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# Deb Bailey

Writer | Podcaster 

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- [Are You Ready to Change Your Life?](https://debbaileywriter.com/17/) - Are you stuck? Are you still in a job you hate or a relationship that makes you unhappy? Do you feel that things could be better, if only you knew how to change your situation?
- [HOLISTIC 360™️ 21 DAYS TO SKIN THAT SHINES FROM WITHIN: Simple Delicious Recipes for Radiant Skin by Tayelor Kennedy](https://debbaileywriter.com/holistic-360️-21-days-to-skin-that-shines-from-within-simple-delicious-recipes-for-radiant-skin-by-tayelor-kennedy/) - Transform your health and well-being with Tayelor Kennedy's expertly crafted program designed to fit seamlessly into your busy lifestyle. Over 21 days, you'll discover delicious smoothie recipes, balanced diet plans, and invigorating exercise routines that not only enhance collagen production but also boost your energy levels and overall vitality. Experience the benefits of a holistic
- [Three Quotes for Martin Luther King Jr Day](https://debbaileywriter.com/three-quotes-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day/) - by Deborah A. Bailey I’ve decided to continue my tradition of sharing Martin Luther King, Jr. quotes. You can see previous years here: 2015, 2016, 2018 , 2019, 2020. 2021 , 2022 and 2023. Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. More often than not, those who are holding the reins of power aren't interested
- [How to Create an Ayurvedic Home Office for Writers: A Holistic Approach](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-create-an-ayurvedic-home-office-for-writers-a-holistic-approach/) - As a writer, your workspace is your creative sanctuary. Combining Ayurvedic principles with your writing practice can transform your environment into one that nurtures your creative flow and overall well-being. This ancient wisdom offers unique insights for writers seeking to optimize their space for inspiration, focus, and sustained energy. Understanding the Writer's Doshas In Ayurveda,
- [Shop Small for Small Business Saturday and Beyond](https://debbaileywriter.com/shop-small-for-small-business-saturday-and-beyond-2/) - Shop Small with these Women-Owned Businesses These days the start of the holiday shopping season seems to go from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. But beyond those shopping days, small businesses are the backbone of the country. Most businesses here are small businesses, not the larger corporations. In my Women Entrepreneurs Radio
- [Boost Your Author Brand with a Podcast](https://debbaileywriter.com/boost-your-author-brand-with-a-podcast/) - Podcasts are a powerful tool to market your books, connect with fellow writers, and engage with your readers. Right now, podcasts are hot, and you can start one without breaking the bank on expensive equipment. Once your podcast is recorded and uploaded, it's always available. Even better, it can be downloaded and shared. So, how
- [How to Speak Your Truth Without Ruining Anyone's Life. (Or your own.)](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-speak-your-truth-without-ruining-anyones-life-or-your-own/) - There's a lot of talk these days about being authentic. Especially in the entrepreneurial world it's good for marketing if you can connect to your prospects as a "real" person. What's so funny about it is that at least once you get to adulthood most of us got the message to go along to get along. We're not supposed to rock the boat.
- [Self-Care Tips You Can Integrate into Your Professional Life](https://debbaileywriter.com/self-care-tips-you-can-integrate-into-your-professional-life/) - Self-care is a concept that people typically portray as a form of indulgence when, in fact, it’s the exact opposite. When you view self-care in this way, it can lead you to practice it from time-to-time, which ultimately deprives you of the love and respect you deserve. That’s why it’s important to think of self-care as a discipline and commitment that you carry throughout your daily life to improve your overall well-being. Instead of limiting yourself to performing self-love rituals at home, try integrating them into your professional life by following these tips!
- [SPRING CLEANING: HOW TO CREATE A CAPSULE WARDROBE](https://debbaileywriter.com/spring-cleaning-how-to-create-a-capsule-wardrobe/) - Now that spring has finally sprung, you’re probably itching to get started on cleaning/clearing out your space, and there’s no better place to start than with your closet! Your closet is the one area that’s probably collected the most dust in 2020, as the pandemic has left most of us working from home in our
- [How to Keep Working When You've Got the Winter Blues](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-keep-working-when-youve-got-the-winter-blues/) - When the holidays are over and the New Years celebrations have died down, it's back to the usual day-to-day activities. But this time of year comes with a twist for me.
- [Author Q&A: Sugarland by Martha Conway](https://debbaileywriter.com/author-qa-sugarland-by-martha-conway/) - About Author Martha Conway Martha Conway's first novel, 12 BLISS STREET, was nominated for an Edgar Award, and her novel THIEVING FOREST won the North American Book Award for Historical Fiction. Her short fiction has been published in The Iowa Review, The Carolina Quarterly, The Massachusetts Review, Folio, and other journals. She is the recipient
- [Book Review: Sugarland by Martha Conway](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-review-sugarland-by-martha-conway/) - Sugarland by Martha Conway A riveting mystery set in Chicago in the Roaring 20’s. The action starts off literally with a bang which sets Eve Riser on her journey to Chicago. There she hopes to connect with her sister, nightclub singer, Chickie (who has secrets of her own). Eve is a musician and familiar
- [Shop Small for Small Business Saturday and Beyond](https://debbaileywriter.com/shop-small-for-small-business-saturday-and-beyond/) - Shop Small with these Women-Owned Businesses These days the start of the holiday shopping season seems to go from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. But beyond those shopping days, small businesses are the backbone of the country. Most businesses here are small businesses, not the larger corporations. In my Women Entrepreneurs Radio podcast I've
- [Women-Owned Businesses for Small Business Saturday and Beyond ](https://debbaileywriter.com/women-owned-businesses-for-small-business-saturday-and-beyond/) - Women-Owned Businesses for Small Business Saturday and Beyond These days the start of the holiday shopping season seems to go from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. But beyond those shopping days, small businesses are the backbone of the country. Most businesses here are small businesses, not the larger corporations. In my Women Entrepreneurs Radio
- [GIRLS WITH IMPACT Partners With BIC Corporate Foundation To Support Entrepreneurship Training For Girls](https://debbaileywriter.com/girls-with-impact-partners-with-bic-corporate-foundation-to-support-entrepreneurship-training-for-girls/) - Girls With Impact, which operates the nation’s only live, online entrepreneurship and leadership training classes for girls, has partnered with the BIC Corporate Foundation in their efforts to increase access to education for young women, with a focus on social entrepreneurship. BIC’s contribution will support Girls With Impact’s 2020-21 goal to serve 2,000 low to
- [Five Steps to Making a Change in Your Business](https://debbaileywriter.com/five-steps-to-making-a-change-in-your-business/) - Ready to make a change in your business? Instead of being stuck in trying to figure out how to do it - or what to do first - break it down into steps. Start with a vision for what you really want, then work from there.
