Over the past few months I have been participating in the Next Top Self-Help Author competition which combines a four-round elimination contest for a book publishing contract with a non-fiction writing and publishing tele-workshop series. December and January focused on educating us and round one of the competition began February 1st. This first round involved…
Category Archives: Learning & Personal Growth
Looking for a little routine
I once read that Thomas Edison had several of the same suits made and he laid them out each night so that he “didn’t have to waste mental energy trying to decide what to wear each day.” I, on the other hand, have always resisted doing the same things, wearing the same things, eating the…
I thought I was an introvert and that was that
I’m an introvert. And, as an introvert I know that I gain my energy from solitude and I’m often drained by large groups of people, or being around others for too long without a break. I know that I work best alone and I like it quiet, no background music or television. I can work…
Some Choices Can’t be Undone
Recently while reading an article about Elizabeth Edwards I was moved by the courage she exhibited throughout her life. It also reminded me of the reaction I had when her husband, John Edwards, was discovered having an affair and had to withdraw his nomination for the presidential race. Here was a man who could have…
A Decision Making Process
I always try to use my values as a guide when making decisions. I also try to use my goals, big dreams, needs, wants and day-to-day responsibilities as guides when making choices and decisions. (I say try, because I don’t always succeed.) This year I have two big goals. The first is to pay off…
Redefining Success
How do you define success? Does the definition remain the same throughout your life or does it change over time? Years ago, during a particularly difficult financial period, I defined success as “being able to walk into any bookstore and buy what I wanted without going into debt.” What I failed to do once I…
Calling and commitment
Last week I wrote about embracing my call to write. This past week I’ve been thinking about what that really means. I know that I love to write and I love to share my writing. I know what I want to write about and what I feel called to write about. I also know that…
Do You Suffer From ‘Some Day Syndrome’?
Recently, while on another decluttering binge, I came across my old, leather, Everlast weight lifting belt. I used to enjoy weight training and was really into it in my late twenties. While holding the belt in my hand, unable to get rid of it, I decided to wrap it around my waist. Now, I know…
Embracing a Calling
Although my 30-day writing challenge in November was a success, the next two months were not so successful in terms of writing. During December and January I continued to write and publish my weekly newsletter, but blogged only sporadically and wrote very little at all. The holidays played a factor and so did trying to…
The Journey – What I’ve Learned
In tomorrow’s newsletter I talk a little about waking up to the creative journey to self-discovery, to a calling, and share where I am today on my own journey. Today, I’d like to share with you a few of the things I’ve learned along the way… To ask for help. Asking for help can come…
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