Code-d MessagesLast week I shared how I'm Slowing My Roll this year as a way to ease into the new year and avoid a lot of stress and anxiety. If you were one of the many folks who let me know you're all aboard the Slow It Down Movement, thank you so much for joining me. And, please keep me posted on how it's going for you. So, while I'm limiting my intake of emails and social posts and general news, something happened last week that I absolutely want to share with you in case you missed it. On January 3rd…Keep Reading
Slowing My RollMaybe you’re one of those people who hit the ground running when January 1st rolls around. Out with the old and in with the new, improved you. And, if you are, more power to you! But I am most definitely not. The holiday season comes with its own kind of pressures, stressors, and burn-out and by the time New Year’s rolls around, I’m maybe just beginning to allow myself to chill out and relax. So, I’m in no rush to get right back to it even when everyone in my inbox and social media feeds…Keep Reading
Ringing In the NewAs we ring out the old year and in the new, I thought I'd leave you with the two questions I'm pondering and using to craft my business planning and strategy: What are you going to do differently next year to amplify your message and reach? What are you going to do differently next year to extend and deepen your impact? That's it! Pretty simple but oh so powerful. Think about it, and feel free to share your answers with me. In the meantime, I find it helpful to remember: Until next year, stay…Keep Reading
Buh Bye Burn-outLast week I attended a virtual conference and probably the most impactful session wasn't during the regular schedule, but given as a bonus. The session was all about how to avoid burn-out while continuing to learn and innovate in your business. A few weeks ago I shared my passionate plea for No More Hustle Culture, so as you can imagine this session really struck a chord with me. And, I wasn't alone. When asked to name the single biggest takeway from day one of the conference, a majority of…Keep Reading
You Do YouThe time was I would send out a slew of holiday cards—each one with a personal message included. I loved shopping the after Christmas sales at museums and stores like Papyrus, picking out unique and fun cards to use when the holidays rolled around again. I kept a database of all my card recipients, adding to it each year, and tracking which cards I sent to each person every single year so I would be sure not to repeat. That’s how crazy I am about this tradition I’d started for myself. Or, I…Keep Reading
That Time of YearNo doubt, like me, you received a slew of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday sales notices over the past week or so, whether by snail mail, email, text, or DM. Perhaps, as a business owner, you also participated in sending your own missives. If so, I hope you got the kind of response you were hoping for…or better. By all accounts, this was a holiday shopping weekend for the record books with over $9 billion in sales. Just before the holiday weekend, I helped a few…Keep Reading
Last week I shared how I'm Slowing My Roll this year as a way to ease into the new year and avoid a lot of stress and anxiety. If you were one of the many folks who let me know you're all aboard the Slow It Down Movement, thank you so much for joining me. And, please keep me posted on how it's going for you. So, while I'm limiting my intake of emails and social posts and general news, something happened last week that I absolutely want to share with you in case you missed it. On January 3rd…Keep Reading
Maybe you’re one of those people who hit the ground running when January 1st rolls around. Out with the old and in with the new, improved you. And, if you are, more power to you! But I am most definitely not. The holiday season comes with its own kind of pressures, stressors, and burn-out and by the time New Year’s rolls around, I’m maybe just beginning to allow myself to chill out and relax. So, I’m in no rush to get right back to it even when everyone in my inbox and social media feeds…Keep Reading
As we ring out the old year and in the new, I thought I'd leave you with the two questions I'm pondering and using to craft my business planning and strategy: What are you going to do differently next year to amplify your message and reach? What are you going to do differently next year to extend and deepen your impact? That's it! Pretty simple but oh so powerful. Think about it, and feel free to share your answers with me. In the meantime, I find it helpful to remember: Until next year, stay…Keep Reading
Last week I attended a virtual conference and probably the most impactful session wasn't during the regular schedule, but given as a bonus. The session was all about how to avoid burn-out while continuing to learn and innovate in your business. A few weeks ago I shared my passionate plea for No More Hustle Culture, so as you can imagine this session really struck a chord with me. And, I wasn't alone. When asked to name the single biggest takeway from day one of the conference, a majority of…Keep Reading
The time was I would send out a slew of holiday cards—each one with a personal message included. I loved shopping the after Christmas sales at museums and stores like Papyrus, picking out unique and fun cards to use when the holidays rolled around again. I kept a database of all my card recipients, adding to it each year, and tracking which cards I sent to each person every single year so I would be sure not to repeat. That’s how crazy I am about this tradition I’d started for myself. Or, I…Keep Reading
No doubt, like me, you received a slew of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday sales notices over the past week or so, whether by snail mail, email, text, or DM. Perhaps, as a business owner, you also participated in sending your own missives. If so, I hope you got the kind of response you were hoping for…or better. By all accounts, this was a holiday shopping weekend for the record books with over $9 billion in sales. Just before the holiday weekend, I helped a few…Keep Reading