In October 2024, Pew Research Center conducted a survey of teens ages 13-17 and their use of social media. That they should discover that most teens have a smartphone and use social media almost constantly wasn’t a surprise. Instead, what was surprising to me is that the platform they use the most by 90% is […]
In a overly noisy world that invites you to say yes to everything, it’s okay to say NO, too. It’s okay because saying no to someone else is also saying yes to yourself. It’s okay if you withdraw, even from causes or activities or events you are passionate about. It’s okay to not give them […]
Sometime back, I read Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear. It was in the early days of my work on Guide Garden. Creating this platform felt huge and sometimes overwhelming. I felt comforted when I read in the beginning of the book about the “power of the 1% rule.” Even making a […]
A few weeks ago, I tested out a fairly new-ish platform called Systeme.io. Frankly, I was suspicious because well, you know…once bitten, twice shy. Usually free services are limited, omitting the features you really need unless you go choose a paid package. Or the free offer is for a limited time which is often too […]
My friend Heather Pearce Campbell, owner of The Legal Website Warrior, just sent a reminder out to her followers that businesses need to comply with this new regulatory requirement. If your business was formed prior to 2024, this report needs to be filled out by January 1, 2025. Newly created businesses (anytime in 2024 or later) […]
Choosing the right email newsletter platform depends on your specific needs, budget, and technical expertise. For beginners and startups, here are five platforms that are worth consideration. I do not have an affiliate account with any of them but I will offer my experience with them to help you determine what may be a good […]
I’m aware that talking to heart-centered professionals about self-care may seem a bit like preaching to the choir, but I also know from personal experience that those gentle reminders to bring compassion and kindness to myself also help me better serve my clients. Since our Productivity Tip today was about time management, let’s stay with […]
Timeboxing is a time management technique where you allocate a specific, fixed amount of time to complete a task. Once the time is up, you stop working on that task, regardless of whether it’s finished or not. This technique has been a huge support in helping me to maintain healthy boundaries with my own work. […]
Marketing is not inherently evil or manipulative. It is a neutral method of communication that can help the people who are looking for your work to be able to find you. What is your heart’s intention? You are the one who determines the ethics of your intention as you reach out to your audience, helping […]
Be careful not to allow your identity and sense of personal worth to be dictated by how much money you make or how much celebrity you have.