3 practical ways to practice self-love this Valentine’s Day
When you think about going on a date with yourself, what image comes to mind? For me, this idea conjures visions of leisurely bubble baths, buying yourself a dozen long-stemmed roses, or checking into an AirBnB for a long weekend. I don’t know about you, but I personally don’t relate …
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Why I don’t care about my post-baby weight gain (advice for giving fewer f*cks enclosed)
Do you ever waste time and energy beating yourself up about something you think you *should* change—but in your heart of hearts, you KNOW it isn’t a good use of your time? For as long as I can remember, I’ve tried to hide, suck in, or flatten the look of my …
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How to use tarot & oracle cards as a business owner and entrepreneur
Do you have a deck of oracle cards or tarot cards sitting in your office? I have several. Like, more than 5. They’re one of my favorite tools for accessing my creativity and intuition. Whether I’m planning my work day, mulling over a problem, or forecasting my grand plans for …
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How to bounce back after postponing or letting go of a goal
Let’s face it: Just because we work hard to create something in our business or life DOESN’T mean we get the solution we want when we want it. Delays, sidetracking, and postponements are inevitable parts of the creation process. Sometimes, the wisest use of your energy is to hit pause …
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Is it time to let go?
A few months ago, I realized I wanted to name my business. It was an exciting moment for me, because I’ve spent a LOT of time naming other people’s stuff. For years, when I worked as a copywriter and brand strategist, I helped clients come up with names for their …
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On living your vision at the speed of your life
Ten years ago, I was in a pretty dark place. I’d quit my safe, secure, and enjoyable corporate job to move in with my boyfriend (who lived seven hours away from all of my family and friends). More accurately, I quit my job so I could force myself to take …
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How to be present (a practical guide)
In my last post, I discussed the problem with our view of work-life balance and how a shift in perspective to being present can help create a more balanced life. (Need a refresher? Click here.) Today, I’ll guide you though three practical suggestions for being more present in your life. …
Read MoreBetter than balance
We’ve officially entered the holiday season here in the U.S. As female business owners with families and professional ambitions, one question keeps popping up: How do we balance it all? Work-life balance is a highly sought-after outcome among many of my clients and business friends. But what if the concept of work-life …
Read MoreThree Tools to Exit the 3 Stages of Overwhelm
Last time I popped by, I talked about the three stages of overwhelm: acute, chronic, and systemic. (Need a refresher? Click here.) Today, I want to give you a few tools you can use to diffuse overwhelm when you’re in it. I’ve included one actionable first step to take for …
Read MoreThe 3 Stages of Overwhelm
Last week I was standing in the kitchen talking to my husband about returning to work after his paternity leave. He mentioned hundreds of emails, a slew of urgent deadlines, and the unfinished attic upstairs. Sighing and scrubbing a baking sheet, he said, “I just can’t picture a world where it’s possible …
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