There are questions that people ask me a lot. Sadly, these are rarely questions such as, “Wow, have you lost weight?” or “How can I get my hair to look like yours?” Rather, these are generally questions like, “What are you making for dinner?” and “Can I have some money?” Or — and I swear […]
Tiny Habits: The Secret to Your Success
What kind of resolutions do you make every year? I’m going to lose ten pounds. I’m going to write a novel. I’m going to declutter my house. Do any of those sound familiar? How many times have you made the same resolutions? Two years in a row? Five years? More? Why do you keep making […]
7 Lies We Tell Ourselves About Our Time
Sometimes, you wake up and you think: Today, I’m going to write my novel and crush that work project and do all the laundry and cook 28 meals and freeze them. Basically, you think, I am going to WIN today. And then, just as you have picked up your sharpened pencil, the washing machine makes […]
Get a Growth Mindset
What would you do if your teenage daughter told you she’s just no good at math? You could say, “Yeah, that’s probably true. You shouldn’t bother with any advanced math classes. Stick to the stuff you’re good at.” What happened the first time your son tried to tie his shoes? He probably didn’t get it […]
5 Myths About Choosing a Freelance Writing Niche
Wanna be a freelance writer? Sure you do. And that’s super great — it’s an awesome way to make a real living and stay at home with your kids. You can scale your business up and down according to your schedule and your financial needs. You can meet cool people, learn new things, and have […]
How to Write a Pitch Letter (And Why You Should)
Finding writing work online is not that hard. You can find thousands of people who offer to pay you less than a penny a word to write articles, blog posts, and other material. By working approximately 9,700 hours a day, you can eke out an almost-decent living. Of course, if the idea of writing for […]