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3 Life-Changing Lessons from Restorative Yoga

After reading Octavia Raheem’s Pause, Rest, Be, I learned that there was a purely restorative yoga practice “that invites us to be at home in the now.” After finding a class in Chicago, I have found that to be true.  

I always leave restorative yoga feeling much better than when I walked in. The class is slow-paced and relaxing and has already taught me some lessons that can apply to life. Here are three of the most important ones that I learned:

1. Just be.

I am very new to yoga in general, but what I love about restorative yoga is that there are only about 3-4 poses you are doing in a class. So you only have to worry about getting your body comfortable and lying there. You don’t need to be anything to anyone at that moment.

Your only mission is to be in your body.

And if you need anything extra to support you, you can ask for it. It’s a beautiful reminder to carve out moments for ourselves where we can just be.

2. We are human.

When focusing on breathing, Jenni said that our brains might start thinking about other things. In those moments, we can be aware that that’s happening, tell ourselves we are human, and then return to breathing. No judgment, no frustration. Just a simple nod to who we are and acceptance of that.

3. Poses are meant as a guide.

Jenni guided each pose, but as we all know our bodies better than her, we could feel free to adjust as needed.

There are many ways to do things. Business is no exception.

We can look to others as templates and examples for how we run our companies and then find the strategies and tactics that fit our lives and work best for us. 

In a world constantly telling us to be productive, we all need moments where we can be. To let go of the obligations and stresses of our day-to-day lives and simply exist in the present. 

Whether you find that through yoga, meditation, or taking a walk outside, please carve out some time for yourself to relax and recharge. 

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5 Myths & Misconceptions About Side Hustles

There are many myths and misconceptions when it comes to side hustles. I often get asked about them, so I wanted to share some of the most common ones with you. Keep in mind that these are just myths – there is no one-size-fits-all answer regarding side hustles. 

1. Side hustles need to become full-time hustles.

I used to be a firm believer in this, but I don’t anymore as I’ve traveled on my side-hustling journey. There is a lot of pressure to take your side hustle full-time. And judgy eyes when you don’t. But there are those of us who love our day jobs (and frankly appreciate having benefits) and are happy to keep our side thing a side thing.

If you’ve been wanting to start a side hustle or have one and don’t want to take it full-time, that’s OK! You don’t have to. You get to define what success looks like. 

2. Monetizing your passion is the way to go. 

Figuring out what you are passionate about may give you insight into the type of business you can start. I would be careful here, though, because sometimes, by mixing business with pleasure, so to speak, we might not enjoy our passions anymore. For example, one of my passions is reading. But to make money reading and writing book reviews would take the fun out of it for me.

This is not to say that you can’t start a business based on your passion. However, I don’t want you to feel that you have to. You’re allowed to have hobbies. You’re allowed to do things you love to do without monetizing them.

3. Everyone should have a side hustle. 

No way. Not everyone needs to start a business. Side hustles and entrepreneurship, for that matter, are glorified and romanticized. But it is not easy. And if you are starting a side hustle, you will have to say no to certain things to juggle your day job and your day-to-day commitments.

4. You need insane amounts of hustle to be successful. 

I am NOT a fan of hustle culture or #teamnosleep vibes. However, it is 100% possible to have a side hustle you love that fits within your life while still getting your required amount of sleep.

Start with a few hours a week and see how that goes. With side hustles, it’s not the big blocks of time. Instead, the consistent 15 to 30-minute chunks of time make you successful.

5. A side hustle is not a real business. 

I call ALL the BS on this one. A business is a business. Period. Just because it’s something you do part-time doesn’t make it any less of a business. It is as real and as big as you make it. You get to define what entrepreneurship means for you.

There is not just one way to side hustle. Each person’s situation is different, so part of the process is figuring out what works best for you.  

What are some myths or misconceptions you would add to the list?

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Unsubscribers, Dreams & Goodbye Kisses

You start the year with big dreams.

You start the week with tons of ideas on how you can change the world.

You start the day with your list of things to get done, create, and make happen.

And then….

Out of nowhere.

You get that first bad experience.

That first unsubscribe.

That first complaint.

That first hater.

And your world crumbles right before your very eyes.

You’re shocked and angry and immediately go on the defensive.

But most of all, you’re hurt.

You start to question everything:

Your worth.

Your value.

Your purpose in the world.

