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Goal Setting & Productivity 101

May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 by Jody CalkinsNo Comments

Goal Setting & Productivity 101 Dear Blog, Last week I wrote about unfollowing people on social media (it's been great, by the way!). So, I thought I'd write about goals and productivity today. So many of us use the time excuse. I don't have time to do that. I'm too busy. I couldn't possibly add anything more to my schedule. We get so caught up in making excuses that we start settling for a life that doesn't include the seemingly random thing we want to do. If it's not a time excuse, then it's some other excuse. Oh, I could never do that. I don't even know where to start. I'm too old to start now. And then if we do start it, we don't stick with it for long. It feels weird. It's too different. I can't seem to do it or get into the groove of it. So many excuses flood our day. And we let them tell us what we can and cannot do. And...

Obsessed With Social Media? This Might Be For You!

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 by Jody CalkinsNo Comments

Obsessed With Social Media? This Might Be For You! Dear Blog, I did something crazy the other day. You know how we're obsessed with social media? We go on Facebook or Instagram or Twitter just to grab the latest updates. Who's sharing the new funny thing? What's the latest drama? Who else liked or commented on or shared my post? What's happening in the world? Okay, bad example, but you get what I'm saying. Well, have you ever commented on someone else's post and then the person never replied or even liked your comment? Or have you spent time thinking through and drafting a helpful response to a friend's issue and then all they do is write, "Thanks!"? Social media was supposed to be about building connections. Being helpful. Offering tips. Learning something. Information is power. Knowledge is power. Because it gives us ideas for new solutions. Solutions that might actually work. We get sucked in to this idea that we need validation from others....

A Little Tip on Working with Distractions

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by Jody CalkinsNo Comments

A Little Tip on Working with Distractions Dear Blog, I've been away for a while and caught up with distractions. It happens. Hopefully, it's clear from here on out. Of course, now that I say that... You know what? I'm not going there. I'm focusing on positive energy, optimism, and productivity. While I haven't been blogging, I *have* been making updates to my websites. I run this site as well as my publisher site. And I do have some cool news! Readers can now purchase ebooks directly through my publisher! So far, Shattered and Redeemed are available, *and* with fancy new covers, I might add! Signed paperbacks are also available if you prefer physical copies. I have a limited number of books with original covers, so be sure to let me know if you're interested! And you can purchase directly on the website with a credit card. Over the next few days, I'll be working on putting together the rest of the updates. I'm also hoping to have the...