Everyone who is out doing big things in the world experiences “it”. That moment where uncertainty rolls in like a thick fog. When you start questioning everything. And when you start comparing yourself to others… resulting in the mother of all entrepreneurial stresses: Imposter syndrome. In my experience, there’s nothing more stressful. Nothing that overwhelms […]
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Why You’re Chasing “Work Life Balance” (and How to Stop)
For years now, “work-life balance” has been a huge buzzword. The way it’s presented, there’s this magical point at which everything in your life just falls into place. You have more than enough time for everything. All of your worries and stresses magically fall away, leaving behind a shiny and perfect version of your life […]
Relaxation 101: How to Stop Worrying and Enjoy the Ride
This time last week, I was on vacation in Sayulita, Mexico. Sleeping in a cabana by the ocean, rising before the sun to meditate and do yoga, and spending my days with the most beautiful group of women. By Thursday, I had fully arrived. I was relaxed. Settled in to the ebb and flow of […]
Why I Hustle During the Holidays (It’s Not What You Think)
Let’s get one thing straight: I hate the word “hustle” and everything it has come to stand for. You’re an entrepreneur? Good for you. Now give up everything else in your life and dedicate it to your business. Personal life? Who has time for that? Health? You’ll sleep when you’re dead. Anything that’s not directly […]
3 Playful Practices to Make Life Fun Again
Remember when summer used to be fun? As a kid, summer loomed large as you approached the end of the school year. Three months of endless sun, long days, trips to the beach, and nonstop fun awaited. It was the greatest time of the year. You counted down the days, waiting with barely contained excitement […]
Innovation 101: How to Stop Getting Stuck in Your Head
How often do you run into a brick wall as you follow the thread of an idea? Get a spark and have it immediately snuffed out when your brain steps in to list all the reasons the idea won’t work? Or otherwise feel like you’re failing as an entrepreneur because all your best ideas seem […]