One of my big goals for 2012 is to finally get control of my e-mail. Over the last year, I’ve developed better e-mail habits, such as archiving e-mail that’s important but doesn’t need action (rather than let it develop a thick coating of mold in my inbox) and unsubscribing myself from newsletters and mailing lists …… Click here to keep reading…
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Jan 8, 2012
News you can use, productivity, Self improvement

Marla Beck is a certified Life Coach for writers who has an MFA in creative writing. She’s been mentoring me as I work towards my wellness coaching certification — and I can’t say enough good things about her! You can connect virtually with Marla in December through her Two Days to Write group coaching program …… Click here to keep reading…
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Nov 14, 2011
Advice, Motivation, Organization, productivity

This week a few writers have let me know they’re interested in phone mentoring, so I thought this would be the perfect time to restructure my pricing. I’ve been thinking about it for a while, and now’s the time!
Originally, I was charging $140 per hour and $75 per half-hour for phone mentoring. But as …… Click here to keep reading…
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Nov 8, 2011
Cool products, Motivation, productivity, Writing

I’m back from my writing sabbatical! Thank you for being patient with me as I ran reprints on the blog. Now, it’s time for more original posts from yours truly and my guest posters.
As you probably know — because I never stop talking about it — I’m now a wellness coach. I offered 50 lucky …… Click here to keep reading…
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Oct 3, 2011
Advice, Motivation, Observations, productivity, Writing

I’m taking off for the month of September while I try to build up HappyFit, the personal training and wellness coaching side of my business. During that time, I plan to run some oldie-but-goodie posts that you may not have seen. I hope you enjoy this one!
Last week I had a session with a mentoring …… Click here to keep reading…
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Aug 29, 2011
Advice, Motivation, productivity