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21 Essential Life Lessons

Blogging collaborations are smoking hot these days, and with good reason. Inviting a diverse blend of voices to share in an ebook or other project brings depth and fresh perspectives to a topic, not to mention it’s a great way to lighten the writing workload. Plus, promotional power for the project multiplies in proportion to…

How to Get More Bang for Your Membership Buck

When I first started blogging, I was riding waves of confusion. Small wonder then I sped full steam ahead towards the first membership program that crossed my radar. Lucky for me, the program was top-notch. What wasn’t so lucky is that the program content was way over my head because I didn’t do my homework…

How to Get Off the Meltdown City Express

A few days ago, I had a meltdown. No, it wasn’t my typical hair-smoking, eye-twitching, someone-better-call-the-paramedics variety, but it was close enough. Between a computer virus, a broken water pipe, and steamy temperatures, I ended up boarding the Meltdown City Express, and that’s never a fun trip. In fact, the Express had just passed the…

What Are You Doing to Yourself?

I’ve been asking myself that question a lot lately. Because the truth is, when I feel busy, rushed, stressed, overtired, or overwhelmed, it’s not because of someone or something ‘out there.’ It’s because of me and the things I do to myself. Things like: Saying ‘yes’ instead of ‘no.’ Not practicing proper self-care. Holding myself…

How to Grow Your Blog With Kindness

When I was a little girl, my parents took me to church every Sunday morning. Even though the better part of those hours were spent wiggling in the pew and making googly eyes at other kids, a few nuggets of wisdom penetrated my youthful noggin. More importantly, they penetrated my heart. One of the brightest…