Category: Personal Development
When it comes to writing a book, the hard work and potential challenges don’t end with that final page. Many authors who are new to self-publishing believe that writing the book is the hard part, and the rest of the process is fairly simple. But this isn’t always the case. The success of your book […]
2020 is officially in full swing! And now is the perfect time to take stock of the year ahead, and to determine the best routes to make this your most successful year yet. And it just might start by attending our Book Bound By The Sea workshop weekend. Before we begin, here are the key […]
Out of the millions of people around the world who have thought about authoring a book, very few people actually make the leap. There are a number of reasons why would-be authors with a story to share never put their thoughts to paper, and they can range from not having time, to losing motivation, to […]
Whether you are writing a book, starting a business, or positioning yourself to be the “go-to” person in a particular field, it’s essential that your audience or readers see you as The Expert. This rule of thumb applies regardless of your ambition, or your particular subject, as you’ll attract new fans and followers simply by […]
There are so many things to complain about in life…finances, your job, your kids, etc. And, while there may be legitimate reasons to complain about your situation, complaining will never make it better. Think about some of the most profound stories you read in the news. Or the most moving memoirs where the “victim” […]
I love rainbows. Ever since I was a kid, I was obsessed with them. I would literally just draw them on anything I could get my hands on. I was in love with all the colors and the idea of finding a little pot of gold at the end. The most gorgeous […]
Self-love and self-esteem are closely bonded to each other. When you don’t believe in your abilities, your value or your worth, your mind cannot respond in the opposite way. Your mind will go in the direction of your dominant thoughts. If you don’t feel “good enough”, you will likely live a life to […]
A couple of years ago, I saw quite a memorable news report about a famous model who decided to get her legs insured. Her legs were a highly marketable asset, so it was important to her and her modeling agency to make sure they would be protected against any potential injury or harm. […]
We all have those persistent plot lines that we’ve held on to from years or even decades before. Typically, they are stories that make us into a victim, where someone has done us wrong and we’re able to place the blame on someone else, another situation, event, job, or even where you live. […]
It can be very easy to fall into a rut of procrastination. But it’s also easy to tell yourself you are not actually a procrastinator. Serial procrastinators tell themselves five lies. And maybe, we all need to see if we fit into any of these five lies. If the Lie Fits… […]
We all have dreams. Some are big — things you hope to accomplish in a lifetime. Others are small, perhaps something you want to achieve within this year. Yet, putting those dreams into action, taking conscious efforts to achieve their realization, is another story. What are your dreams? For today, tomorrow, 10 […]
You know I’m a fan of lists, but this list is a bit different than the average one. It’s the Unhappiness Laundry list. How is it different? Well, unlike things like “buy stamps”, “go to the dry cleaners” or “pick up eggs”, the items on this list are intangible. They are internal, and […]
I had a great reminder today. I was talking with a friend, about the direction of her life, and it seemed not really to be going the way she planned. But then the coolest thing happened. After some self-reflection, she realized that she had total control of her life and where she wants […]
Thoughts have power. They drive our decisions, our goals, our dreams, and ultimately, our lives. Are you living the life you’ve always dreamed of living? If not, then what were you thinking? What were you telling yourself all these years to get where you are today? Did you believe you were worthy […]
Recently, the topic of female ambition has come into the spotlight, namely due to the #EmbraceAmbition campaign, spearheaded by world-famous fashion and lifestyle designer, Tory Burch. Burch tells a story of the early days in her career where the word “ambition” used to annoy her. In her words, it was often given as a […]