You might not be used to depositing checks earned by the sweat of your pen (yet). That doesnt mean you cant start becoming financially savvy with your writing. One of the top tips for becoming financially empowered is to pay yourself first. How can you do that without incoming cash? Set your intention, and take a little action. Here are eight fun steps to make money a part of your writing, even before you get paid from others.
Receiving Feedback With Grace
Imagine holding a bouquet of balloons. And someone comes up to you and pops one with a pin. Then another. Then another. Pop! Slam! Bam! Youre shaken, shocked and need to take a few deep breaths to recover from the impact.
The Five Phases Of Feedback
You may have heard about the five phases of grief. Psychological professionals have outlined the pattern of emotions that humans cycle through during the grieving process. As a writing professional, Ive discovered the five phases of receiving feedback. Any writer who is advancing in their career has been through the sometimes shocking experience of having her work critiqued. Cycling through these five feedback phases is normal. Getting stuck in any of them, however, could br…
Build Your Creative Dam To Complete Projects
Artists and writers are fed by a constant stream of curiosity. Our imaginations flow freely with ideas and connections, which allows for a rich river of creativity that can infuse our lives with joy. But what happens when this flood of ideas overwhelms us, turning our creative output into a trickle? It’s time to build a creative dam.
How To Be True To Yourself And Be In A Relationship!
The Three Stages Of Relationships
Stage 1: The Dependent Relationship
Woman were dependent on men. Men were not supposed to express their emotions and were confined to the role of “breadwinner”. Woman were confined to the role of housewife, with little political or economic power and few opportunities to move beyond their household lives. We needed each other in order to feel whole and complete. The first stage partner says I need a partner to complete me. Both partner…
When Things Don’t Appear To Be Flowing, Take A Second Look
On a recent trip to a conference, I sat next to a woman on the plane who had missed her last connecting flight due to some airline delays. As a result, Margaret was going to miss a bike tour of the Napa Wine Valley, which she had already paid for. Needless to say, she wasn’t happy about it, as she would not get her payment back, nor have the fun experience she was looking forward to since she had business meetings scheduled the following day. She had fretted about it a great …
I Want It Now!
Do you ever hear yourself thinking “I want it NOW”? When we decide that we really want something, the desire is so strong that often we want it NOW. We don’t want to have to wait for it. So we tell ourselves and we tell the universe, “Okay, I am ready. I want this now.” And then if it doesn’t happen immediately, we might say something like, “Where is it? I am ready. Why isn’t it here yet?”
Something About Habits
Habits determine our future as well as the most important decisions. We should not forget to dedicate to habits the attention they deserve.
The Real Secrets To Success
“It’s what you learn when you think you know everything that counts the most in life.”
Basketball Coach John Wooden
What’s the “secret” behind successful business owners? It’s simple – they have a coach. We all have blind spots, particularly when it comes to our business. Have you noticed how easy it is to give advice, but when it comes to your life you can’t see the whole picture? Emotions can get in the way of making clear decisions.
Who do you turn to when you need…
2 Steps To Stay On Track
Are your goals set? Are you all geared up to get started on them? Have you established some ways to support your goals? What will ensure that you actually stay on your desired path?
Make Procrastination Work for You
Procrastination is the art of doing something else when there are more important things to do. There is a way to make procrastination work for you. Since all of us have this skill to varying degrees of proficiency we might as well put it to use.
People Do Business With People They Know, Like, And Trust
It takes time, energy and effort to build a network. Through building that network you build relationships with people who know you, trust you and will do business with you.