Breaking Out of Our Routines

Breaking Out of Our Routines

Last night I took my girls swimming at dusk. I am normally very regimented at bedtime, even in the summer, even on Friday nights. My girls wake up early no matter what time they go to bed. Natalie, especially, creeps into my office each morning, still cozy from her...
Idealism and Doing the Hard Thing

Idealism and Doing the Hard Thing

“In anything worth doing, there is a necessary downside. In order to experience ultimate satisfaction, you must embrace the hard things.”  Jeff Goins, Wrecked. I got up early on Sunday morning and read Jeff Goins’ new book, Wrecked, in one sitting....

Take the Challenge

In late June, I came up with the idea of loading the 12 Minute Tips that I write each week, into one, easy to use e-book. I shared this idea with my team at Weaving Influence to see if they thought I was crazy, but their support was overwhelming, and 31 Days of...
Why a Book Launch is Like a Wedding

Why a Book Launch is Like a Wedding

Something big is about to happen in your life. A milestone birthday. Any birthday. A wedding. A new baby. A new home. An anniversary. A retirement. Each event deserves a party. So does a new book. Launching a book represents a major accomplishment for anyone, and so...
Five Ways to Improve Your Blog

Five Ways to Improve Your Blog

A few years ago when I started my personal blog I had delusions of grandeur. I thought immediate success, fame and fortune were only a few keystrokes away. And I was convinced that I was fully qualified to publish a stellar blog — no training required. As years have...
Why a Book Launch is Like a Wedding

Personal and Universal

I am sometimes surprised when a particular blog post seems to resonate more powerfully than readers, but usually not. Here’s what I’ve noticed: the more personal I am, the more I push to be vulnerable and authentic, the more I self-disclose, the more...
Five Ways to Improve Your Blog

Feeling Fortunate

I consider myself incredibly fortunate. Earlier this summer I made the leap from team member to team leader. It is most certainly a dream come true. I cherish the relationships that I’m building with our clients. I enjoy teaching and growing with my talented...
Twitter Tips E-book Coming Soon

Twitter Tips E-book Coming Soon

During the last week of June, Angie, one of my team members, forwarded me some information about a free service for publishing e-books across various platforms. The catch: you had to upload the book by the 4th of July. For an afternoon, I became a little bit crazed...
Gut Check

Gut Check

I’ve been on a diet this summer, the first of my life, really, and it’s more about healthful eating and exercise than it is about weight loss. It started with me giving up Coke. And, since we’re talking about it, I’ll tell you the good news...
Why 40 is the New 20, At Least for Me

Why 40 is the New 20, At Least for Me

In my early 20s, I had the feeling I should know who I wanted to be and what I wanted to do. But I had trouble settling on a major in undergrad. I changed my mind a few times and ended up with a degree in English/Creative Writing. At the time, I knew I liked writing...