- [Go Green and Downsize Your Life with a Capsule Wardrobe](https://debbaileywriter.com/go-green-and-downsize-your-life-with-a-capsule-wardrobe/) - by Adriana Lopez Living a sustainable lifestyle is crucial to minimize the impact we have on the environment. The overproduction of clothing is just one way humans have harmed the environment and our world. Through minimalism and sustainability, having only what you need and consuming less can positively change the planet and your life. It’s
- [International Women's Day 2023](https://debbaileywriter.com/international-womens-day-2023/) - International Women's Day 2023 campaign theme: #EmbraceEquity International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. For International Women's Day and beyond, let's all fully #EmbraceEquity. Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society's
- [SMART Ways to Achieve Your Goals this Year](https://debbaileywriter.com/smart-ways-to-achieve-your-goals-in-2020/) - The start of a new year— and in this case a new decade— gives people the motivation they need to start living healthier, more productive lives. That is until February comes and the newness and excitement has faded away. If you’ve ever had trouble keeping your New Year’s resolutions in the past, it could be because you’re not setting SMART goals.
- [Remote Productivity: The Working From Home Do's and Don’ts](https://debbaileywriter.com/remote-productivity-the-working-from-home-dos-and-donts/) - Many have met working from home with open arms, but others have voiced their concerns with this new setting because of the preconceived notion that productivity would suffer if employees worked remotely. While this may be true in some cases, almost every employee can remain as productive as they would be in the office with a few tips and tricks.
- [5 Ways To Increase Your Self-Confidence At Home](https://debbaileywriter.com/5-ways-to-increase-your-self-confidence-at-home/) - Let’s face it, we’ve been stuck at home for quite some time now and there’s not much of a well-defined end in sight. With all of this extra time, it can be easy to start to feel stuck and be critical of ourselves. Everywhere we look on the internet or in the media there’s the opportunity to compare ourselves to others, causing feelings of negativity and a decrease in self-confidence.
- [4 Beneficial Ways to Use Technology While Quarantined](https://debbaileywriter.com/4-beneficial-ways-to-use-technology-while-quarantined/) - As we enter another month of self-isolation, you might find yourself struggling to adjust to your new every day. Although it may be difficult, there are small things you can do to help normalize your at-home experience. Everyday devices like smartphones, smart TVs, and laptop computers can help not only make your quarantine experience more enjoyable but also improve your overall wellness.
- [The Ultimate Self-Care Resolutions to Integrate into Your Life](https://debbaileywriter.com/the-ultimate-self-care-resolutions-to-integrate-into-2021/) - We have a year full of endless possibilities. To ensure we take control of the possibilities at hand, it’s important to set ourselves up for success by creating resolutions for 2021. And while your personal goals should be unique to where you’re at now and where you’d like to be by next year, there are
- [Four More Quotes for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day](https://debbaileywriter.com/four-more-quotes-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day/) - by Deborah A. Bailey I’ve decided to continue my tradition of sharing Martin Luther King, Jr. quotes. You can see previous years here: 2015, 2016, 2018 , 2019, 2020. 2021 and 2022. Let no man pull you low enough to hate him. It's extremely easy to meet hate with hate. In fact, it's how many people live their
- [How to Create a Vision for Your Success](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-create-a-vision-for-your-success/) - Don't confuse having a vision with having daydreams - though one can lead to the other. If you spend a lot of time picturing yourself in a new career or living in a different place, then those daydreams can point you in the direction of your vision.
- [Why that Terrible Job is Actually a Blessing](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-that-terrible-job-is-actually-a-blessing/) - Your terrible job is a blessing, and I'll tell you why. Years ago I made a break for it and left the corporate world. It was a relief to get out of there and go on my own. Politics, micromanaging managers, layoffs--you name it.
- [Why that Terrible Job is Actually a Blessing: The Sequel](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-that-terrible-job-is-actually-a-blessing-the-sequel/) - A couple of years ago, I was caught up in a contracting assignment that turned into the job from hell. When it ended, I decided to write my first novel. That was a good result of a bad situation.
- [The Struggle is Real: Is it Fear of Success or Fear of Failure?](https://debbaileywriter.com/the-struggle-is-real-is-it-fear-of-success-or-fear-of-failure/) - Sometimes you can be in love with the struggle. It can ignite your desire to work harder and to push when all you want to do is give up.
