When I’m heading off-course —and I’m talking about internally off-course—there are certain clear signs in my life, externally. I say “clear” because they’re very evident when I’m paying attention and staying on the lookout for them. But they’re also easy to ignore should I so choose. And for a long time, I did so choose. I turned a blind eye, ignoring…
There are so many aspects of our youth that seem silly in retrospect: the pain of unrequited crushes, the worry over future responsibilities, and the seemingly constant contest of popularity. And yet, we carry so much of it into adulthood without even realizing it. If there’s one thing I’ve had to remind myself of as…
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A guest post by Jess Connolly In the Bible, there’s a story about this guy, Joseph, who really had just a hard, weird go of it. He was the youngest brother in a long line of sons and—as youngest brothers often are—he was treasured and beloved by his mama. He was the baby, and he…
Your morning is your sacred space. It’s an opportunity to carve out time dedicated to you and your highest priorities. And when done with consistency—which is the whole point of a “routine”, after all—a successful morning routine can actually change your life. It will slowly shift your focus, your habits, and your attitude if you…
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A guest post by Rebecca Smith The other day I saw a webinar advertisement on how to achieve the “dream entrepreneurial lifestyle”. Lots of beach vacations with a Mai Tai in hand. Million dollar revenue. Even more vacations. Free nights, weekends, and a late start to every day. No hustle. Because if you’re hustling, then…
When’s the last time you thought about your personal brand? I’ll be honest, even as a business owner with a bit of a personal platform, I don’t always consider my own brand. But it is important—whether you’re an entrepreneur or the stay-at-home parent (or both)—because it allows you to be proactive about the way you’re…
I started my business in 2011. And if my passion—helping entrepreneurs design and take back control of their lives—were currency, I would’ve been turning a profit within days. That’s not the way most businesses work, unfortunately. Passion is great (important, even) but it can only get you so far. And mine did. But by the…
“Stop comparing your behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel.” I’m not sure who first said that. Probably Shakespeare. But I get it. I think you get it, too. By now, I think we’re all familiar with the negative aspects of comparing ourselves to others. We know that it makes us feel bad about even the…
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I’m so thrilled to have my lovely friend, Jess Connolly, as a monthly contributor here. I know you will enjoy getting to know her through her beautiful words shared in this space. A guest post by Jess Connolly In 2014, my word of the year was Faith. As a 10-year church member and a pastor’s…
