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Procrastination Hacks: 3 Ways to Get Going
If you’re like most people, you don’t *always* procrastinate – just for the things you really don’t want to do. Here are three ways to “sweeten the deal” for yourself so you can get moving – and get done.
3 Ways to Avoid (Ugh) Broken Links
Nothing says “unprofessional” like broken links on your website, so let’s get to fixing them, shall we? Here’s how to find them, correct them, and in many cases avoid them in the first place!
If Your Website is the Cake, These 3 Things Are the Icing on Top
If you’re going to bother hiring someone to make a nice website for you, you’d be smart to invest in these three “accompaniments” as well – they’ll truly be the icing on the cake 😉
50,000 Hand-Painted Honey Bees … And Not Just For the “Buzz” of It
Matt Willey is on a journey to hand paint 50,000 honey bees – the same number of bees in a hive – by way of murals and art installations all around the world.
How I Took 3 Weeks Off: Dos & Don’ts for Entrepreneurs Taking Vacation Time
If you’re a business owner, you CAN take time off for yourself when you need to – and I’m not talking about a day here and there. Here’s how I recently took 3 full weeks off and came back in full swing.
What’s in a Word? 50 Alternatives When “Blog” Just Isn’t Good Enough
Often times we’ll name the page for our posts “Blog” without giving it a second thought – but the truth is, there are about a million other things you could call it. Let’s start with 50 ideas right now.
Let Yourself Off the Hook With These 4 Questions (Because You Deserve It!)
Whatever you’ve been beating yourself up over not having gotten done, maybe it’s time you let yourself off the hook for once.
#puppylife i.e. The Subtle Art of “Recalibration”
When you get a puppy, everything changes. It requires a total “recalibration” of your life as you know it. What other things in life require recalibration and how can we better prepare for them?
Sing It Like You Mean It!
When was the last time you decided to go ALL in with everything you’ve got?
3 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to Improve Your Website’s SEO
It doesn’t take long to realize that stepping into the world of SEO is the beginning of a very deep rabbit hole. To simplify matters, here are three you can do right now (as in this very minute) to get your website’s SEO headed in a better direction.
Movement in Web Design: These 3 Effects Will “Fancify” Your Website
Want to give your website a little modern sparkle and pizzazz? These three ways to add movement to your site design will give your website that extra “wow factor” users will love.
Lost & Found: A Story of Socks, Surrender, and Sweet Success
Sometimes we have to give up the search to find that which we so desperately seek.
3 Ways to Protect Yourself from the Dreaded “Scope Creep”
“Scope Creep” refers to when the overall amount of work required for a project begins to “creep” beyond what was originally expected and/or agreed upon. It’s simply a reality of life for business owners, and as such, it’s imperative that we know how to protect and take care of ourselves in the midst of it all.
16 Self-Care Mantras That Might Just Transform Your Day
Mantras are a great way to shift whatever that voice in your head is telling you into something a bit kinder. If you’re in need of some self-care today, these 16 mantras just might turn your day around.
The 5 Secrets to a Successful “First Call” With a Prospective Client
It’s your first call with a prospective client and more than anything you want it to go well. These five tips and mindset shifts will ensure both you and your prospective client leave the call with what you need and heading in a good direction.
“Saving it” for something special? It just might never come.
Do you have items you’re “saving” for something special? Here’s the argument behind why the time to enjoy your most cherished belongings is now.
Does YOUR website have these 6 things?
In the midst of an Ellanyze website audit and makeover, we made these six huge improvements to the Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation website. Could your website use these enhancements as well?
5 Ways to Improve Your Money Mindset (and Raise Your Prices)
One of the best (and worst) parts of being in business for yourself is that you set your own prices. On the one hand, the sky is the limit! On the other, no one is going to give you a raise except for YOU.
Three Great Websites For When You Need Cheering Up
All of us have times when we could use a little help turning that frown upside down. If you’re having one of those days – you’re in luck! These three fun websites are just the thing.
Spend LESS Time Emailing With These 8 Tips
If you’re like most people, it’s nothing but email email email all day long, a constant stream of mental clutter coming at you from dawn to dusk. And while it might SEEM out of your control, there are actually tangible changes YOU can make to minimize the number of emails you receive and send daily. Ready to give it a try?
An Experiment in Affirmations
Are affirmations a load of bologna or do they actually work? I decided to make myself the guinea pig and put them to the test. Here’s what happened.
Get Your Website “Ultra-Hip” With Video Backgrounds: 3 Tips
Background video is a great way to add movement, visual interest, and modern flair to your website. Here are three tips to make sure you reap the rewards while avoiding common pitfalls.
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking on a Client
How can we make sure we end up working with clients who are truly a good fit for us and our services – and politely pass on the ones who aren’t? Let these five questions be your guide.
Forgive Yourself – Instantly
Sometimes the most important person we need forgiveness from is ourself.
12 Stories of Failure Before Success That Will Inspire You
Just imagine what these 12 highly-known individuals would have missed out on if they’d given up after they failed. Instead, they persevered and found their way to success.
Choosing Photos? Avoid These 4 Pitfalls
Within the entire process of putting your website together, choosing your photos has got to be one of the most fun parts. But before you get lost in the excitement of choosing your images, make sure to steer clear of these four common pitfalls.
6 Ways to Create Boundaries in Your Business That Take Care of YOU
We’ve all been guilty from time to time of trying to please our clients – at the expense of our own mental health. These six practices for creating boundaries in your business will help you take good care of yourself in the future.
The 5 Steps to Commit to Something You Want to Be Doing (and Aren’t)
Almost all of us have something in life that we very much desire to do but just aren’t. Below are five ways to commit to making that vision a reality once and for all.
5 Signs Your Website Might Be Overwhelming Your Visitors
Hands on their head in distress is NOT exactly what you’re hoping people will do while visiting your website, right? Below are five signs your website might be overwhelming your website – and what to do about it.
Breathe a Sigh of Relief With These 3 Decluttering Apps I Love
Ideas and creativity can flow so much easier when we’re in a clean and uncluttered space. If you’re looking to minimize the amount of stuff in your workspace or home, these three apps are a fantastic place to start.