- [The Ten Things Inventors Should Never Do](https://debbaileywriter.com/the-ten-things-inventors-should-never-do/) - by Patricia Nolan-Brown, author of Idea to Invention. If you want to know how to invent a product, you can get all the steps to invention you need in my new book, Idea to Invention.
- [Real Talk: The Truth About Having Your Own Business](https://debbaileywriter.com/real-talk-the-truth-about-having-your-own-business/) - I didn't have a clue about running a business, especially after being in corporate for most of my working life. I made a ton of mistakes and wasted tons of money following "experts."
- [What to Do After You Lose Your Job](https://debbaileywriter.com/what-to-do-after-you-lose-your-job/) - Once you've been let go from your position, there will be fear and anxiety about what to do next. Even if your company has some services for your transition, it still can be a bad time if you're not sure what your next steps should be.
- [Why it's Hard to Trust Your Intuition](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-its-hard-to-trust-your-intuition/) - Have you ever been in a situation where you made a decision that didn’t turn out well, then when you looked back you could see the warning signs?
- [Why Being Self-Centered is a Surprisingly Good Idea](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-being-self-centered-is-a-surprisingly-good-idea/) - When was the last time you put yourself first? If you're in a place where you're not comfortable with your life at the moment, join the club. You've got lots of company.
- [Another Three Quotes for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day](https://debbaileywriter.com/another-three-quotes-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day/) - by Deborah A. Bailey I’ve decided to continue my tradition of sharing quotes. You can see previous years here: 2015, 2016, 2018 , 2019, 2020 and 2021. "No one really knows why they are alive until they know what they'd die for." By all accounts, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. understood he was putting his life on the
- [How to Move from Employee to Business Owner](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-move-from-employee-to-business-owner/) - Whatever your situation, here are some steps to think about as your make your move from employee to business owner.
- [How to Make Writing Easier](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-make-writing-easier/) - by Deborah A. Bailey Is writing hard at times? Yes! But I find that when I write and edit at the same time, it’s just about impossible. Creating and editing can’t happen at the same time. While you’re getting the words down, you’re also critiquing the words – it’s like trying to drive with
- [Five Tips for Ultimate Stress Relief](https://debbaileywriter.com/five-tips-for-ultimate-stress-relief/) - Nobody is perfect. That’s just a known fact and although that may be true, it doesn’t mean that we can’t work hard until we are the best possible versions of ourselves. Start with Self-Awareness Self-awareness is essentially being able to understand your personality; what you’re good at, bad at, your likes and dislikes. It’s the
- [The Secret to Finding Opportunities](https://debbaileywriter.com/the-secret-to-finding-opportunities/) - Even if you don't consider yourself to be an artist, you can use creativity to make leaps and discover possibilities. Consider how you deal with problems or situations where you feel blocked. Do you give up when the usual solutions don't work, or are you willing to try new ways to get around those obstacles?
- [How Creative Entrepreneurs Can Mix Business with Pleasure](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-creative-entrepreneurs-can-mix-business-with-pleasure/) - It can be a challenge to take a right-brained person and drop them into a left-brained endeavor like running a business. Spreadsheets, accounting programs, business plans – just thinking about those things can send a creative person into a tailspin.
- [The Connection Between Writing & Your Life Purpose](https://debbaileywriter.com/the-surprising-connection-between-writing-your-life-purpose/) - The Journey of an Author. In this episode of the Tea Talk Real Talk TV show, host Sharon Levy, CEO of Taking Tea in Style and guest Skip Bailey and I discuss creativity, the writing process and following your dream.
- [How to Start a Podcast to Promote Your Business](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-start-a-podcast-to-promote-your-business/) - If you're looking to create a podcast to promote your business, you can get one started very easily. Though some podcasters use expensive equipment to create their broadcasts, you can start out by just using your phone or your computer.
- [The Purpose Driven Marketing Summit](https://debbaileywriter.com/the-purpose-driven-marketing-summit/) - Designed specifically for coaches, authors, speakers and consultants, this series covers four main topic areas: marketing, products, mindset and purpose. 16 speakers (including yours truly) will be sharing their expertise and some free gifts as a thank you for registering.
- [Three More Martin Luther King Jr Quotes](https://debbaileywriter.com/three-more-martin-luther-king-jr-quotes/) - by Deborah A. Bailey I’ve decided to continue my tradition of sharing MLK Jr. quotes. You can see previous years here: 2015, 2016, 2018 , 2019, 2020 and 2021. We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity but in love with humanity. A leader doesn't have to be a political
- [How to Support Black-Owned Businesses from Home](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-support-black-owned-businesses-from-home/) - A 2020 study found that 58% of Black-owned businesses were experiencing financial distress, and from February 2020 to April 2020, 41% of those businesses had to close their doors permanently. With increased awareness of social injustices taking place this past year coupled with the demand to stay home, patrons have become more aware of their
- [How to Make the Most of Your Job Search](https://debbaileywriter.com/know-about-these-tips-for-making-your-resume-stand-out/) - Coach and author Deborah A. Bailey shows how to make your resumes shine and stand out from the competition on this episode of Good Day Street Talk TV show.
- [5 Ways to Simplify Your Goal Setting](https://debbaileywriter.com/5-ways-to-simplify-your-goal-setting/) - Setting goals doesn't have to be to become an exercise in frustration. Once you have your vision in place (and that can take a bit of time) you have to take action. But what often trips us up is taking action that doesn't line up with what we want.
