You love learning, growing, and self-improvement. But what about "not-doing"? Do you love rest and make time for it, or do you treat it like a luxury or treat? Downshift out of "frantic" and give yourself permission to take care of your body's needs.
Read MoreA gratitude practice is a powerful way of positively reinforcing and cultivating motivation in your life.
Read MoreYou got to the heart of your motivation by reading Breakthrough Productivity: How to Motivate with Your Heart. Now you want to really conquer that task list. In this article, I cover a few key strategies that can help us get out of our own way and really get things done!
Read MoreProductivity can be elusive at times. It can be easy to skip this fundamental step: identifying why. If we don’t know why we’re doing the things on our to-do list, we’ll lack all motivation to be productive. Start here on your productivity journey. In next month’s article I’ll cover how to use this foundation to really take off!
Read MoreDon’t let decision paralysis rob you of living your life to the fullest! Here are my strategies for forward movement when you’re stuck on a decision.
Read MoreBeing stuck is terrible for productivity, and when you’re self-employed there’s no one around to help you get unstuck! Here are some strategies for creating forward movement when you’re stuck at the start.
Read MoreThis is for all the lonely solopreneurs who are struggling to understand why past coworking experiences didn't go well. The success of a work date comes from clear expectations. Regardless of if it’s body doubling, collaborative ad-hoc sessions, or a standing weekly appointment, I’ll help you clarify your goals for your coworking. By the end of this article, you’ll be on the path toward more productive and gratifying coworking sessions!
Read MoreWe all have things that must get done but that we don't really enjoy doing. This is even more true for self-employed business owners. Here are three strategies I employ to help me do things I don't want to do. These strategies are helpful for anyone, even if you don't have a business (yet!)
Read MoreLiving an engaged life typically makes us feel like our lives are more meaningful and full. Here are some tips on how to stay engaged in the most difficult of circumstances.
Read MoreMaggie Karshner is a self-employment coach based in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. She specializes in coaching solo entrepreneurs and owner-operated small businesses in industries such as real estate, mental health therapy, massage therapy, yoga, doulas, and non-profit.
Maggie's coaching practice encompasses one on one coaching, group coaching, and asynchronous learning via the member area of the website.
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This article is for the cautious first-time business owners who don't want to "risk it all" in launching their business. You're struggling with a fear of risk, especially in the case of litigation. You want to move forward and put protections in place confidently. I'll enlighten you regarding the risks you're exposed to. Then I'll further soothe your fears by describing the many methods you can use to protect yourself and your business. By the end of this article, you'll know risk-reducing actions and be able to move forward with confidence!
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Business Plans. Are they archaic? Vital? Confusing AF? This is the first of a series of articles designed for self-employed businesses and people critical of capitalism. This series will go in-depth into each component of a business plan. This first is article is an overview going through all the parts of a business plan. By understanding the components, it will become less monolithic. You might realize you know more than you thought, or that you've missed a key thing. Launch your business smartly with a solid plan!