Author: Kate
Kate
Blogger and creative entrepreneur, former marketer and strategist. I’m devoted to helping women boost their impact, master their money, and better themselves so that they can unlock their most meaningful lives. Proud Canadian hailing from Toronto, ON.
If you’ve been following my blog for any length of time, you probably know that I’m a HUGE fan of working with a life coach. Over the past 4 or so years, I’ve worked off and on with Tammy Faulds of Inner Travel Coaching. It’s been a transformative experience that helped me tune into my core values, get clear on what’s important to me, and even guided me to make a big decision in my life: leaving my corporate job to pursue self employment full-time. For today’s post, I thought I’d share some of the biggest benefits of coaching – the key lessons…
If you’re in the first trimester of your pregnancy, there’s a pretty good chance you’re experiencing some morning sickness. About 80-90% of women have these types of symptoms, some of which can be severe and last beyond the morning hours. I count myself lucky, because while I had nausea relatively consistently, it never escalated into vomiting and was generally contained to 5-20 minute episodes. It also didn’t really start until I was 6 weeks pregnant and stopped when I was about 14 weeks along. All in all, it definitely impacted my life but could have been way worse and I’m grateful for…
What is Physical Self Care? Let’s start by defining this type of self care. Physical self care is about catering to our physical body and its health. Some ways to practice this form of self care involve eating and sleeping well, getting some exercise, drinking plenty of water, and taking care of any ailments. Here are some simple, specific things you can start doing today to build a physical self care practice. How to Start Practicing Physical Self Care #1. Get more (and better!) sleep. Ah, sleep. Most of us don’t get enough of it! In fact, according to the Mayo…
Confidence. As women, most of us want it, some of us lack it, and it can feel hard to hang on to for any substantial length of time. Don’t believe me? Here are some startling statistics: A woman’s leadership study from KPMG revealed that of women surveyed: 73% feel they lack the confidence to pursue a job opportunity beyond their experience; 65% believe lack the confidence to ask for a promotion; 61% do not feel confident enough to request a raise; and 56% feel they lack the confidence to request a new role or position. It also found that over two thirds…
Whether you’re a total morning person or can’t get out of bed, how you start your day can have a big impact on how the rest of it flows. Here are ten of the best morning habits to start things on the right track. 10 of the Best Morning Habits for a Better Day 1. Make your bed When I still worked in the corporate world, I never made my bed. The morning was such a scramble to get out the door, and it’s not like I saw my bed again until it was time to go to sleep at…
A 2008 psychological study found that emotional pain hurts more and lasts longer than physical pain. And that doesn’t come as a big surprise. Strong negative emotions like disappointment, dread, grief, and rejection can be incredibly painful and feel hard to escape. And the sadness that comes when someone hurts your feelings can be hard to shake. Thankfully, there are several things that are in our control to do when these negative feelings strike. Here are 5 ways to deal with hurt feelings. 5 Things to Do When Someone Hurts Your Feelings 1. Recognize that the only person who can hurt…
If you’ve ever worked for yourself, you know that it has its challenges. How do you create structure, goals, and routines for your work week? And how do you know what to focus on and when? One of the greatest tools I’ve discovered is the 12 week plan. It’s a brilliant way to set goals and work strategically, and I’m really excited to share it with you. I truly believe that it has the potential to transform your business and life! WHAT IS A 12 WEEK PLAN? Based on the book The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington, 12…
Unsurprisingly, 1 in 2 people starting a fitness routine will drop out in the first 6 months. Even with the best of intentions, it can feel like there are so many factors stacked against us, including a lack of time, a lack of drive, and a lack of desire. While we know exercise is good for us, many of us need to do everything we can to improve the fitness experience and better our chances of success. I definitely fall in the “non-lover of exercise” camp. I’ve had to really push myself to make it a regular habit by focusing on…
What percentage of people do you think achieve their New Year’s Resolutions? 50%? 30%? According to a recent study, it’s more like 8%. So what’s keeping 92% if people from meeting their goals? A big part of it is lack of accountability: they don’t have guidance in place to keep them on track. Enter: the accountability buddy. Someone whose role is to help you stay accountable to those very goals you’re eager to achieve. But what is an accountability partner? And how does it all work? Today we’ll be diving into just that. (I’ve been working with an blogging accountability partner…
If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for opportunities to generate more exposure for your small business. You know you have a great product or service, and if more people just knew about it, you could increase your sales. Unfortunately, it can feel like every solid marketing opportunity carries a large price tag, making most of them unfeasible. With that in mind, this post will cover 10 affordable (and often FREE!) ideas for how to promote your Etsy shop. These are all things I’ve tried over the past 2+ years as an Etsy shop owner, and they’ve helped me build my business on a…