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More Than Just Your Own Power

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EPISODE 178E Today I talk about having a word or verse for the year, something to help us focus or to encourage us toward this year’s goals. But sometimes that point of focus changes – and you get even more focused! That’s what happened to me this month. I hope my experience encourages you that…

Do 1% Better This Year

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It’s time to plan out our new year, to think about what worked last year and what didn’t. But don’t just write down a bunch of hoped-for goals, consider how much time you’ll need to do them all compared to how much time you actually have. I go through several good first steps to getting…

Adding White Space to Your Year

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EPISODE 173E As you start the new year, it’s important to remember that over-planning and over-scheduling can lead to stress, disappointment, and – worst case scenario – burnout. To avoid that and enjoy your work all year long, plan some white space into your schedule. Some extra room in your calendar so you can move…

Preparing to Plan for the New Year

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EPISODE 170T Today’s guest is – ME! 😀 In January 2018, James Blatch interviewed me on The Self Publishing Show Podcast (then called Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula Podcast) about time management for writers. I’ve been teaching a class called Going the Distance for over a decade, helping other writers plan their time so they…