Do you feel ready to find a new career, but feel confused and unclear about what it might be? When we feel like we don't have a clear vision of what our new career looks like, it's often because: 1. We don't have enough information and / or 2. We're afraid of our vision, so … Continue reading How to Find A New Career When You Feel Confused
Want to write a nonfiction book in 2021? Write a book proposal—even if you plan to self-publish. A book proposal helps a publisher understand: • If there is a market for the book • How you are going to market the book • What the book is about • How the book will be organized … Continue reading Why to Write a Book Proposal, Even if You Self-Publish
According to The Washington Post article, The real reasons you procrastinate — and how to stop, procrastination happens when you choose present happiness over long-term satisfaction. The piece suggests three things to help you stop procrastinating: 1. Forgive yourself for your procrastination. 2. Ignore how you feel about the task and just do it. 3. … Continue reading How to overcome procrastination if you want to write
Are you dusting off your 2020 writing goals and wondering how to find time to write now and in the year ahead? Between work, being there for others, and taking care of yourself, writing can get pushed to the bottom of the list. But don't give up on your writing goals! Doing three things can … Continue reading How to find time to write: 3 tips for busy writers
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the world right now? Being of service and using your gifts to help others may lift your spirits. For many years I had a blog called Have Fun * Do Good and a podcast called the Big Vision Podcast. In both places, I profiled people who were working to make … Continue reading Service and giving as an antidote to despair in these times
