Struggling between uncertainty and control? Try this 6 minute bootcamp for your brain. When there is unprecedented uncertainty, we search for things we can control. Even things (and people) that don’t need or want to be controlled. The problem? Too much energy (physical, emotional, mental) and resources thrown at the wrong things. And because they’re […]
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Business not going as planned?
Of course not! There’s nothing normal about what’s happening right now. Obviously. That conference you scheduled next month – canceled. Your vacation plans – canceled. Your clients – staying home. Though some indies are busier than normal, many are struggling to stay productive and motivated. These 5 questions can help bust through what may be […]
Stop trying to catch up.
Catching up is hard to do. Adding yesterday’s to-do items to today’s list is asking for trouble. Especially knowing there will be unexpected tasks to add as well. Stop trying to catch up on your to-do list. If you didn’t get something done yesterday, what makes you think you’ll get it done today? What’s different […]
Audiobooks for hard times
During the coronavirus pandemic, it became increasingly difficult to focus. I turned to audiobooks to feed my brain and my soul. Listening to the narrators (sometimes the authors themselves) helps to satisfy the connection we crave while isolated. I sip from these books daily, savoring the words like an extra old brandy. Simple Rules How […]
WFH With Your Spouse: 10 tips
Have you been wondering how to work from home with your partner and not have it lead to a divorce? Maybe these Ten Tips will help. 1. Have separate work areas. Separate offices, each with a door, ideal. If that’s not possible, specify your work space from your partner’s. You will each have your own […]