- [7 Ways to Promote Your Book on Social Media](https://debbaileywriter.com/7-ways-to-promote-your-book-on-social-media/) - by Deborah A. Bailey Social media can be an author's best friend--if used wisely. When I first started using it, I was excited to connect with old friends and meet lots of new ones. Then it became overwhelming to try to be in so many places and make updates on all of them. Actually,
- [Why There's No "American Idol" for Authors](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-theres-no-american-idol-for-authors/) - Have you ever watched "American Idol," or the "X Factor," or any show where contestants compete to win the big prize?
- [What Do You Want to Say?](https://debbaileywriter.com/what-do-you-want-to-say/) - by Deborah A. Bailey What do you want to say? Every published author has answered that question – that’s why their books are published. Not because they know more than you do, or have more experience or more connections. They’re published because they know their “why.” Where do you begin? Start where you
- [Prioritize Wellness When You're Feeling Financial Strain](https://debbaileywriter.com/prioritize-wellness-when-youre-feeling-financial-strain/) - With the current economic state of our world, financial stress is on the rise — and rightfully so. Many have lost jobs, businesses, and even their own personal assets as a result of the pandemic-induced shutdowns across the globe.
- [Five Things You Must Do Before You Write Your Book](https://debbaileywriter.com/five-things-you-must-do-before-you-write-your-book/) - Recently I did a survey of the participants of one my workshops on how to start a podcast. I asked them if they were planning to write a book in the future. About 80% of the respondents said yes.
- [Three More Quotes for Martin Luther King, Jr Day](https://debbaileywriter.com/three-more-quotes-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day/) - I've decided to continue my tradition of sharing quotes.
- [Another Four Quotes for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day](https://debbaileywriter.com/another-four-quotes-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day/) - Continuing my tradition of sharing Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King quotes that have inspired me.
- [3 More Martin Luther King Jr Quotes that Inspire Me](https://debbaileywriter.com/3-more-martin-luther-king-jr-quotes-that-inspire-me/) - Last year I shared three MLK Jr quotes that have inspired me over the years.
- [Four Quotes for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day](https://debbaileywriter.com/four-quotes-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day/) - Quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
- [3 Martin Luther King Jr Quotes that Inspire Me](https://debbaileywriter.com/3-martin-luther-king-jr-quotes-that-inspire-me/) - Like a lot of people, I collect quotes. I use them in my non-fiction writing and sometimes in my fiction. These are 3 quotes by the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. that have inspired me to be my best self.
- [Make the Move from "Side Hustle" to Full-Time CEO](https://debbaileywriter.com/make-the-move-from-moonlighter-to-full-time-ceo/) - You may have heard that you should start your business before you quit your job, however, doing both things at the same time can be a huge challenge.
- [Time Management Tips for the Entrepreneur](https://debbaileywriter.com/time-management-tips-for-the-entrepreneur/) - It’s the end of the day and you’re feeling overwhelmed because you haven’t accomplished everything that you set out to do. Not to mention the fact that now there are more things to add to your “to do” list.
- [A Calling as Much as a Career: Clinical Mental Health Counseling](https://debbaileywriter.com/a-calling-as-much-as-a-career-clinical-mental-health-counseling/) - by Tiffany Rowe Maybe you were born with a desire to help others, and maybe you’ve realized that need later in life. No matter how you’ve come to it, there’s a rewarding career to be had in helping people face their personal struggles with mental health counseling. No doubt you’ve had your own challenges,
- [3 Things to Do Instead of Making New Year's Resolutions](https://debbaileywriter.com/3-things-to-do-instead-of-making-new-years-resolutions/) - It's a New Year and it's tempting to create yet another list of resolutions. But there's a better way. How about giving this a try instead...
- [Is Fear Stopping You From Writing?](https://debbaileywriter.com/is-fear-stopping-you-from-writing/) - by Deborah A. Bailey When it comes to writing, it’s so easy to procrastinate. I’ll start when I have time, I’ll start when I taken that class, I’ll start after I: “fill in the blank.” There’s always going to be another reason not to begin. That’s why you have to ask yourself, why do
- [When You Want to Leave but You're Afraid to Lose it All](https://debbaileywriter.com/when-you-want-to-leave-but-youre-afraid-to-lose-it-all/) - Back when I was in corporate I had a 4-hour round-trip commute everyday. One day I was on the express train into NYC. Surrounded by other commuters, there were so many people in my car that I couldn't lift my arm up to read my book.
- [Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist](https://debbaileywriter.com/confessions/) - Recently I was a guest on a podcast where we talked about how hard it is to surrender control and get into your flow. We also discussed the need to do things perfectly -- or not do them at all. Lots of us get stuck in that place. It's what we fall back on when we're afraid to move forward.
- [TOP 7 REASONS WOMEN SHOULD START THEIR OWN BUSINESS TODAY](https://debbaileywriter.com/top-7-reasons-women-should-start-their-own-business-today/) - There’s never a perfect time to start your own business. But there are plenty of reasons why taking the plunge today is a good move.
- [Three Types of Systems You Need in Your Online Business](https://debbaileywriter.com/three-types-of-systems-you-need-in-your-online-business/) - Systems make for a smoothly operating business (including the team)! But what systems and processes do you absolutely need? I’m going to reveal a few (but not all) types of systems you definitely need to get work on in your business ASAP.
- [7 Ways to Keep a Healthy Lifestyle Regardless of a Busy Schedule](https://debbaileywriter.com/7-ways-to-keep-a-healthy-lifestyle-regardless-of-a-busy-schedule/) - Even if you strive to consciously make healthy decisions, time may not always be on your side. With such a hectic schedule every day, it can sometimes be a lot easier to grab something that’s quick, fast and affordable to eat, like fast food, on your way out or during your short lunch break.
