Only 10% of happiness is determined by external circumstances. The rest is...well, you can read all about it (and how to get happier), in this article!
Read MoreShowing gratitude can help your business grow. Establishing a culture of gratitude is an easy way to set yourself up for success. It’s one of the easiest things to do but somehow always gets forgotten. This blog explains a few easy ways to show gratitude for those you work with.
Read MoreWe here at Capturing Your confidence have been afraid, especially in our writing lives. We’ve been the ones who were afraid people wouldn’t like our writing...The only difference between us and anyone else is that we didn’t let those fears hold us back. And you don’t have to either! We’re not promising that fear will go away... But you can move forward anyway. Here's how.
Read MoreAs a writer, you’ve probably dealt with writer’s block in some form or another - almost all of us have. It’s a frustrating and seemingly endless period that can bring about a whole lot of stress on its own. But did you know that stress can be what leads you to getting stuck in the first place? Learn about 4 sneaky stressors and what you can do to manage them!
Read MoreAs a writer, something I have to contend with on more occasions than I care to admit, is imposter syndrome. This is something that affects most (if not all) writers at some point. It’s hard enough to be a writer without having to battle with your own inner self-doubt and worry. So, today I’m sharing how I deal with imposter syndrome.
Read MoreMeditation, like self-care, is a hot topic right now. Or maybe it’s always been a hot topic and I just never noticed until I started doing it. I didn’t believe it would work, at least not at first...I didn’t pick it back up until early 2020 when the proverbial shit hit the fan and I HAD to figure out how to deal with my anxiety. I was willing to try pretty much anything. Enter: meditation.
Read MoreNo matter how long you’ve been doing something, or how far up you get in the professional food chain, there will always be an element of fear. But who says that’s a bad thing?
Read MoreBeing a writer comes with a lot of different expectations and perceptions. Everyone has an idea of what they think a writer should or shouldn’t do. Let's ignore all those other voices and focus on what’s important: writing your book. To do that, it’s important that you keep two things in mind - and avoid them at all costs.
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I am a big proponent of learning and personal development. You could say it’s a passion, but in truth, it’s also a strength of mine that I happen to enjoy. Around this time of year, with fall semester in full swing, I think fondly of the first time I heard of the term growth mindset. It wasn’t until grad school! I’ve always wondered how my college experience might have been different if I’d known about it earlier…One of my favorite groups to talk with about growth mindset is writers.
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