Barbara Mandrell sang about being country when country wasn’t cool. She sang, “I took a lot of kidding, ‘cuz I never did fit in. Now look at everybody trying to be what I was then.” Oh, boy! I can relate! Not necessarily to being country, but I was certainly working from home before it was […]
As we enter Q4, it’s easy to treat this time of year like a parking lot — a place to coast, take a break, and wind down. But here’s the thing: how you approach Q4 can either leave you parked at year-end and set you up for a slow “start from zero” January or it can […]
What would happen if you were embrace a “Lucky Girl” mindset? More to the point, perhaps, what are your thoughts and feelings about luck in the first place? Lucky Girl Syndrome There’s a new trend going around called Lucky Girl Syndrome, and it’s centered around the following affirmation: “I’m so lucky. Everything works out for […]
Can you impersonate a confident person and become more confident in yourself? It’s a slightly different twist on the idea of “fake it until you make it.” And it actually has some merit. In today’s video, Ed Mylett tells Jamie Kern Lima about how he went from impersonating the “not good enough” person that others […]
I believe there are three main components to winning as a work-from-home professional: Confidence, Productivity, and Connection. What I call connection, Brene Brown calls belonging. And she defines it this way: “Belonging is being a part of something bigger than yourself, but it’s also the courage to stand alone and to belong to yourself above […]
Do you believe if you stand out, you’ll be kicked out? Out of a friend or peer group … out of belonging? This is one of 9 common lies that Jamie Kern Lima exposes in her new book: Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life. It’s a lie that’s holding many […]
As a writer I love a good metaphor. I love using stories to connect with my reader and to enhance their understanding. So when I came across The Pencil’s Tale, I knew I had to share it with you. 5 Lessons for Living with Heart and Purpose from The Pencil’s Tale Here are the things […]
Even if you’re not a football fan, you know that it’s Super Bowl Sunday today. Personally, I like watching football. I like the strategy behind calling plays, managing the clock, and working together as a team to win the game. But although it really is a team sport, there’s been a long-running debate as to […]
Need to get more done? With the 3 Cs of productivity, it’s easier than ever to focus on what’s most important. You know those times when you just can’t seem to move forward or get things done? If you’re like me, you may feel stressed or overwhelmed. Maybe you procrastinate, or you might fill your […]
Attention fellow problem solvers … we need to stop fixing problems and do this instead! Let me explain … I don’t know about you, but I take pride in being a problem solver. It’s part of my identity. It’s who I am. Part of it is that my primary love language is acts of service. […]
How often are you happy about how you’ve spent your time during the day, and have you ever considered how to schedule your ideal work day for both fulfillment and productivity? Jordan Peterson has some ideas on the subject, and today’s short video shares his advice on scheduling your day. It boils down to this […]