Your dream.

Your confidence is just…gone.

Because even with the attagirl’s

and the glowing reviews

and the social media love

You can only think about

That first unsubscribe.

That first complaint.

That first hater.

And you curl up into a ball

because your world has been shaken

and will never be right again.

Have you been there? I sure have.

And I hope that we keep going.

That you keep going.

Because you are worthy.

Because your dream is important.

Because you will change the world.

And that unsubscribe and that complaint and that hater? 

Shed a tear, light a candle, drink it out and then see if there is anything you can learn from the experience.

But if not, don’t let them derail your dream. 

Wish them the best and kiss them goodbye.  

Because they were never your right people in the first place.

There are people out there who will love and cherish you for being you.

Freckles and all. 

And you will change THEIR world.

And at the end of the day, that’s all that matters.

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Time Management Mantras for Busy People

Most of us are juggling a million things at once. And especially as side hustlers, finding the time and energy to get everything done can feel almost impossible.  

The less time you can spend on your business, the more critical every minute is. So your mission is to be as efficient as possible with your time.

With the right time management tips and mantras in your toolbox, you can make room for your side hustle goals and job and still be able to live your life.

“If it’s not in my calendar, it’s not real.”

I always tell people that if it’s not in my calendar, it’s not real. (And yep, I get a few chuckles). But no matter what calendar it is, put everything in it. Important things. You time. Exercise. Family commitments. Business calls. Business planning. Everything.

To-do lists are great if that’s your thing but pair them with your calendar. Because when it’s on your calendar, you’ve already blocked off time to get it done, and you’ll get reminded about it, so it’s an excellent way to know what you need to be working on and when. And if for some reason you need to move the appointment, it forces you to think about the next day and time you can put it on your schedule. (hello, planning).

Also, if you do any client calls, you can sync an online scheduler with your calendar, and it won’t offer up committed times to your clients. This can give you some much-needed time to work on your business.

“Multitasking is evil.”

I used to think I was THE QUEEN of multitasking, and sometimes I still do. But I have to say when I work on one thing and only one thing, I can focus so much better, and it helps me knock it out.

Sometimes jumping around is good, especially when it comes to housecleaning (or maybe that’s just me?) – but in our businesses, especially when we are trying to be creative, it’s better to pick one thing, set a timer, and go.

I love timers for things like this because it’s like playing a game with yourself. For example, you can tell Siri to “set a timer for 10 minutes” or use a Pomodoro timer. It’s incredible how much you can get done when trying to beat the clock.

“The power of three will set you free.”

Does anyone remember Charmed? It was this fantastic show on The WB in the late 90s about three sisters who realized they were witches. Each sister was powerful and had her unique skills, but most of the time, the spell required all three sisters to defeat a demon or warlock. And actually, one of the spells read, “The power of three will set you free.”

I have found that this is a great way to think about big projects or tasks. See if there is a way to break it down into three smaller tasks, and maybe each of those can become even tinier tasks. For example, perhaps one of your week’s tasks is writing a blog post. We can break this down even more:

Figure out a topicWrite the first draftFind an image

You can use a post-it note to write them down, make time for them in your calendar, and start checking things off individually.

Just know that you can make room for your side hustle goals while still keeping up with the demands of your day job. I hope you can incorporate one or two of these mantras into your life.

What are some of your favorite time management mantras?

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6 Tricks to Be More Confident (Even If You Struggle With Impostor Syndrome Like Me)

I did a lightning talk at a Women in Tech Breakfast a few years ago. There were five speakers, and each received a question to guide their discussion. Mine was:

You work with many female founders and are an incredibly successful entrepreneur. What is the most common challenge, and what solutions do you recommend to combat those?

It took me a few days to think this through as several things came to mind:

not having access to resourcesfinding investorschoosing technology platformsbuilding relationships with mentorsand the list could go on

But I couldn’t pick one, and I kept feeling that none of those was quite the answer that I wanted to tackle. So I went to one of my good friends for help, and she asked, “Well, what do you think the biggest challenge is?”

I told her, “I think a lot of it is mindset.” ← It’s easier sometimes to answer a direct question on Facebook messenger. ?

I also told her that by mindset, I meant the negative parts of it like thinking challenges are too big, feeling a lack of confidence, and the negative chatter that keeps us stuck, or as I call it sometimes, “mind gunk.”

