Ways to Keep Focused on Christ this Christmas
Want to join me in focusing on Christ this Christmas? It is, as we've discussed, a busy season. It's a difficult time to add in more "to do's," isn't it? What if we could look around and take a moment to make a connection between the birth of Jesus and the things around us?
Here are some practical ways we can do it:
Tips for How to Avoid Burnout for the Writer
Writers are a beautiful breed of creative people. We thrive on creative energy and on creating beautiful things for others. Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way, states in her book, “As we are creative beings, our lives become our work of art.”
Do you think of your writing life that way? Do you wake up each day aware that your entire day will either aid or hinder your creative flow? Let's pause for a moment and talk about the warning signs and symptoms of burnout for the writer.
Overcome Imposter Syndrome to Thrive
As I sit here writing this I am positive that every one of you reading this has felt this at one time. Imposter syndrome is a pretty common term that many are familiar with. If you weren’t familiar with that term before this minute, I’ve just described it above. Now you can put a term to that awful feeling you have had, and maybe even currently have now when it comes to different things in your life and business.
The funny thing about imposter syndrome is that it can sneak up on you even when you’ve been a master of your industry/craft for a long time.
How to Enjoy Guilt-Free Downtime
Guilt-free downtime…it’s a thing!
Did you know that there are people all over the world who can have guilt-free downtime? Seriously, it’s a thing. An actual thing that many people do on an everyday basis and it’s something I struggled with for a very long time.
I'd love to list out the excuses so you can understand the level of busy I was at the time. You would nod along as I talk about living bigger than my to-do list (thanks to Tonya Dalton for that phrase) and placing myself on the back burner cause I was a working mom, etc. Lots of people seem to understand that struggle. The truth is, I just never understood how important taking rest time was. I missed the lesson that it was ok for me to sit and enjoy.
15 Tips to Improve your Work-Life Balance
Do you have a good work-life balance? Do you work from home? Do you feel you are able to maintain your personal life, personal time, physical health, family members, and work environment in a perfect balance?
Below is my list of the 15 things I do for better work-life balance. I visit this list often, evaluate myself weekly, and prioritize clear boundaries to help me maintain a balanced, aligned life.
Overcome Writer’s Block and Move Your Project Forward
As a professional writer, I've learned something that many consider controversial: I don't believe in writer’s block and have worked really hard to teach myself how to show up on the page when I sit to write.
How to push past fear.
Fear.
Such a small word can render us immobile. It has the capability to stop us in our tracks with all the force of a Mack truck. But remember, it's a hurdle that can be overcome with the right mindset and strategies.
Do you have your own fears? There are many types of fear. We are going to focus on entrepreneurial fear, the things that are keeping you stuck from creating that business plan, launching that product, offering that service, or the growth mindset to move your business forward.
Writing your book is work.
“I am just so over this! I just want this book to be finished already.”
I had to smile as my client vented her frustration to me recently. She wasn’t saying anything I hadn’t heard before.
“More than 80% of Americans want to write a book.” This quote is taken from an article on Forbes.
Do you know the percentage of people who actually finish and publish their books? Well, the statistic on that is a little harder to find, but my research showed that it was less than 8%…
Rediscovering Magic: Staying Young at Heart to Avoid Burnout
We all know the lyrics which were written by Carolyn Leigh and made famous by Frank Sinatra’s incredible voice. Likely, you’re already singing along to this classic.
I remember one day when I was living in my auto-pilot days- this song came on, and I couldn’t understand it anymore. I had heard it when I was a teen, it always made me feel whimsical. It evoked hope and made it seem like life could have a little bit of magic if you just knew how to find it.
Then, I began adulting.
Adulting turned to overwork. Overworking turned to autopilot. And autopilot meant burnout for me—no more feeling song lyrics. No more appreciating the sounds of birds. No more languishing in the sheer pleasure of family time. I couldn’t feel the song anymore.
Fast-forward through my journey of time, space, and countless hours reshaping my life, and here I sit, realizing that the key to never falling into burnout in the first place exists in this classic song.
The importance of looking forward.
How often do we give ourselves unexpected things to look forward to?
Birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, the 4th of July… most people expect those here in the United States. We know they are coming regardless of whether we celebrate them or not. They are expected.
But how often do you get to experience the feeling of anticipation that encircles you when you are looking forward to something?
“Should,” a Burnout Contributor.
How often do you say, “I should” to yourself in a day? A week? A month? Did you know that the words you say create the mindset you operate with? And “should” is a no-no!
5 Important Tips for Better Self-Care
How do you find that beautiful, soulful balance that still allows you to serve those around you joyfully while still filling your own inner self care cup? Here are a few tips to help you get started.
Prioritize Rest for a Productive 2024.
Rest stretches beyond sleep into several areas of your life. Once you understand the gift that rest is, and how productive it can actually make you, you’ll wonder why it took you so long to prioritize and incorporate into your life.