self talk, part 2

Annndddd ... now Happy August. Holy hell, how did that happen? How are you doing on your New Year's Day goals, btw? Because 2020 is only 5 months away. JK you guys. I'm not here today to come at you for that. But, another day, mark my word.  I tried my experiment today. And something...

money money money (and brains)

In the vein of having adult thoughts (see yesterday's post re: to-do lists), I am searching for the best money management software. Something like Mint.com. I'm curious what you use, if anything? I know money is an awkward subject for people. I write a lot about spending money, but I think managing it well is...

setting intentions

I'm the queen of distractions and the first to admit it. I would love to be that gal who has laser sharp focus and can whip through a to-do list like nobody's business, but I am certainly not her (at least not at this moment in my life). Sometimes the day flies by and I...

freelance or bust

Happy Friday Eve! The point of this blog is to share snippets of life - mine through my posts and yours with your comments and reactions. It's all a little online lovefest, if you will. I believe you can't go far in life or in business alone. We are not islands. There is something new you can learn from every...

summer in february and a hello!

Greetings from beyond! I'm writing my annual hello message from my new apartment on a gorgeous, sunny, 60 degree morning in February while listening to the birds sing their spring songs. Yep, totally normal (ahem) yet insanely awesome. Today kind of makes me feel like: I've missed you guys. I always think about this blog and...

the best planner!

As promised, here is a look inside my super fun new Erin Condren life planner. I buy planners every year with good intentions and great ideas. And every year, like clockwork, I use them until about mid-February then they get tossed in the closet with unread books and magazines. I'm hoping that the fun details,...

pay yourself first

Happy Friday everyone! I want to share a "real life moment" with you because I've recently had a stark reminder of what happens when you forget about yourself. I think most people can relate to this on some level and a reminder of this wonderful concept is totally necessary from time to time. Pay yourself...

nora ephron, utterly fabulous

I love this woman. You might know she passed away last night at age 71 of complications from leukemia. You might also know her as the writer of When Harry Met Sally... and writer/director of You've Got Mail. When I heard the news this morning in this this NPR piece, my heart sank. Every book...