The biggest challenge is between your ears…

This feeling that you don’t belong. That you’re not good enough. That you’re a fraud, and you’ll eventually be discovered.

Women are confronted often with scenarios that cause these types of feelings, like:

Being the only woman or minority in the roomLooking at job requirements and feeling that you don’t meet all the criteriaFeeling like we need to become more “male” to get ahead or succeedWalking the line between being perceived as assertive or aggressive.Trying to explain your business idea to male investors or mentors who don’t quite get it.In my talk, I wanted to highlight that self-doubt happens to all of us. Myself included.

I shared a story about how for my day job, I felt so unqualified for the role when it was pitched to me that I almost didn’t send my resume in.  Because I didn’t have this one piece of experience, sound familiar?

Many of us want to feel like we can check all the boxes for job requirements, roles, or even business ideas before we start. But, conversely, men are fine checking one box or none, relying on their ability to figure it out.

And we can too. My negative self-talk was telling me I couldn’t do the job, and knowing that, I had to start thinking through the worst that could happen. I realized that putting my “name in the hat” for this role wasn’t a huge risk since I had a job. The worst that could happen was that they said no.

It all worked out, and I got the job, but if I hadn’t tried, I would have missed out on a fantastic opportunity. I tell that story as a cautionary tale because if this had happened a couple of years ago when I was less aware of that negative self-talk, I could have opted out and not taken that tiny risk. How many of us miss out on opportunities because of self-doubt?

But how do you deal with it?

“Sometimes you have to get out of the way of yourself so you can be yourself.” ~Amy Cuddy

I’m still learning this, as it’s not just a one-time thing. I deal with impostor syndrome almost every day. My friends can tell you! It’s important to talk about it so we can begin conversations about how to handle it. Here are some things that help me:

1. Be aware

See if you can identify those instances where you may be saying to yourself, “All those women are awesome; why am I even being considered for this opportunity.”, “I don’t have enough experience for that job.”, or “This is not going to go well.” By being mindful of these instances, you can start talking yourself through these situations.

2. Take baby steps.

By putting my name in the hat, even though I had no idea it would work, I saw that as a tiny step, a small risk. Other things like putting myself out there to do speaking engagements, even though speaking gives me anxiety, are another baby step. The key here is that every time you put yourself out there and stretch, you’ll get a little bit better and a little more confident.

3. Look at your track record.

I am sure there have been difficulties and challenging situations in your past that you probably didn’t think you could get through. But you did. Think back on those and remember how you could figure it out, most likely through hard work and persistence. You’ve already proven yourself. You figured it out before. You can do it again. You got this.

4. Build your community.

Surround yourself with other women or people going through similar challenges. Sharing and knowing that you are not alone is one of the most powerful things you can have. It’s validation that it’s not just you. And it’s also an outlet for you to get support and resources (and hugs if need be).

5. Remain true to yourself.

Women are natural leaders and relationship builders. Lean into that. Use the things that come to you naturally to succeed, like female intuition. Use your strengths; if you don’t know what they are, take Gallup’s StrengthsFinder assessment. It’s been game-changing for me, so I can now operate from a place of strength, not weakness. For example, I know I am good at building relationships, so I create opportunities for more one-on-one conversations. Just because you might be different or handle things differently than everyone else doesn’t mean your way is wrong.

6. Channel your inner Superwoman.

Amy Cuddy, who wrote Presence spends a lot of time talking about this. Before going into any challenging situation, go to a room or a bathroom stall and stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart with your hands on your hips (superhero pose) and take a few deep breaths. This activity helps you relax and feel more confident. Try it. It works.

Those are some things that have worked for me and my go-to strategies when dealing with impostor syndrome.  My talk resonated with many women, and I genuinely believe that the more we share these experiences and ways to conquer negative mindsets, the more successful we can all be.

Over to you: Are you dealing with impostor syndrome and negative self-talk? What are some techniques you use to overcome it?

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Ask yourself this one question every morning

I set a daily 7 am appointment in my Google Calendar to pop up and ask: 

What is the most important thing for me to do today?

At this point, I’m not sure where I first saw the question. Maybe Greg McKeown’s Essentialism or Effortless, both of which have been top of mind lately.

It’s an opportunity for me to pause, check in with myself, and identify my priorities each day. Some days it’s work, other times business tasks; but lately, the answer has been simple: ease or rest—not necessarily in that order! Not to say that’s the only thing I would do all day but on those days, slow and steady is the path forward.

