Marty’s Musings
It’s not just about the positivity
You know, as a law of attraction practitioner and trainer, I encounter a lot of other LOA teachers who spend a lot of time telling folks that their lives will improve immensely if they just “think positively.” Well, for sure, thinking positively is right up there with...
How to Overcome the Fear of Making Mistakes
We all suffer from procrastination at one time or another and for a lot of different reasons. For some folks procrastination is so bad that it becomes debilitating, with the inability to get virtually anything done. Or at least anything of importance done. Here’s a...
7 Energizing Activities to Kick-Start Your Day
When I was a teenager, my mom would literally have to drag me out of bed in the mornings. I'd take a quick shower and then dry my long hair by sticking my head out the window as I raced to school in my little red VW. So to say I'm a natural morning person would be...
Only if they ask
One of the biggest mistakes I see business owners make is adding people to their email marketing lists without getting permission first. It happens all the time. You go to a networking event, you get a few business cards from folks who have expressed some interest in...
11 Tips to Self-Motivate
[su_dropcap]D[/su_dropcap]o you ever find yourself asking, “Why can't I just get this thing done?” Even high achievers sometimes have a difficult time with motivation and very often start looking for an outside source for that “kick in the butt”. But the reality is,...
10 Tips for Marketing Your Business with Facebook Pages
Most of my clients come to me asking, “How do I get information about my business in front of the right people?” and, I tell them, depending on the type of industry you're in, Facebook is fast becoming a great place to make connections and to attract clients. With...
Make Distracting Thoughts Work for You
If a car alarm is blasting right outside your window or your cat is climbing up your leg to remind you that it's dinner time you would be, quite obviously, distracted. And justifiably so. My friend and colleague, Nancy, and I joke all the time about seeing squirrels....
How to Overcome Laziness
and Get Things Done
Who hasn't felt a little lazy from time to time? Ever notice you have days where the most attractive choice is to do absolutely nothing? I believe that from time to time it's a good idea to just give in to laziness, but this can be an issue when the desire to be lazy...
6 Tricks To Increase Your Focus
Do you ever find it hard to complete tasks because it feels as though your mind is racing and it's too hard to concentrate on finishing what you set out to do? It's easy for most of us to become distracted from time to time, but there are several ways to calm your...
9 Ways to Market Your Biz on a Shoestring
If you're just starting out in your business, or you suddenly find yourself short on funds, you may need to find ways to market your business on a shoestring budget. And remember, just because a marketing tactic may be inexpensive to execute doesn't mean that it's not...