – Are You Sure About That? Recently, I attended a conference that said we should not put our family first. I was surprised by this. This gentleman said put your faith first, then fitness, then family. This made a lot of sense because faith is often what leads us to family and if
6 Ways to Spend Time with your Teenager that you will Both Enjoy 1. Learn Something New Together You’ll find yourself laughing at your mistakes and rooting each other on as you try to create, build or something you’ve never done before. Sometimes teens forget that adults are real people who struggle and overcome difficulties
Fun Ways To Spend Time With Your Family It’s common for families to spend time together only during big events. In our fast-paced world, we spend all day at work during the week and the weekends are spent doing chores and running errands. We fall into our beds each night with a sigh, realizing another
4 Ways to Make Family Dinners Stress-Free One of the things that I vowed to do when I left corporate America is to have family meals at home more. We know that our family should eat together as often as often as possible. After all, research shows that it builds stronger family bonds, reduces the
Are You Sabotaging Your Romantic Relationship Without Knowing It? There’s a whole lot to learn when you are building a new romantic relationship. You know you love each other and want it to last, but you don’t know each other well enough to have the patterns down pat. It takes time and understanding to manage
Why Does My Family Walk All Over Me? Are You Struggling With Family Boundaries? Ever feel like a human doormat? Here’s an even more painful question: Are you inviting people to walk all over you? When I used to work as a department chair, I complained about feeling taking advantage of to another co-worker. His
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