Being a caregiver and juggling #allthethings is so hard at times. So I’m thinking through ways to bring more ease into my life. First, of course, taking some time to nail down my values has been a significant step. But then, listening to this a second time was also really helpful.

I realize that I want to get to a point where I have more passive income coming in. Passive means creating something once, and it can continue to bring in money with minimal effort. So I’ve started building my marketplace – free and paid offerings where I can help folks kickstart their side hustling, newsletter, and affiliate marketing journeys. It’s still a work in progress. But I feel optimistic about this direction and looking forward to building on it over the next year.

Baby steps, right? It’s our guiding principle in these parts.

My business doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s, and I can honor the person I am, the time I have to spend, and how I like to work.

So can you. 

It can start with a simple question:

What is the most important thing for me to do today?

And trust the first answer that comes to you.

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The Best-Kept Productivity Secrets: Batching Tasks, Timers, and Saying No

Do you feel like you’re constantly juggling too many tasks and never getting anything done? You’re not alone. This blog post will discuss some of the best-kept productivity secrets, including batching tasks, using timers, and saying no. I’ll also share some tips on making sure you live a life that fills your soul with joy.

One of the best ways to increase productivity is to batch similar tasks together. This means grouping together similar tasks and completing them all at once. For example, if you need to make some phone calls, do all your calls in one sitting rather than spread out throughout the day. Batching saves you time and energy because you’re not constantly switching tasks and helps you be more efficient.

Another excellent productivity secret is using timers. They help you stay focused on a task and avoid getting side-tracked. For example, if you’re working on a project that requires your full attention, set a timer for 30 minutes and work on the project until the timer goes off. Then take a break for a few minutes before continuing with your work.

It’s also important to remember that you can’t do everything. Sometimes you have to say no to focus on what’s important. I’ve been working on this lately, and it’s been beneficial. One of my friends said, “Sometimes living a life of yes means saying no.” And I think that’s such a good rule of thumb.

Make sure you’re doing things that make you happy. I’m still working on this, but I know it’s essential. For example, one thing that brings me joy is dancing, so I try to dance every day, even if it’s just for a few minutes.

Take steps out of your comfort zone. I’m not saying that you need to parachute out of a plane (because I will not be doing that. Also soo afraid of heights), but do something that stretches you a little bit. Then, even if the experience sucks, you will have learned something that can serve you in the future.

And finally, success may look different to you, and that’s OK. A couple of years ago, I was so busy with my day job that I barely had time for my business. I wanted to do something consistently for my audience to provide value. That’s how the idea for my #jesspicks newsletter was born. I feel successful as long as I get an issue out every week. It doesn’t matter if it goes to 50 people or 500 people. What matters is that I’m doing something that I love and that helps others.

So there you have it, my friends: a few of my best-kept productivity secrets. Do you have any to share? I’d love to hear them!

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Reader Q&A: What Happens When You Can’t Send Your Newsletter?

One of my #jesspicks readers asked me:

What do you do if you just can’t – for any number of possible reasons – get your #jesspicks newsletter out?

Let me start by saying a bit about my process for creating my issues. First, I try to work on my newsletter every day or every other day. So after #jesspicks goes out on Saturdays, that following Monday or Tuesday, I’m going in there, duplicating the previous issue and setting up my draft for the next week.

Wednesdays, I make sure I have info for sponsorships for that week. Or following up with folks to make sure I have text/images/etc. for ads. I’m also adding ideas for things I might want to include in different sections and bullet points for what I might like to discuss in the intro note. Then I have an hour (or two) set aside every Friday to pull it all together, make final edits, and schedule it.

Working on it a little bit throughout the week helps me be in better shape. But if for some reason, things go haywire that week or I’m just not able to do it all by Friday, I can do one of two things:

If I have zero time to pull something together and it’s just not happening, I’d skip that week. I try not to do this if I can help it. Because I know my readers are expecting it. And if I have a sponsor, that can cause issues as well.  I can put together a short issue. This could look like a brief intro note and maybe pulling in some favorite resources from prior issues without adding new articles.

If there are situations where I feel like getting issues out are harder a few times in a row, I might decide to take a break for a couple of weeks and then let my subscribers know. I believe in being as transparent as I can. And just saying, “Hey, I’m feeling really burnt out, and I need to take a break.” I did this last year.  This way, I can notify readers and sponsors that I’ll be away for a bit.

