10: What Do Babies, Desire, and Fear Have in Common?
Thought leadership can be a new analogy or a new comparison. It can take familiar ideas and put them together in a new way. I love these unexpected and profound pairings. For example, babies and desire and fear: “They set no goals. They require no discipline, adhere to no schedule. Fear of failure, regret, guilt […]
5 Resourceful Ways to Repurpose Blog Content Lest it Die in Internet Anonymity!
Hello businesswoman! Let’s talk about simple, strategic ways to repurpose your blog content. Reusing content is a great way to lighten your workload, connect with your audience, and build a clever, confident, and consistent brand voice and message. As a content creator myself, I know how frustrating it is to put time, energy, and money […]
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 […]
How to Transition Your Entrepreneurial Brain “Off The Clock” When You Work From Home
This article was originally posted on December 21st, 2016, by One Woman Shop Working from home, how I love thee! Let me count the ways: I can wear pajamas, I can work at the table, in bed, or on the couch, I can take breaks to walk or shower, I can sing along to music, I […]
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 […]
How to Feel Less Busy and Increase Time Awareness
This post was originally published on Mindful Decluttering & Organizing’s blog on August 23rd, 2016. Once upon a time, I had no idea where my hours went. I knew I spent eight+ hours working, and eight+ hours doing other things besides work, and the remainder sleeping. But I couldn’t tell where the time went. I’d tell […]
How To Be Professional, Part 2
Being professional doesn’t come easily to everyone. Colleagues aren’t necessarily good models, and there are many “professional” behaviors that no one tells you! Whether starting your first job, a new job, or your own thing, consider the following to keep it professional: Create Systems: It’s likely that your work involves doing similar tasks. Use checklists and templates to catch […]
How To Be Professional, Part 1
When I started working, I thought that being professional would be easy. How hard could it be? I was surprised by how many silent expectations and unspoken strategies there ae in the workplace. Whether starting your first job, a new job, or striking out on your own, being professional is an ongoing project that takes time and […]
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 […]
Should You? No, You Shouldn’t
Definition of SHOULD (past of shall) – used in auxiliary function to express obligation, propriety, or expediency: “’tis commanded I should do so” — Shakespeare, “this is as it should be” — H. L. Savage, “you should brush your teeth after each meal.” Should is a weird word. The way I hear it used most means […]
