Submit a Question on Making the Escape
I know I haven’t written much about making the escape since I left my corporate job nine months ago to become a full-time freelancing circus freak. It was my focus for a long, long time and now that I’m on… Read more
02.20.13 and Tagged achieving goals, freelance, work
Where’s your inspiration?
one . two . three . four One of the most important things to do when working toward a goal is surround yourself with inspiration. Tack up photos of people with killer abs, subscribe to blogs of dedicated knitters, make… Read more
02.13.13 and Tagged achieving goalsHow to: Be more confident for that big interview or date
Have you ever had a big meeting, date, or interview and immediately started thinking of everything that will go wrong? All the questions you won’t have answers to? The flaws the other person might see? I have, and I’ve… Read more
01.28.13 and Tagged achieving goals, lifeHappy New Year!
I hope you all had a sparkling celebration last night. I caught myself a cold, so Piglet and I stayed in and watch a bajillion episodes of Parenthood (have you watched this show??) I’m still under the weather… Read more
01.01.13 and Tagged achieving goals2013 Goals
[ source ] Since last year was all about conquering THE big goal, in 2013 I want to focus on balancing my two careers with the rest of my life. While I love what I do and am thankful and… Read more
12.31.12 and Tagged achieving goals, lifeFreelance: Dealing with the motivation black hole
It’s raining and icky outside. I ate a giant brunch and would prefer to nap than work. I’ve looked at my to-do list at least five times already and instead of tackling anything I made a wallpaper for my iPhone… Read more
08.10.12 and Tagged achieving goals, freelanceClean White Board // New Goals
This is how my white board last looked for the past two months. Completely blank. You may recall it was the site for my escape plan and every goal I’ve checked off for the past year. But now that I’m… Read more
08.07.12 and Tagged achieving goals, lifeLittle Summer Goals
Walk to the grocery store: I have a confession…there is a really great little grocery store five blocks from my house, my house that I have lived in for three and a half years…and I’ve never once walked there. Now… Read more
06.22.12 and Tagged achieving goalsBoss Business Ladies: What’s your switch?
What’s your switch? That little thing that can pull you out of a motivation rut just as fast as flipping a light switch? That thing you need on days when all you want to do is park it on the… Read more
06.06.12 and Tagged achieving goals, workHow I Made The Escape
To take advice from one of my favorite bloggers who recently wrote a piece called “Let’s not pretend it’s always easy,” I wanted to talk a little (err…a lot) about how I was able to leave my corporate day job.… Read more
05.22.12 and Tagged achieving goals, life, workHow are you doing on your goals?
We’re two months into 2012, so this is the perfect time to check in on your goals, evaluate your progress and see if what you’re working toward is still something you have passion for. I’ve started feeling a lot of… Read more
03.01.12 and Tagged achieving goalsYear in Review & My Goals for 2012
Promise’s post is a great reminder of the importance of evaluating the past year of work. What went well, what went horribly wrong and what needs to change. It works as much for businesses as it does for personal goals,… Read more
12.30.11 and Tagged achieving goalsDear 2012: Let’s Get Inspired
Over the past few days I’ve talked about making goals for 2012, figuring out what you want to go after if you feel stuck, but have no clue what to do, and how to make a plan to achieve your… Read more
12.29.11 and Tagged achieving goalsDear 2012: I’ve Got A Plan
When I decided I wanted to make the escape from the cube I knew a plan was in order. The amount of money I was making from designing and shows was not nearly enough to cover my bills, so I… Read more
12.28.11 and Tagged achieving goalsDear 2012: I don’t know what goals to make
About two years ago I felt really stuck – completely glued in place, no idea how to get unstuck or what do to when I did. I had just left my position running a local womens organization and my job… Read more
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