Loneliness and Dancing on Your Own... This is Still How I Think of My Life Experience. Hey there, need a friend? You came to the right place. Loneliness is an emotional epidemic; it feels like you can’t win the battle of feeling isolated without forced friendships and social media binges. Lucky for you, you pushed past those unrealistic solutions. You are seeking help on your own, which happens to be the first step to working through your situation. Here's why I continue to think of my life … [Read more...]
I Wanted a New Life… I Didn’t Know Where to Start
When It's Time for Change and You Want a New Life It was Wednesday of the week between Christmas and New Year's in 2005. I worked as a classroom teacher back then and we were on a two week break that I needed more than I ever had during my twenty years of teaching. I wanted a new life, but I didn't know where to start. I woke up early that morning and turned on my computer. Months earlier, I had attended an evening conference and learned that ordinary people were earning a full time income … [Read more...]
Decision Confidence in Business
Decision Confidence in Business: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis You stare at your screen, stuck between two equally promising options. Hours pass as you search for more information, convinced the perfect answer exists somewhere. Your business waits while you weigh pros and cons endlessly. Decision confidence in business is what helps you to overcome analysis paralysis. This thinking loop—analysis paralysis—silently kills more entrepreneurial dreams than almost any other mental trap. Every … [Read more...]
Circle of Influence: Connecting Socially and For Your Business
Circle of Influence: Connecting with Others, Socially and for Your Business “Man is a social animal. Anyone who does not partake of society is either a beast or a god.” Aristotle I'll begin our discussion of building a 'Circle of Influence' with a statement you may already agree with... We’re social animals. The vast majority of us need the company of others in order to function and feel fulfilled. That’s why nearly everything that we do is built on a social framework. We play in … [Read more...]
Writing Kindle Short Reads
Writing Kindle Short Reads - Fiction Basics Short fiction gives you a doorway into publishing without the weight that comes with trying to wrangle a full novel. Plenty of people dream about writing stories but freeze the moment they picture eighty thousand words stretched across dozens of scenes. Writing Kindle short reads could change everything for you! Short reads cut through that pressure. You only need a tight idea, a focused character, and a clear emotional thread to walk the reader … [Read more...]
How to Reframe a Rough Year
How to Reframe a Rough Year by Asking for Help Don't be too proud to ask for help. If you're finding it difficult to overcome a rough patch, remember that it's okay to ask for help. This is not a sign of weakness like many people think. Can it be difficult to ask for a helping hand? Undoubtedly. That doesn't mean it's the wrong thing to do. Here. I'll share how to reframe a rough year and move forward confidently. Asking for support means you're being honest about your situation. You've … [Read more...]
Breaking the Overthinking Habit to Unlock Productivity
Breaking the Overthinking Habit Will Unlock Your Productivity We've all been there—staring at a blank document, second-guessing every decision, or replaying conversations in our minds until they consume our entire day. Overthinking is the silent productivity killer that affects nearly everyone at some point. It masquerades as thoroughness but actually prevents us from taking meaningful action. Here, we'll take a closer look at breaking the overthinking habit. Research suggests that the … [Read more...]
Breaking the Rules: Are You a Rebel? Success May Come More Easily!
Are You a Rebel? If so, Success May Come More Easily for You! Breaking the Rules is not about breaking laws which were designed to protect you. This post is designed to help you navigate the rules of society and decide which rules should and can be broken and why. You’ll learn about antiquated rules made when jobs operated differently and when you knew the people who lived around you. Now, there are certain criteria by which rules can be broken and when they shouldn’t. You’ll learn about … [Read more...]
Once a Month, For As Long As It Takes…
At Least Once a Month, for As Long As It Takes My name is Connie Ragen Green, and I project confidence wherever I go. I'm seen as a leader, in my community, as an online entrepreneur and marketer, and as an author of more than thirty books on a variety of topic in the marketing and personal development niches. It wasn't always this way. Until I changed my life completely in 2006, I doubted myself in every way and believed I was simply not capable of improving my circumstances. Then I … [Read more...]
Doing Whatever It Takes
Doing Whatever It Takes to Achieve Your Dreams and Goals Tenacity... What Is It and How Does It Make a Difference? “Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity. “ ~ Louis Pasteur Here, I want to introduce you to the concept of tenacity and how it can help you reach your goals and dreams in all areas of your life. Let’s start by taking a look at what tenacity is. Per definition, it’s the ability to grip something firmly, it’s staying … [Read more...]