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Strategies for maintaining your focus and energy on what truly matters to you Today, I’m diving into something a bit controversial—something I usually avoid. But I promised to address all the concerns brought forth by those who responded to my recent survey, so here we are. Let’s talk about the “election BS.” Now, before we get too deep, let me remind you of the two questions from the survey. If you haven’t taken it yet, feel free to find an old post or just send me your answers—I’d love to

The river only flows in one direction Let’s talk about making time for what truly matters. We need to prioritize what’s important right now. Recently, I conducted a survey, and now it’s time to dig into the responses and understand how we can all support each other. I’ll try to keep this succinct and focus on one or two key points that stood out. One respondent mentioned being constantly busy doing things for everyone else, which gets in the way of self-care, marketing, and personal priorities. This person loves their

Wisdom Warriors is tomorrow, register NOW to catapult your results Hey, everybody! Coach Carol here, basking in the beautiful, steamy summer. Today, I have a message for you about how our mindset can get us stuck in the fear of failure—or even the fear of success. Before I dive into that, don’t forget TOMORROW is my FREEEEEE live monthly zoom call. It’s at lunchtime so there is zero reason to miss it. And tons of reasons to make it a priority!  REGISTER HERE IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY A WISDOM

How anxiety hijacks our brain Today, let’s dive into why your current time management strategy could be leaving you overwhelmed- and what to do instead. If you want to live a life like mine, where I enjoy a lakeside lifestyle, work from home, make a big impact, and absolutely love my life, keep reading. First, I have a graphic for you. Most people want to do more in less time. They think, “I just need a new strategy, maybe more patience.” I’ve got an alternative perspective. This idea actually came

Relax your way into what you really want Happy almost 4th of July! Or if you’re watching this from outside the United States, happy July. We recently celebrated the solstice, a beautiful time for new beginnings. In fact, today I drew a card that said it’s a beautiful day for new beginnings. What are you beginning as we turn the page to the second half of the year? Today, I received three messages from different places during my workday, all pointing towards the theme of new beginnings. 1. The Power

Shocking horsefly lessons: Structure, order, and planning! Have you ever considered the signs around you to help inform what you might want to do in the future? I never did. I thought that was a bunch of hooey. But a friend of mine, who I’ve known for 15 years, introduced me to the idea of animal totems. For a long time, I was resistant. Slowly, I learned that everything is connected. When you want to be more productive in your business, in your life, when you want to align yourself

Tips for Enjoying the Season Without Losing Focus It feels like summer in New Hampshire. The air is filled with beautiful humidity, birds are chirping, and you might spot a monarch butterfly. This is the time of year that most people dream about. While I absolutely love winter for its quiet reflection and the inspiration it brings, I also enjoy the fullness of spring and summer. There is some semblance and parallel between the two. The quiet of winter reflection is probably what I love the most. Also, the quiet

How to turn your goals into achievements Today I want to discuss one of my favorite topics: procrastination. I just finished a call with a client who is an exceptional leader. He’s a senior citizen, still actively building his business empire. This smart individual excels in many ways but often procrastinates because he gets bored with routine tasks. He’s in the financial industry, but this pattern of procrastination is common across various fields. I notice it in many of my clients who are highly intelligent, big idea people, yet they

 If simply reading a book helped, you would not be reading this right now Here’s a common challenge many solo business owners face: feeling scattered and overwhelmed in both their personal and professional lives. You might find yourself wondering if you should keep going or just give up. Why does everything have to be so hard? Why does it seem like chaos is a permanent state? A common sentiment I hear is, “I know what to do, so why can’t I just do it?” Let’s address that today because it’s