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Feeling Maxed Out - My Tips for Coping with Overwhelm

Everyone feels overwhelmed at times. It’s a normal, human response to everyday stressors. In small doses, it can actually be helpful.

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Apr 07, 2026

3 Reasons You Don’t Need to End the Year Strong in Your Business

‘You’ve got under 30 days left to achieve your goals’. ‘It’s now or never’. ‘It’s time to lock in if you want to end the year strong’. Sound familiar?

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Dec 13, 2025

My Guide to Unlocking the Power of Journaling for Business Owners

What is journaling and what can it do for your business?

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Aug 05, 2025

How to Hit Curveballs Away and Build a Resilient Business

In baseball, a curveball is a pitch that breaks (or curves) downward, making it difficult for hitters to time and hit effectively. In business, curveballs are challenging situations that tend to feel like they’ve come out of nowhere. They’re unexpected, unpredictable and hard to navigate.

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May 09, 2025

Why Finding a Business Buddy Is Good for the Soul (and Your Bottom Line)

Sometimes called an accountability partner or co-mentor, a business buddy is someone you can bounce ideas off and lean on for accountability, support and encouragement.

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Feb 02, 2025

How to Rest

I’ve written about the importance of rest before. I’ve explained how essential it is for our wellbeing, not to mention productivity and success. But I’ve never told you how to rest.

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Feb 24, 2023

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