Posted on January 26, 2012 by LJ Earnest
Did you ever feel stuck? Unable to move forward or blocked? Or did you make a New Year’s resolution to tackle a project that has been laying dormant for some time? In her newest book, The 7 Secrets of the Prolific: The Definitive Guide to Overcoming Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Writer’s [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on January 12, 2012 by GuestPost
Benjamin is a task manager that implements the FranklinCovey system of time-management – it’s a replacement for a Franklin Planner. Here is a review from a user of both.
Continue ReadingPosted on October 28, 2011 by LJ Earnest
What if you could change the way you start your day to ensure a better day? And what if you had a lifetime of good days? In their latest book, Louise Hay and Cheryl Richardson talk about how you can create an exceptional life.
Continue ReadingPosted on October 6, 2011 by LJ Earnest
It’s no secret that I like to plan on paper. Somehow the effort of writing something out fixes itself in my brain, and I see a bigger picture when I work with paper.
Unfortunately, most “planners” out there include just calendars and task lists. Some, rarely, include spots to plan. But none have ever addressed my specific planning needs.
Enter the Life Is Messy Planners.
Continue ReadingPosted on September 30, 2011 by LJ Earnest
What if I told you there was a piece of software out there that allowed you to freely link planning, shopping, finances, notes, travel, projects and more together? And not only that, but integrated with iPhone/iPod Touch built-in calendars? This is the intriguing premise behind LifeTopix. [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on August 19, 2011 by LJ Earnest
When I am asked to review books, they are generally involved and complicated. It was truly delightful to be asked to review ABC Organization by Marie Calder Ricks. Marie is a professional organizer, and teaches children how to organize. She understands how important it is to get our kids organized [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on July 6, 2011 by LJ Earnest
The Law of Attraction is all well and good, but it doesn’t work for everybody. Or most people, actually. But that doesn’t mean that the rest of us are out of luck. The methods of The Hardline Self Help Handbook by Paula Renaye can help you get through the stuff that is keeping you stuck and help you move into the future of your making.
Continue ReadingPosted on May 13, 2011 by LJ Earnest
It is always amazing to me that when I am having trouble in an area of my life, a teacher appears. Lately I’ve been struggling with my creativity. Having felt blocked for several months, I teetered near the edge of burn-out and began to loathe sitting down at the computer to write.
Out of the blue, an offer to review a new e-course, “Take Back Your Creativity” appeared in my inbox.
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