You guys, I’m so excited because for the first time ever I’m participating in NanoWrimo! In case you don’t know, November is National Novel Writing Month and NanoWrimo is a platform where writers come together and set a goal to complete their novel in one month (or at least the first draft). Because…
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Motivational Books to Read In October 2017
Hi guys,
I had so much going on in September that I forgot to post my book recommendations, but because I read some pretty great books I wanted to share them with you today.
First up is Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself. This amazing book was my favorite this mont…
My Writing Must-Haves This Fall
If you follow me on my social sites, you probably know by now that Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. However, for some reason this year, I’m just starting to realize that I’m not alone here, there are so many girls that love this season—I’m still not sure why, but anywho, regardless of the …
Guest Post: Kim Chance, The Six Things We've Learned This Year About Publishing
Today I have a pretty fun collab with the talented Kim Chance, each of us wrote about the three things we learned this year about publishing: me, on self-publishing and Kim on being traditionally published. Below are Kim's top 3, and to read my top three visit Kim's blog here!
Hi guys! For those…
How to Outline Your Novel Using Index Cards
As you may or may not know, there are two types of writers: plotters and pantsers, which means, some of us outline and others of us do not.
I’ve published three books and I have outlined not one of them. However, I’m currently writing a young adult fantasy novel which involves a lot of world and …
How to Feel ALIVE and BALANCED in Minutes
When something in my life is not exactly the way I pictured it would be, it throws me completely off. And when I’m derailed, everything suffers, including my health. I’m not sure about you, but when I get like this, I need to remedy it quickly. I get so uncomfortable, that it feels like I can’t be i…
How My 2012 Transformation Was Part of the Collective Consciousness
You guys, don’t just dismiss the above quote. Listen to the message it’s relaying. There is so much wisdom in these words I know that it will inevitably serve you well.
For me, these words are particularly helpful as I continue my spiritual growth, in addition to offering much clarity as…
September: 3 Things to Try This Month
As many of you know I’m very much into audiobooks, in fact, audible.com is my favorite thing in the world. But lately, I’ve discovered something just as wonderful: podcasts.
So, as we start the new month I thought I would share with you my top 3 podcasts, as a way to inspire you to try so…
Guest Post: Sandra Leon; 5 Affirmations to Overcome Perfectionism
Happy Tuesday Friends! Today I have another special post for you; I would like to introduce you to the incredibly talented Sandra Leon AKA "Mom Boss".
Sandra is a writer and entrepreneur who just released her book, Online Business Success: 6 Fundamentals of Making Money Online Doing What Yo…
Inspiration for When You're Blocked by Fear
I know that we’ve all seen quotes like this:
But the truth is, no matter how many times we read things like this, it’s still super scary to go “for it.” However, I am here to tell you that once you go “for it” and break through that wall of fear that you built, freedom is on the oth…
Inspiration For When You're Unfocused
I’m not sure what’s happening to me this month, but I’ve been all over the place. I have so many things going on that I can’t make heads or tails of any of it. I start one project, then, while in the middle of it, I get an idea and then I start to work on that one. Then, while I’m working on that …
Zero F*cks Given
PEACE!
I recently posted the blog, 3 Motivational Books To Read In August 2017 wherein I included "Mark Manson’s" book The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life Manson’s point of view is that we should live life based on what feels good regardle…
Inspiration For Your Morning Routine
Morning rituals… what’s that all about?
Some of the most successful people in business swear by morning rituals, people like Tony Robbins, Oprah Winfrey, Mark Zuckerberg and the late Steve Jobs, to name a few. Their morning rituals, is partially what sets them apart from the rest.
Morning …
How This ONE Revelation Improved My Marriage
When my husband and I moved into our new apartment, we were excited about having one particular “luxury” in our new digs: dual sinks in our bathroom. You see, in our previous apartment we had to endure sharing one sink which would lead to many frustrating mornings, for me. There was one thing that…
Inspiration for The Summer Blues
I don’t know about you, but I’m so done with summer, but more importantly, I can’t wait for autumn. Fall is my favorite time of year; I love the colors, the weather and the entire theme that goes alongside this beautiful season. But, it is what it is, and we can’t really speed time up, so instead of…
3 Motivational Books To Read In August 2017
In case you’re in the market for some new self-development books, I have three coming right up. There’s definitely a theme to this month’s picks—totally unintentional btw. All three of these authors deliver the message of the law of attraction and positive thinking in a hipper—less woo-woo way, whic…
Inspiration For Navigating Social Media
Okay, so I’m fairly new to this social media business—really new. I mean, I’ve been writing books since 2009, but only started taking on social media this year. However, in my short run, I’ve learned a couple things, and, I wanted to share it with my fellow newbies. So, if you’re feeling a littl…
Guest Blog by Kristen Martin: 3 Benefits of Implementing a Healthy Routine and Personal Development Activities
Hi there! For those that don’t know me, my name is Kristen Martin. I’m a self-made published author, YouTuber, and entrepreneur, and I have a full-time career in the corporate world. I am so thrilled to be collaborating with Mari on this post because it’s something very near and dear to my hea…
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