- [Three Ways to Protect Your Eye Health While You Work](https://debbaileywriter.com/three-ways-to-protect-your-eye-health-while-you-work/) - Blue light has recently come to the forefront of many conversations surrounding eye health.
- [Steps to Reduce Work Stress](https://debbaileywriter.com/steps-to-reduce-work-stress/) - On the go, the fast path is how many of us live our lives; it is important to, in the midst of everyday, take time for yourself and maintain a healthy balance between work and play.
- [Women Entrepreneurs who are Giving the Beauty Industry a New Look](https://debbaileywriter.com/women-entrepreneurs-who-are-giving-the-beauty-industry-a-new-look/) - Even though the use of cosmetics has been around for over 7,000 years, the beauty industry is still one of the most profitable industries around. In order to be a top competitor in the field, beauty companies have to make constant innovations and continue to be a stand-out company.
- [4 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Build and Maintain a Brand](https://debbaileywriter.com/4-ways-entrepreneurs-can-build-and-maintain-a-brand/) - Being an entrepreneur, business owner, influencer, or content creator comes with a lot of hard work. We already know how difficult it is to make the shift to becoming a business owner, requiring a lot of planning and a vision. Now that you are in the midst of being self-employed, have you started to consider how to build and maintain your new, personal brand?
- [How to Be Confident While Networking](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-be-confident-while-networking/) - Networking has quickly become the forum for job seekers and recruiters alike who want to connect with like-minded professionals. Therefore, the way you handle yourself in person can often carry more weight than the words written on your resume.
- [5 Ways to Help Create the Perfect Work-Life Balance](https://debbaileywriter.com/5-ways-to-help-create-the-perfect-work-life-balance/) - Finding the perfect work-life balance is tricky, and there’s no exact science to it. Making sure you are contributing at work is important, but so is your physical and mental health. Here are some ways to help you navigate this tricky arena that all employees will face at some point in their careers.
- [Feeling Stuck? Why You've Got to Leap Before You Look](https://debbaileywriter.com/feeling-stuck-why-youve-got-to-leap-before-you-look/) - “Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. A lot of times we get stuck because we're afraid to take the next, best step.
- [A List of Tools to Help You Manage (and Create) Your Marketing Content](https://debbaileywriter.com/a-list-of-tools-to-help-you-manage-and-create-your-marketing-content/) - Managing your social media marketing can be tough when you've got to do it all. But there lots of tools out there to make life a bit easier. There are quite a few here, so make sure you bookmark them to visit later.
- [3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Self-Sabotage](https://debbaileywriter.com/3-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-you-self-sabotage/) - Why do we kick the legs out from under our dreams? Because it's easier. I never have to face that my best still wasn't good enough--whatever "good enough" means. By failing before I begin, I can always fantasize that it all could've been perfect, if only.
- [Sometimes You Just Need a Time Out](https://debbaileywriter.com/sometimes-you-just-need-a-time-out/) - Is your to-do list growing faster than your ability to actually DO anything on the list? Where did all these tasks come from?
- [Totally freaked out about Money? How to Make Peace with it Right Now](https://debbaileywriter.com/totally-freaked-out-about-money-how-to-make-peace-with-it-right-now/) - How many times have you wished you had enough money to quit your job? Or maybe enough money to inject a bunch of cash into your business start-up?
- [Why Looking for Work-Life Balance is a Waste of Time](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-looking-for-work-life-balance-is-a-waste-of-time/) - Still looking for balance? Maybe it's time to stop.
- [How To Start Writing Your Book](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-start-writing-your-book/) - by Sophfronia Scott You have an idea for a book. You know it's going to be great. You know people will want to read it, it will help millions, it will be funny, it will be touching, it will...you fill in the blank. Now what? You do a little research, you talk to a
- [5 Netflix Docs to Watch When You Need a Break from Your Business](https://debbaileywriter.com/netflix-docs-to-watch-when-you-need-a-break-from-your-business/) - In the middle of everything else I'm up to, I also have a very crowded Netflix queue. Want to add a few docs to your queue? Start with these:
- [Why You Shouldn't be Afraid of Failing Forward](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-you-shouldnt-be-afraid-of-failing-forward/) - by Deborah A. Bailey One big reason why people have trouble adjusting to the entrepreneurial world is because they fear failing. Whether it's due to their corporate experience or their life experiences, there is an overall belief that failure should be avoided at all costs. In truth, failure is a normal part of
- [5 Netflix Shows to Watch When You Need a Break from Your Business - Part 2](https://debbaileywriter.com/5-netflix-shows-to-watch-when-you-need-a-break-from-your-business-part-2/) - A while back I shared 5 Netflix docs to watch when want a break from your work. Now I'm sharing some shows I recommend for those times you want to turn off your laptop and put work aside for a bit.
- [Set Your Writing Goals for the Year](https://debbaileywriter.com/set-your-writing-goals-for-the-year/) - It’s the start of another year, and everyone is talking about making changes and setting goals for themselves. And why not? We have brand-new calendars hanging on our walls that are filled with unexplored days yet to come.
- [How to Spend Less Time Struggling (and Make More Time for Joy)](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-spend-less-time-struggling-and-make-more-time-for-joy/) - "We find what we are searching for - or, if we don't find it, we become it." - Jessamyn West Have you ever wondered if there's something you "should" be doing with your life? Perhaps the job you've been in for years isn't really what you want to be doing.
