+ How I don't achieve work life balance

How I (don’t) achieve work-life balance

I’ve always believed work-life balance is a myth, especially for those of us who work from home and/or have kids on top of that. Here’s how I make it all flow.

+ 8 Things I did at ages that may be considered too late

8 Things I did at ages that may be considered “too late.”

I’ve often started new endeavors at ages that others would consider “too old” or “too late.” At 55, I’m far from done! Here are a few things I’ve done so far.

+ If you love to keep a journal or diary and you fear someone you love may read it, here are three tips to allow you to express yourself without being found out.

Tips for journaling when you fear your diary will be read

If you love to keep a journal or diary and you fear someone you love may read it, here are three tips to allow you to express yourself without being found out.

+ Saying NO to what doesn't serve your higher purpose

Saying NO to things that don’t add color to your big picture

Saying yes to things that don’t contribute to your end goal is a time and energy sinker. Learn to say no with purpose.

+ How to write a book proposal

How to write a non-fiction book proposal in a nutshell

After writing and publishing 18 books with traditional trade-publishers (16 of them are non-fiction), here is the short answer to a question I get often. ¿How to write a book proposal?

+ The importance of allowing yourself to evolv

The importance of allowing yourself to evolve

It’s important to learn to allow yourself to grow and evolve in life and business. If you are in the exact same place you were a few years ago, and you feel stagnant, it’s time for a change.

+ This smart TV has unprecedented control and streaming options

This smart TV offers unprecedented control and streaming options

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. The holidays are all about enjoying time with the family. And what better way than to watch a holiday movie with your loved ones. If you´re thinking of getting a new TV around now, consider the all-new 2018 VIZIO… Read More

+ 8 Apps I use to manage my digital business

8 Apps I use to manage my digital business

I’m always on the lookout for ways to streamline my professional and personal life. Since I’m self-employed and work from home, often what helps me manage one part of my day benefits the other parts too.  Here are some apps and services that I rely on to simplify everything. It’s not an exhaustive list, but they’re the ones I use the most FOR ORGANIZATIONAL… Read More

+ The real reason behind my productivity

The real reason behind my productivity

I’ve been labeled as a prolific writer, an effective and productive editor, a fast and reliable translator, a successful entrepreneur, a multitasker, a supermom and an overachiever. While I like to think of myself as such, I confess: I am none of those things. Do I accomplish a lot? Yes. But, not because I am disciplined, organized or efficient. I pull it all off because… Read More

+ Why you should not worry if you did not peak young

The benefits of not “making it” early in life

One of the benefits of being of a certain age is that you really can look back and dish out advice based on decades of experience! And no, I don’t mean the kind where you explain to your kids how, back in the day, you walked to school in the snow, uphill both ways, with no coat or mittens, barefoot. I’m talking about the… Read More