If you can’t get an issue out for some reason, is it possible to send a short and sweet issue? Can you skip a week? Or do you need a more extended break? Check in with yourself to see what’s required. Your readers will understand and support you.

Being a creator is not easy, and sometimes we need to take the time and space to fill up our cups to continue to do our best work.

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Reader Q&A: How Do You Keep Organized?

You might be curious about how I manage two jobs, a business, caregiving, and living life? I wish I could say that I knew the answer. Some days I can’t even figure out how it all works myself. 😂. I will say there is coffee involved and the occasional tequila shot. But I will share some things that help me keep it all together.

📓. Bullet Journal. 

I’m not even sure I can call it that since I only use the daily task/meetings page spread and the symbols. It’s my version of bullet journaling, I guess? 🤔 I love technology but have never been able to stick with a task management tool. Early in the pandemic, I started with the bullet journal (this article got me started) and have been using it ever since. It works better to be able to write my tasks down by hand and check them off.

🗓.  yourweek.app

While I keep day-to-day tasks in my bullet journal, I like to keep less time-sensitive things here. For example, I can capture ideas for pages or posts I want to create and pieces of training I want to review at some point. It’s a straightforward app, with a “this week” section and a “later” section. If the task doesn’t go in my journal, it goes here.

📆. Google Calendar. 

Appointments, meetings, and anything with a set time and place goes here. On my phone, I use the Google Calendar app, combining all my different calendars to get a sense of what’s happening on any given day.

💪🏾. Virtual Assistant. 

Hiring my virtual assistant to help with graphics and social media has been a game-changer. I feel like I have more mental space to focus on some bigger-picture thinking.

🎗. Calendar Reminders. 

I tend to take on too much (hard to believe, right?), so I’ve set up some daily calendar reminders that pop up at good moments for me to pause and take a breath:

7 am – What is the most important thing for me to do today?

Noon – Don’t do more today than you can recover from tomorrow.

🧘🏾‍♀️. Self Care.

I couldn’t do much of anything without taking care of myself. At a bare minimum, I realize that I need to get 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Rest does a lot for me, including helping me focus while juggling all the balls in my life. Aside from that, I try my best to get to my BeMoved dance class every Wednesday night. Exercise, yes, but dancing is so good for my mental health. So if I can get those two things every week from a self-care perspective, I’m good.

🚫. Saying No.

This one I struggle with, but I’m getting better at it. I try to say no if an opportunity is anything other than a firm “uh-huh” from my gut. I don’t always honor that, but I’m working to improve there. Baby steps!

🤗. Grace. 

Sometimes different things will have to take different priority. And sometimes balls will drop, even doing my newsletter weekly. So when that happens, I want to try to have grace with myself and prioritize rest and self-care in those moments.

How do you stay organized?

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48 Things I Did, Experienced and Appreciated in 2021

Last year instead of doing a traditional year in review post, I decided to put together a list of things I did, experienced, and appreciated. It was such a great way to reflect on the year and remember what significantly impacted me.

I struggled to come up with 55 things for 2021, but ultimately I realized that it is OK to be different. And even 48 is an impressive number of happenings to celebrate.