- [How Sleep Can Boost Your Productivity](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-sleep-can-boost-your-productivity/) - Having trouble balancing all the upcoming projects and responsibilities looming in your calendar? Try checking your bedtime.
- [Do These Vital Things Before You Quit Your Job and Launch a Business](https://debbaileywriter.com/do-these-vital-things-before-you-quit-your-job-and-launch-a-business/) - by Tiffany Rowe If you want to achieve top-tier financial and lifestyle goals, you’re probably thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, so you can be self-employed and hopefully earn more. While this is certainly one way to get where you want to go, keep in mind that building a successful business isn’t easy. It’s often
- [How to Find Your Passion — And Use It to Your Advantage](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-find-your-passion-and-use-it-to-your-advantage/) - by Tiffany Rowe “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” This saying is famous, and for many people, it is incredibly true. Work doesn’t feel as much like work when you are doing something you enjoy, something that inspires you to clock in and be better every
- [Introvert At Work! How To Thrive On The Job When You Aren’t A People Person](https://debbaileywriter.com/introvert-at-work-how-to-thrive-on-the-job-when-you-arent-a-people-person/) - Guest Post by Clara Masters Being an introvert has its challenges, and there are fewer bigger hurdles than the workplace. If you happen to be an introvert working in a busy office, you may feel constantly overwhelmed. Don’t despair! With a bit of preparation, you can handle anything the workplace throws at you and
- [Why You Have to Give Up Control to Get What You Really Want](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-you-have-to-give-up-control-to-get-what-you-really-want/) - "Do your best until you know better. Then when you know better, you do better." - Maya Angelou Have you ever felt stuck in the same job situations, relationships or financial circumstances? Do you feel like you're going through the same things over and over?
- [Hit a Career Roadblock? Consider Online Courses to Move Forward](https://debbaileywriter.com/hit-a-career-roadblock-consider-online-courses-to-move-forward/) - Guest Post by Amelia Connor Some people reach a point where they can safely say that they have achieved everything they possibly could in their job. They have reached an impasse where there is no more room for growth. Others, meanwhile, are aware that there are still opportunities, but for some reason aren’t moving
- [What Story Are You Telling About Your Life?](https://debbaileywriter.com/what-story-are-you-telling-about-your-life/) - "Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin. What's your story? Have you ever said, "that's just how I am," to explain away behavior you'd rather not change?
- [Surrender](https://debbaileywriter.com/surrender/) - When you can’t see what’s ahead of you, it’s easier to hold on to what you already have. Even if your current situation is painful, you know what to expect from it. But change will come, whether you initiate it or not.
- [5 Quotes to Inspire You to Live a Purposeful Life](https://debbaileywriter.com/5-quotes-to-inspire-you-to-live-a-purposeful-life/) - Like a lot of people on the internet, I love to collect quotes. Right now I have a file on my laptop filled with my favorite quotations. Something about quotes can lift you up, make you think and sometimes just make you smile. Inspiration comes in many forms. Here are a few of my favorite quotes:
- [The Easiest, Simplest, Happiest Way to Stop Being Stressed Out](https://debbaileywriter.com/the-easiest-simplest-happiest-way-to-stop-being-stressed-out/) - Find yourself stressing out a lot? I've felt that way over my business or over my to-do list. Life can become an endless round of running from one thing to another.
- [Terrified about Transforming Your Life? Here are Some Comforting Words of Advice.](https://debbaileywriter.com/terrified-about-transforming-your-life-here-are-some-comforting-words-of-advice/) - How much courage does it take to transform your life after it's come undone? Having been through this situation myself more than once, I'd say it takes quite a lot. That's the difference between those people who survive and those who thrive. Survival is going from one crisis to the next, always shocked and a little surprised that you made it. Thriving is a totally different experience.
- [The Downside of Authenticity](https://debbaileywriter.com/the-downside-of-authenticity/) - Being real comes with a price. You have to be willing to strip away everything false in order to let everyone see you as you are.
- [How to Pick the Right Editor for Your Book](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-pick-the-right-editor-for-your-book/) - by Nancy Nyman Ask anyone who’s successfully written and published a book which person on their team was most critical in whipping their manuscript into shape and “My editor” will almost always make it onto the shortlist. Why is an editor so critical? And what does an editor actually do? Knowing the answers to
- [Is it Ever too Late to Start Over?](https://debbaileywriter.com/is-it-ever-too-late-to-start-over/) - How often have you heard someone say they were too old to start over? They've invested too much time in their job, or their relationship, or their career, or their belief system to change it now.
- [7 Steps to Get Moving & Get Free from What's Holding You Back](https://debbaileywriter.com/7-steps-to-get-moving-get-free-from-whats-holding-you-back/) - Have you ever felt that if you had more money, or more degrees or knew more of the “right people” you’d be okay?
- [The Balance between Writing Fiction & Non-Fiction](https://debbaileywriter.com/the-balance-between-writing-fiction-non-fiction/) - Writing fiction and non-fiction has always been a balancing act for me.
- [Go Ahead…Break The Rules Of Grammar!](https://debbaileywriter.com/go-aheadbreak-the-rules-of-grammar/) - by Julie Barnes When I was going through my copywriting training, I couldn’t believe what I was learning. I should write marketing material in a conversational tone. But…in my previous writing classes, I learned to follow strict grammar rules when writing prose. What’s a writer to do? Writing in a conversational tone in
- [3 Steps to Blogging Your Book](https://debbaileywriter.com/3-steps-to-blogging-your-book/) - When I wrote my first book, Think Like an Entrepreneur: Transforming Your Career and Taking Charge of Your Life, I used my newsletter and blog posts to create my book. I set a deadline and then worked towards it week by week.
