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Making Better Decisions

Making Better Decisions Decisions, decisions! We make dozens everyday. Little ones like whether to put PB or jam on our bagel. And, less frequently big ones like should I break up with my significant other? Here are a couple of thoughts to help with the “bigger” decisions. Make Sure Your Deciding at the Right “Level”…

When You Feel Lost — Part 2

Whenever you try to get in touch with what you really, really want, you draw a blank. What can you do? EnglandA young woman I recently coached had this very problem. So, I asked her what DID interest her and what WAS appealing. She replied that she enjoyed photography (but had been put off it…

When You Feel Lost

You know you’re not happy with your job and life. Yet, whenever you try to get in touch with what you really, really want, you draw a blank. The answer lies in moving into your Creative Expression. One very useful exercise is Julia Cameron’s Morning Pages. Simply sit your bum in a chair and write….

Andy Wibbels Interviews Seth Godin!

Two of my most favourite experts in ONE SPOT! From Andy’s blog: "Conventional wisdom tells us that success is all about perseverance. Never giving up. Sticking to it when the “going gets rough.” After all, quitters never win and winners never quit. Right? Nothing could be further from the truth. Find out why New York…

From the Other Side: Tips From Writers 4 Editors

Voice from the other side: Tips for Editors via Mediabistro

Morning Blog Pages

Julia Cameron’s "Morning Pages" have been a powerful tool for freeing up my creative expression. My frustration is never seeming to have the time to do them. Nor the time to do the blogging I seem "called" and compelled to do. So, I am about to embark on an experiment. "Morning Blog Pages” My hope…

Networking For Beginning Bloggers

I was reading my daily dose of Andy Wibbels when a commenter lamented the lack of networking guidance for beginning bloggers. Thusly inspired, I say: 1. Networking is about RELATIONSHIPS. Yes, it’s about KNOWING the other person. Relationships GROW over time. Sure you can walk up to a gal at a party and say, "Wanna…

Make Writing Group Magic

Super advice on writing in a group via Mediabistro.

One More Good Reason To Network!

Y’all know that I’m a big fan of networking. And, here’s an even better reason to have a great, support AND supportive network… Real Age reports, ‘Some people don’t have much memory loss from Alzheimer’s disease, even though their brains show physical signs of it. And the more good friends and close family they have,…

Secrets of Getting Unstuck #1

You stare at the blank page. The words won’t come. Don’t come. STUCK! It’s a common phenomenon. It happens to me at least once … maybe six times a day. For example, when I wanted to write this post. My little brain went, "What? You want me to say something profound!" And, that’s the KEY….