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5 Benefits of Developing an Authentic Voice in Your Writing
A writer’s voice is the most critical aspect of his writing because he controls the way readers perceive the content. Just as an actor’s demeanor and poise determine what people say about their work, a writer’s voice determines what kind of content he or she publishes. It also determines the type of audience he will attract. For example, if a writer has a dry voice, readers may perceive the writing as dull, factual, and monotone. On the other hand, readers may perceive the content as more entertaining if the writer has a humorous, first-person voice. By developing an authentic voice, a writer’s audience will become loyal to their writing. Why…
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Keeping a Gratitude Journal to Significantly Improve Happiness Daily
In the hustle and bustle of our lives, we often forget to take a few minutes to realize how blessed we are. Our hectic schedules drive us to work, cook, clean, run errands, and more. With so much to do in the days, weeks, and months that go by, it’s easy to forget to pause and reflect on all you have and be grateful. Those who take time to write down things they feel grateful for each evening in a journal consistently report lots of health and mental benefits. Pausing to reflect on your blessings will help relieve any negative emotions that you might be harboring, such as anxiety or…
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40 Simple Hacks for Creating Content People Love to Read
No matter what kind of content you’re creating, you always have one goal: keep your readers reading. And now you too can hook and engage your readers using these 40 hacks for creating content that people really love. Check them out… 1. Offer Tips Instructional content is great. But what’s even better is when you offer tips on top of that content. Tips are useful. They help people take action. And they even make readers feel like they have insider information. All of that adds up to engaged, satisfied readers. 2. Compile FAQs If you pay attention, you’ll see the same questions in your niche pop up repeatedly on blogs,…
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10 Ideas to Boost Your Income
There are plenty of opportunities to boost your income if you’re willing to hustle. A few hours each week can add significantly to your discretionary income. You’ll find a few ideas listed below, but come up with a list of your own ideas. With enough creativity, you might discover an untapped source of secondary income. Boost your income starting tomorrow: Be a part-time personal assistant. You can make phone calls, run errands, mow the grass, have the car washed, or pick up the kids. Think of all the things you wish you had help with. You can provide that to someone else. While there aren’t too many people that can…
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5 Excuses that Derail Success
No matter how impossible you might think something is to accomplish, there’s someone out there getting it done anyway. Most often, excuses are a way to justify fear of failure, fear of success, or a lack of resolve. Excuses get in the way of success and living fully. By overcoming your excuses, success becomes much more likely! Avoid Letting Excuses Sabotage Your Life Vision I don’t have the right education. A surprising percentage of the most successful people never completed high school. It’s true that education is required to be a doctor, lawyer, or engineer, but education isn’t required in many situations. Our society places a high emphasis on education,…
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5 Ways to Make Money While You Sleep
Who doesn’t want to make money while they sleep? If you want to really make a lot of money, it’s easier if you can do it 24/7. Any stream of income you can create that doesn’t require your regular attention will take you a long way towards your goal. Here are just a few ideas to get you thinking: Hire an Assistant The idea here is to get the contract for some work that pays reasonably well and then simply hire someone else to do the work. You pay them less than what you’re getting paid and keep the rest. If you can get enough work, you won’t have to…
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Top 10 Affirmations for Prosperity
We need to focus our minds on prosperity if we’re going to attain it. Positive thinking can help us recognize all that is good in our lives and if something is lacking, thinking positively can help us take action towards attracting what we want. Here are 10 of the top prosperity quotes and positive affirmations you can work into your day to make your life more abundant, prosperous, and joyful. 1. “My higher self is guiding me in the right direction.” Accept that you’re guided if you really want to accomplish what you’re called to do. Trust your instincts to guide you along the right path to your prosperity. If…
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How to Start Your Coaching Business on Part-Time Hours
Do you love helping others and walking them through steps to achieve a particular goal? Maybe it’s something you do with friends or family – they come to you with questions. You’re wondering how you can start a coaching business on part-time hours. Maybe it’s because you love your day job –– or maybe it’s because you aren’t ready to quit your day job yet. Starting a coaching business on part-time hours can be a way to bring in additional income and help others. With that extra money, you can save more for retirement, invest in your hobby, or have extra spending money for you or your family! With a…
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How the Top 1% Think
The top 1% aren’t just working harder than the bottom 99%. You can’t grunt your way to the top. High levels of success do require hard work, but the work must be smart, too. The bottom 99% are focused on the wrong things, prioritize short-term comfort over success, and fail to take enough action. The top 1% aren’t smarter or more capable, but they do use their time wisely and manage themselves effectively. Understand the differences between the top 1% and everyone else. Blogging Academy Club Look for a Need Being the only one is better than being the best. One famous quote goes, “Competition is for losers.” While the…
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7 Ways Blogging Can Heal
Blogging serves many purposes. You may have a lot to say and want to share it. Or perhaps you like to lighten others’ lives with your sense of humor or educate them with your knowledge. Maybe your main aim is to make money with your blog. Whatever your reason for starting your blog, there’s another great reason to blog as well. Blogging your thoughts, feelings, and ideas can promote healing for you and those who read your blog. In many ways, blogging can facilitate discovering solutions for emotional challenges and working through whatever life brings: Journaling Blogging provides you with an opportunity to journal about how you feel. If you…
