by Linda Bloom The cornerstone of successful relationships involves the cultivation of personal qualities and traits that promote physical and emotional well-being. We can all promote growth in these qualities by engaging in practices that support their development. We’re offering eight examples of these qualities, along with some suggested practices that can strengthen them. There…
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Interview With Author Jaime Villalovos About Career & Happiness
Joining me today is author and entrepreneur Jaime Villalovos, who recently released her book Happy and Strong: Create Your Dream While Life Enjoying the Journey. It discusses how she became a seven-figure business owner before the age of thirty all while raising a family. I’ll be chatting with her today about that journey and advice…
The Frustrations of Job Searching
The past few weeks I had two really strong job prospects. For both potential jobs, I had completed writing assignments and had actually received positive feedback as a result. Both were jobs that I felt confident that I not only could do well but felt like my odds were really strong of getting either one…
25 Quick and Easy Lunches if You Work from Home
If you work from home, it can be easy to get in a rut over what you eat for lunch. While I love leftovers, it’s nice to have an alternate in mind that is quick, easy, and tasty. I’m excited to share a variety of easy lunches that are perfect if you work from home….
All Writing is Political by Margi Preus
Affiliate Links In Post & a Note from Nicole: I am so excited to invite author Margi Preus to my blog today and talk about whether writing is political. As a writer, I often find myself stumbling into my own point of view in my writing, whether I like it or not. I love what…
Ending the Week on a Positive Note
I thought I’d take the time to write up a post as to where I’m at right now with everything. Today is Friday and Portland, Oregon’s air is the worst in the world at the moment. The wildfires have been horrible and devastating. I live in a suburb outside of Portland, and the sky is…
Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone by Rita Pomade
When I was eight years old, I taught myself to swim in a local lake on the outskirts of my home town. I don’t recall a lifeguard. Mostly, mothers and the elderly gathered at the lake’s edge to take the sun and watch the kids. I wasn’t sure I could really swim and thought I…
Feminists We Adore by Sarah Stonich, Author of Fishing!
I am so excited to have this post by author Sarah Stonich. Her book FISHING! is taking part in a blog tour with WOW! Women on Writing right now. It is available to purchase at Amazon, Barnes and Noble , and Bookshop.org. You can also add this book to your reading list over at GoodReads. I write this…
Interview with K.T. Redwine, Author, Servant Leader, & Speaker (& a Giveaway!)
I am so honored to have K.T. Redwine, also known as Kate by Faith, over at my blog today. She wrote a phenomenal guest post about how she stayed motivated during her time of unemployment (it left me so inspired and hopeful!). I encourage you to go by and read her post then come back…
10 Tips for Beating Brownout by Joyce Shulman
I am taking part in the WOW! Women on Writing blog tour for the book “Walk Your Way to Better” by author Joyce Shulman. She’s here with us today to share her tips for avoiding brownout (before you reach burnout!). Something I sure need help with these days. Make sure you check out her book…