- [3 Reasons to Publish an E-book Now](https://debbaileywriter.com/3-reasons-to-publish-an-e-book-now/) - Looking for a way to get your book out there now? Or want to package your content so you can use it to promote your business or practice?
- [Take Your Teaching Skills on the Road](https://debbaileywriter.com/take-your-teaching-skills-on-the-road/) - Guest Post by Tiffany Rowe If you yearn not just to visit as a tourist but to live in another country, absorb its culture, expand your understanding of the world and just plain have an adventure, there are few better ways to do it than by becoming a teacher of English to speakers of other
- [How to Get an MBA While You’re Running Your Business (& Why You Should)](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-get-an-mba-while-youre-running-your-business-why-you-should/) - If you’re a small business owner or startup entrepreneur, you may wonder whether you need an MBA in order to be successful – and if you even have time to get one.
- [Why You Can't Improve Without Education](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-you-cant-improve-without-education/) - Guest post by Tiffany Rowe Human beings have reached such a prominent position in the animal kingdom thanks to our overwhelming ability to develop new skills and ideas and share them with others - in other words, thanks to education.
- [How to Make Your Email Marketing Actually Work](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-make-your-email-marketing-actually-work/) - If you’re looking for a great way to connect with customers, build engagement and generate new business, email is an option worth considering.
- [Know What? Your Story is Not Your Destiny.](https://debbaileywriter.com/know-what-your-story-is-not-your-destiny/) - It is important to believe you can manifest your desires in spite of what you see around you in this moment. Hold the vision for what you want and make the decision to move forward.
- [When You're Not Sure What To Do Next: Write it Out](https://debbaileywriter.com/when-youre-not-sure-what-to-do-next-write-it-out/) - Even though I’m a writer, I’m not one for keeping journals. It’s not my thing. But, what I have realized is that writing things down makes them real. Yes, I know that probably sounds weird. How can writing something down make it real? Well, let me break it down for you.
- [Want to Start a Business? 5 Questions to Ask First](https://debbaileywriter.com/want-to-start-a-business-5-questions-to-ask-first/) - Thinking about starting your own business? Or maybe all you want is a side hustle (with "hustle" being the key word). When it comes to business ownership, do you have the right mindset?
- [List Building VS Relationship Building (and Why They're Not the Same)](https://debbaileywriter.com/list-building-vs-relationship-building-and-why-theyre-not-the-same/) - Your Money isn't in the Email List - It's in the Relationships. You're building a relationship with your subscriber.
- [Get Off the Goal-Setting Treadmill](https://debbaileywriter.com/get-off-the-goal-setting-treadmill/) - Decide What You DON’T Want This Year We're coming to the end of another year. Planning to make New Year’s resolutions? It’s fine to want to make a fresh start, but what about all those goals we set last year? Do we even remember what they were? Sure, they all sounded great last January, but somewhere along the way they stopped motivating us. Sometimes the problem is that we end up setting so many goals that we become overwhelmed. We have such great plans for making this year different than the last that we end up with more tasks than we can handle.
- [Why it's Time to Walk Away from Other People's Drama](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-its-time-to-walk-away-from-other-peoples-drama/) - Do you spend a lot of time being influenced by someone else's drama? Are energy vampires draining you and leaving you exhausted?
- [What to Do When You're Feeling Stuck](https://debbaileywriter.com/what-to-do-when-youre-feeling-stuck/) - Are you still in a job you dislike or in a relationship that makes you unhappy? Not sure what to do to change your situation?
- [3 Things to do When You Need a Break from Self-Improvement](https://debbaileywriter.com/3-things-to-do-when-you-need-a-break-from-self-improvement/) - Why do we always focus on improving ourselves? Are we really that bad to begin with?
- [What if You're Already Where You Want to Be?](https://debbaileywriter.com/what-if-youre-already-where-you-want-to-be/) - When I was I corporate, there were definitive markers on my career journey.
- [Everything I Know about Success I Learned from The Wizard of Oz.](https://debbaileywriter.com/everything-i-know-about-success-i-learned-from-the-wizard-of-oz/) - The “The Wizard of Oz” is one of my favorite movies. For those not as familiar, Dorothy is restless and looking for a place “over the rainbow.” She longs for more than she’s finding on the farm with her aunt and uncle.
- [Is it Time to Walk Away from Your Business? 3 Pieces of Advice](https://debbaileywriter.com/is-it-time-to-walk-away-from-your-business-3-pieces-of-advice/) - Back when I was in corporate I would get what I called the "Sunday night blues." As the day would go on, I'd have more and more anxiety.
- [Book Review: Finishing School by Cary Tennis & Danelle Morton](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-review-finishing-school-by-cary-tennis-danelle-morton/) - FINISHING SCHOOL: The Happy Ending to That Writing Project You Can't Seem to Get Done (TarcherPerigee; January 10, 2017) by journalists Cary Tennis and PEN/ USA Finalist Danelle Morton is a guide to using goal-setting to get your creative projects completed.
- [Release the Need to Be in Control](https://debbaileywriter.com/release-the-need-to-be-in-control-part-2/) - People are looking to make changes in their lives. Whether the changes are professional, personal or both there is a need to find something deeper.
- [7 Health Hacks to Use When You're Working](https://debbaileywriter.com/7-health-hacks-to-use-when-youre-working/) - Whether you're running a business full-time, part-time or still in the workplace (preparing for your leap into business ownership) it's easy to push yourself too hard.
