My husband recently sent me a blog post entitled the “five lies about social media marketing” and we had a great conversation about being an expert.  Many of you know that I struggled for years with being called a “social media guru/expert/diva”.  As I said that to my husband, he said: “That’s what I always say to you when you say I am an IT Finance Expert. There is always more that I can...

Daily ritual. On many levels (I hope) we already have them. The ritual of cleansing, of praying, of cooking, of reading. Most rituals started when we were young. They were rituals our parents taught us and we do them, even now without any thought. They are so engrained that we “just do them”. My husband was raised Catholic. Altar boy, even slated to become a priest! I remember saying one Christmas, “Honey let’s...

I recently had the honor to meet a woman that took on the 30 day writing challenge in person. We have been “facebook friends”, not super close, but this challenge created a connection. When she signed up for the challenge I went to her profile, realized she was local and said “let’s meet”. I think the universe tells me things, and I always listen.  Beautiful, smart and savvy, we shared our businesses with each other. She asked...

I recently started the 30 day writing challenge, and originally just asked people if they wanted to participate with me. I really did not think it would transform into an accountability group and a MONTHLY 30 day writing challenge! Accountability is interesting. Originally I wrote about discipline and the commitment we make to ourselves. So many commented on how important the accountability to others is for them. I personally find...

I was overwhelmed this week by the writing of many of the amazing people that took me up on this 30 day writing challenge. Honestly, that has taken on a “mind” of its own! I guess I thought on some level people would just check in and say they are on it and how it’s going. But many have decided to share what they are writing with the group. Many of them are fun or even special moments. Recently, there have been so many stories of...

One week ago today I was inspired by Gina Parris (my online friend) to start writing for 30 minutes first thing EVERY morning. Feeding the pets and making a cup of coffee are the only things I do prior to writing. I have stuck to my personal commitment and did just that very morning. Even the morning I had to meet clients at 7:30, would be with them until 5pm and then fly home, I got up at 4:30 to write. After all, I not only made a...