We all have bad days. That doesn’t mean they have to stay that way. — We all get them. Bad days, that is. These are days when we feel like we have no control. That everything is just all too much to deal with. And as moods worsen, they can spiral deeper and ruin the entire day — and days to come. The good news…

Give better talks, speeches, and presentations with these simple tips. — Whether you’re making a presentation for work, school, church, or elsewhere, it’s good to strengthen your skills as an effective public speaker. Speaking to groups makes you a thought leader and influencer. Public speaking skills can carry over to speaking on camera, for podcasts, or elsewhere. It’s the sort of…

Three ways to maintain forward momentum when you don’t feel like it. — Three ways to maintain forward momentum when you don’t feel like it. I’ve been freelancing in the publishing industry for over 20 years now, but it’s only been within the past year that I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD. I’m 55. What the heck? The revelation has rocked me as I’ve…

Four key tips to make it a success. — More than half a million new businesses are started in the United States every year. How could that not be a good thing? Unfortunately, too many won’t last more than a few months. While there can be many reasons for this, one of the main ones is that many new…

Ways to power through your day, whether working from home or the office. — Tell me if this scenario seems familiar. It’s 2 p.m. Maybe 2:30. Lunch is a memory. Proper quitting time is a couple of more hours away. There’s work to be done, but where’s the energy? Man, a nap would be nice right now. Unfortunately, a nap may not be in…

Or anyone else who wants to stay on top of things. — I’ve been a freelancer for over 20 years but have only recently learned — at the tender age of 55 — that I also have ADHD. It’s been a weird few months as I’ve been processing all of this and discovering how much having ADHD has affected my life. Suddenly…

Staying one step ahead of household chaos. — I don’t want y’all to think I’m a total slob. But I am human, which means things occasionally get a little out of control. Dishes and laundry pile up. The floors need attention. Books, papers, toys, and other signs of life litter the place to the point that it’s hard…

It’s easier than you think. — There’s… there’s a lot of cybercrime happening out there. I read somewhere that a cyberattack attempt is made once every 39 seconds. If true, that’s probably a naive, idealistic number. Given how cybercriminals use bots for automated attacks and don’t even have to be present to commit crimes, I imagine…

Unlocking a life that’s a bit easier to manage. — We all want to be better people. Or, maybe, be better at being people — if that makes sense. Look, things have been rough lately. The pandemic has affected us in ways we’re still coming to terms with. There’s war happening. There is civil unrest. There’s an uncomfortable amount of…