Here we goooo…

My newsletter was featured in Creative Mornings Most Anticipated Newsletters.Named as one of the winners of the Influential Women in Business awards 2021. Participated in the Fear Experiment: The Goodbye Show and got my Broadway dancing skills on for the second time in my life. A little shakier this time after last year’s ankle injury. But still a good time. My fave performance here. See the entire show in this playlist.Celebrated turning 40 and 10 years of Tech Biz Gurl.Ordered a weighted blanket and was not a fan at first. But, now I’ve come to love it. It is like a warm hug, and I can’t imagine life (or my bed) without it.Did my first Facebook Live. Dr. Barbara Provost invited me to talk to her   Purse Strings for Financially Fearless Women  community about starting a side hustle. Check out this recap.Featured in Claudia Dawson’s What’s In My Bag. Hint: one of the things is Recess CBD Water.Interviewed for the We’re Only Human podcast. We  talked about A LOT of things , including why I’m not trying to leave my day job, how being laid off ended up being a blessing, Fear Experiment (see #3), and #caregiverlife.Ran two #IamRemarkable workshops.Joined Mox.E, a coworking space, in my neighborhood. After working exclusively from home for over a year, this was an excellent mental health decision. Set up #jesspicks on Introsend, which allows you to be matched with another member via email. Wanna join? Click here.Passed the 1,000 subscriber mark with #jesspicks, an awesome accomplishment for a newsletter creator. Cue confetti! Did a Side Hustle Generation talk with the National Urban League. Grab it here. Participated on a panel for Women Tech Founders and talked about side hustles as an approach to start your business in a low-risk way.Applied to a poetry fellowship. Didn’t get in but got a chance to submit a mix of new and old poems.Experimented with a few different Voxer coaching offerings. Excited to see how this one goes in 2022.Did a few puzzles like this one.Took a 3 week break from #jesspicks in June because I felt burnt out.Saw a Van Gogh immersive art exhibit (it was aaaaa-mazing).Tried a yoga class (and fell over during a warrior pose transition, in true Jess fashion. In other words, I crushed it!)My job introduced me to the decentralized finance world. It is very complex and breaks my brain often, but I think it’s an excellent investment opportunity. This course and the community have helped me wrap my head around things.Got a deep tissue massage. GLORIOUS. I need to find a way to make these happen more often than 1-2 times a year.Learned all about my Human Design during a session with  my coach , and it continues to blow my mind. I’m a Generator, if you’re curious, which means that my strategy is to trust myself and wait to respond. I’m a Role Model/Hermit (6/2) profile as well.Had two guest editors for #jesspicks: Kandice Cole and Taylor Elyse Morrison. Fostered a pup over the July 4th holiday weekend, named Waffles. It was a wonderful experience, and it was uber hard to let her go. I mean,  look at this face.  I’m so grateful that I could give her a good home for a few days while she recovered from surgery.Signed up to walk 30 miles in July to raise money for St. Jude’s. I was able to crush my goal and raise $435.Taught as part of the One Summer Chicago program helping high school juniors and seniors become leaders in their communities.#jesspicks turned five! Tried a shot of Mallort for the first time. If you are a Chicagoan, you understand. If not, you probably have your version of a local spirit that tastes horrible. Chased it with a tequila shot. #winningTook a “learning to bike” class for adults. It’s never too late to do something you’ve always wanted to do.Created a list of values. The big ones for me are fun, freedom, and flexibility.Participated in Lizzy’s Christmas Party. Got over 700 signups for my Tips for Starting a Curated Newsletter course. Got over 300 new subscribers! Started going back to BeMoved dance class every week. Still tough at times after the ankle injury, but so good for my soul.Decorated my first Gingerbread house ever. Put together a LEGO flower bouquet and ordered another project from their Botanical Gardens collection.Discovered The Good Patch and have been a loyal purchaser ever since. Love their patches for keeping calm and recovering after a night out. Made a personalized candle at one of our Chicago candle bars. My scents? Chai Tea, Vanilla, and Lavender. Deliciousness.Tried and failed with a few different meditation-type things. I realized that being mindful and present works better for me, like the feelings I get when working on a puzzle or going to dance class. Breathwork is also huge. The 4-7-8 breathing technique works wonders.Continued bullet journaling. My version anyways. What I find helpful are the daily task list and the symbols. In addition, I use Google Calendar for appointments and the yourweek.app to help keep an eye on bigger picture things.Made over $1,400 in advertising and sponsorship for #jesspicks. This still blows my mind. Sponsorships and donations are the primary way I make money from my newsletter.Read 32 books. Goal was 28. A few standouts are Who is Maud Dixon?, Under the Whispering Door, and Take Back Your Life: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finding Freedom in the Midst of Overwhelm.Wrote an open letter to caregivers. If you are also a caregiver, my heart and hugs go out to you.Set a daily reminder to ask myself, “What’s the most important thing for me to do today?”Interviewed by the fabulous Sarah Guerrero. Turned into a great article about side hustles.Signed up for Clo Bare’s Lazy Investor training. Excited to learn about investments as another income stream for 2022.Gave my Resources page an update after going through the updated Lazy Guide to Affiliate Marketing course. Anything I should add?Established a new primary care provider who I love. She has set me up with a few other doctors as well. As you get older, you start to need a care TEAM.Survived season two of the pandemic.What’s something you did, experienced, or appreciated in 2021?

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