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Empower Your Productivity with An Awesome Accountability Partner

Are you struggling to stay consistent with your blogging goals? Finding it hard to maintain motivation when working alone?  I’ve been there too. For years, I watched my blogging efforts start strong then fizzle out when life got busy or results were slow to come. That all changed when I found my accountability partners. Having…

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The Ultimate Blog Post Outline Will Transform Your Writing

Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank screen, unsure of how to start your blog post? It can be overwhelming, especially when you have so many ideas swirling in your head.  I remember feeling lost and frustrated when I started blogging back in the day, trying to figure out how to organize my…

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Eye-Opening Secrets of the Buying Journey in Blogging

Have you ever noticed how you make decisions before buying something? Think about it for a second. Maybe you start by googling a problem, then researching different solutions, and finally choosing the perfect product to solve your issue.  Your blog readers go through the exact same process. As bloggers, understanding this buyer’s journey isn’t just…

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11 Valuable Tools You Need To Build Your Blogging Toolkit

Ever feel overwhelmed by the endless tools and apps promising to make your blogging life easier? You’re not alone. I feel the same because there are so many tools to choose from.  Many bloggers start their journey with a simple writing platform, only to realize they need dozens of other tools scattered across their desktops….

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Journaling For Productivity – The Best Guide With Free Prompts

How do you feel about your productivity? Are you happy thinking about how productive you are? Or do you have the feeling that your to-do list is winning and you’re losing? What if I told you that the key to transforming your productivity might be as simple as a notebook and a pen? Journaling for…

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How to Use a Planner to Become A Better Blogger – A Complete Guide

Three years ago, I made a decision that transformed my blogging business: I committed to using the Legend Planner. After trying countless planners and systems, I finally found my perfect match. But here’s the thing – it wasn’t just about finding the right planner. It was about developing a system that actually worked for my…

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How to Store Your Blog Post Ideas The Right Way

Remember that moment when you decided to start keeping track of your blog post ideas? Now it’s time to turn that commitment to yourself into action. Learning how to store your blog post ideas effectively and creating your own storage system can seem overwhelming at first, but I promise you’ll be surprised by how simple…

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The Most Important Reasons Why You Need To Store Your Blog Post Ideas

Ever had that amazing blog post idea pop into your head while driving, only to completely forget it by the time you get home? Or maybe you’ve jolted awake at 3 AM with the perfect topic, thinking, “I’ll remember this in the morning” – but never did? Trust me, you’re not alone. As bloggers, our…

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Why I Love My Ivory Mix Membership (And Why You Will Too!) – A Review

Have you ever stared at your blank content calendar, wondering how other bloggers seem to create stunning visuals day after day? Believe me, I’ve been there.  In 2018, in the early days of my blogging career, my posts looked amateur, my Pinterest graphics were inconsistent, and finding the right photos felt like searching for a…

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How to Choose the Right One: A Digital vs Physical Planner

Picture this: You’re sitting at your kitchen table, surrounded by sticky notes with blog ideas, while your phone keeps pinging with calendar reminders. Sound familiar? As mom bloggers, we’re constantly torn between the appeal of a beautiful paper planner and the convenience of digital tools. The Planning Dilemma I love my Legend paper planner, so…

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5 Tips to Optimize Your Physical Workspace for Maximum Productivity

Picture this: you sit down at your desk, ready to tackle your to-do list, but you can’t seem to focus. You’re distracted by the clutter, the uncomfortable chair, and the harsh lighting. Sound familiar?  As it turns out, your physical workspace can be a big influence on your productivity and well-being. A cluttered, uninspiring space…

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The Ultimate Blogging Checklist: From Idea to Publication

Do you ever wonder if you’ve done everything to make your blog and the posts on your blog a success? There are so many moving parts in the creation of a well-planned, researched, engaging, and optimized post. It’s easy to forget one or two steps in the process.  And that’s where a blogging checklist comes…