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Why I Stopped Trying to Control My Kids’ Choices

I’ve decided to stop controlling my kids’ choices and instead be the behavior I want them to see. This is not easy. It’s much easier ...
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What to Do When You Lose All Motivation

I’m writing this at 3:15 in the afternoon and my motivation is the lowest I have felt it be in a while. The last three ...
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What Your Kids Really Learn from Watching You Work

There are some days where work runs a bit late. It used to happen more than it does now. I’d be in the middle of ...
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Why I’m Terrified to Hit ‘Publish’ on These Posts

As I write these posts, I’m thinking about all of the times I have failed, some small, some big, and why I should be talking ...
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What to Do When You Fall Back Into Schedule Slavery

There are a few things I have to watch out for to prevent myself from once again becoming a slave to my schedule: If undeveloped ...
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Why I Schedule Dreams Like Appointments

With an endless supply of inspiration online, it seems like there’s something new I want to chase or experience every day. While I’ve toned down ...
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Why Your Spouse’s Support Matters More Than Your Willpower

My wife and I couldn’t be more different when it comes to our skill sets. When we met, I was just getting my digital marketing ...
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The Art of Saying No Without Burning Bridges

I run my digital marketing business like a consulting company. When a client calls, I want to provide a solution, even if I know they’re ...
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What to Do When Everything Falls Apart on Tuesday

There are two ways I used to set myself up for failure: trying to cram too much into my week and setting unrealistic expectations for ...
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My Sunday Planning Ritual

Every Sunday, I spend 15 minutes that determine whether my upcoming week will feel chaotic or controlled. It’s called my Weekly Debrief, and it’s become ...
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How I Stopped Fighting Family Interruptions and Started Working With Them

It’s summer, which means everyone is home. I’m working from my home office when my daughter walks in with a question about a craft she’s ...
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I Didn’t Have This Figured Out From Day One (And You Don’t Have To Either)

The good news about not having it figured out? Every mistake is data for getting better. I want to be clear about something: I didn’t ...
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