Planning and Time Tracking For More Power and More Sunshine
This is a story about how planning and tracking your time will give you more control and power. Simple though it is, planning and tracking gives you insight into this grand adventure we’re all doing: L I F E. Knowing how you spend time gives you an honest view of what your life is actually like […]
The Millennial’s Future: Managing Worry and Woe
Last week, I received an email from Jennifer, a fellow UMBC alumna and entrepreneur: “I have a question about your post-grad experience: Did you ever feel frustrated and worried you’d never achieve your future goals? How did you deal with that while you were trying to establish yourself as an adult out of school? Do […]
Choose a Focus (For Your Blog)
In July I attended a blog design webinar hosted by Sarah (XOSarah) and Mariah (Femtrepreneur). It made me realize the benefits of working with blogging entrepreneurs and a learning community. It’s time to invest in making my blog better: I signed up for Sarah’s Badass Babes Blogs Club + E-Course. Lesson 2 of the course is choose a […]
Never More Than One
We all feel overwhelmed sometimes. We are responsible for many things, we have steps to take towards goals, we have homes and jobs and people we care for. When I feel stressed by my To Do list, or my mind spins into panic about what I need to do RIGHT NOW, I remember this quote […]
If You Suffer From Acute “Lack of Focus”
A few months ago I met Duane Carey. He asked where I see myself in five years, and I described a number of possible Future Eva’s. He understood. He said, “nobody knows what they want to be when they grow up.” I know plenty of professionals who say that semi-jokingly, and are unsure how much longer they will […]
In Sight, In Mind (Make It Easy To Do What You Want)
This is about activation energy, and doing what you want. Everyone wants to do a lot of things. This year I decided to do more art. I want to hand letter the quotes and words I love. So I created a space on my bookshelf for art supplies, in plain sight. Easy access. Then my art […]
I Used to Think Social Media was Stupid
I resisted social media for years. I started using Facebook later than many, though I did have Myspace and Xanga. (My pages probably still exist. No one should be held responsible for things said before the age of eighteen. Or their current age. Imagine how different life would be for for politicians and celebrities.) I resisted for three reasons: 1) the self […]
I’m Achieving a Goal!
One score and almost six years ago, my cousin Liz and I were born 23 hours apart (she’s older, but I’m taller). As you can imagine, we grew up close. We got a lot of duplicate gifts, invented a secret language, played imaginary games which required accents, and choreographed elaborate dances to Beatles songs. Tomorrow we’re […]
Better Brain, Better Life: #GetBullish
Last Thursday I enjoyed Jen Dziura’s (Get Bullish) webinar “Better Brain, Better Life: Get Clear, Organized, and In Control.” We can all relate to feeling overwhelmed by the plethora of things in our lives: physical and mental and professional. Jen offers suggestions for how to manage your things and your mind for a better life: Maybe […]
What DO You Want? (Just Pick Something)
What do you want? Mel Robbins says to be selfish. Don’t make it sound good, and don’t think about what would impress other people. Be honest. Is it to lose weight? Volunteer abroad? Stay home with your kids? Learn to cook? Mel also says, pick something. “People don’t pick.” I asked my roommate how to tell what you […]