- [Book Review: Recipe for Success by Abigail Steinberg](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-review-recipe-for-success-by-abigail-steinberg/) - Have you ever thought you had the perfect food product to bring to market? Dreaming of your product on the shelves of Whole Foods or Trader Joe's? Well before you take one step, read this book.
- [Book Review: Venture Mom: From Idea to Income in Just 12 Weeks](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-review-venture-mom-from-idea-to-income-in-just-12-weeks/) - Venture Mom: From Idea to Income in Just 12 Weeks by Holly Hurd, founder and CEO of the online marketplace VentureMom.com, is a valuable resource for moms looking for support before (and during) their business launch.
- [Book Review: What She Knew by Nadine Galinsky Feldman](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-review-what-she-knew-by-nadine-galinsky-feldman/) - What She Knew by Nadine Galinsky Feldman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Liz Nabor is at the top of her game in the finance world. Not only is she incredibly successful, but she's been able to rise in an industry where the old boys club is not exactly welcoming.
- [Book Review: The Little Book of Big PR by Jennefer Witter](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-review-the-little-book-of-big-pr-by-jennefer-witter/) - A must-have for entrepreneurs who want a guide on how to use PR.
- [Increasing Energy in a Stressful Work Environment](https://debbaileywriter.com/increasing-energy-in-a-stressful-work-environment/) - A few years ago I offered a teleseminar to provide simple solutions on how to increase energy and to have better health. Some subscribers contacted me with specific questions and I've decided to share my response to a particular question that concerns us all.
- [Top Ten Tips for Mompreneurs](https://debbaileywriter.com/top-ten-tips-for-mompreneurs/) - Mom Made Foods has filled the void for healthy and convenient frozen meals and snacks that speak predominantly to health-conscious parents looking for an easy and nutritious way to feed their families.
- [Begin Where You Are](https://debbaileywriter.com/begin-where-you-are/) - No doubt if you have a desire to make a career transition, you want to do it right away. Once you've decided what you want to do, and where you want to go, you're impatient for the change to happen. When I decided to leave IT and go back to being a writer, I was impatient to start my new life. Every delay, every setback, every disappointment seemed timed to frustrate me.
- [Are You Stuck in the Past?](https://debbaileywriter.com/are-you-stuck-in-the-past/) - Have you ever felt stuck in the same job situations, relationships or financial circumstances - experiencing the same results over and over?
- [More Gratitude Please](https://debbaileywriter.com/more-gratitude-please/) - At the end of every year it's expected that we'll think about the new things we want in our lives. We're supposed to make resolutions with lists of things we're going to begin doing. Often it seems those resolutions don't last very long because we may not be ready to do the work to make those changes happen.
- [Book Review: Second House from the Corner by Sadeqa Johnson](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-review-second-house-from-the-corner-by-sadeqa-johnson/) - Felicia Lyons seems to have it all, including three lovely children, a successful, adoring husband and a great life in the 'burbs. But all isn't what it seems and as her story unfolds, layers of her life are peeled back to reveal the truth she's been hiding.
- [Creating Your Corporate Exit Strategy](https://debbaileywriter.com/creating-your-corporate-exit-strategy/) - For some people starting a business is a dream that they think will only come true once they leave their day job. For others, running a business and managing a corporate career is their everyday reality. Conventional wisdom says that you should start your business before you quit your job, however, doing both things at the same time can be a huge challenge.
- [Are You Ready to Go Into Business for Yourself?](https://debbaileywriter.com/are-you-ready-to-go-into-business-for-yourself/) - These days there are more people starting their own businesses. Some people are doing it because of a job loss, while others have been planning for quite some time. When it comes to business ownership, usually you'll hear about business plans and funding. What about your mindset? Are you ready to make the personal transitions required to step out into business ownership?
- [Five Ways to Think Like an Entrepreneur](https://debbaileywriter.com/five-ways-to-think-like-an-entrepreneur/) - If you looking for ways to reinvent your career or make the leap into entrepreneurship, now is the time! Though there are a lot of people starting businesses these days, entrepreneurial thinking is not restricted to business owners. Learning to think like an entrepreneur will give you skills to succeed no matter what's happening in the economy.
- [7 Mistakes New Business Owners Make](https://debbaileywriter.com/7-mistakes-new-business-owners-make/) - For many of us, starting and running a business isn’t something that comes naturally. In school we’re instructed in how to choose careers, not start businesses. If this is new to you, you will not learn how to do it after just one class in marketing, sales or writing a business plan. You will have to adjust your entire way of thinking. Here are some mistakes that new business owners should watch out for (some of them will be familiar to you even if you’ve been in business for a while).
- [What's Your Recipe for Success?](https://debbaileywriter.com/whats-your-recipe-for-success/) - Previously I wrote a post about how my mom's potato pie got me thinking about success.
- [Diving in the Deep End](https://debbaileywriter.com/diving-in-the-deep-end/) - After years of wishing and hoping, I wrote and published 2 novels in a little over 2 years. So of course after the writing and publishing came the promoting--which is probably the hardest part.
- [Book Review: The Life Intended by Kristin Harmel](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-review-the-life-intended-by-kristin-harmel/) - A very interesting story about a woman who begins to experience flashes of the life she might have had with her husband, who died years earlier.
- ["The Economy of You: Discover Your Inner Entrepreneur" Book Review](https://debbaileywriter.com/the-economy-of-you-discover-your-inner-entrepreneur-book-review/) - If you've ever been stressed out trying to make financial ends meet, or worried about losing your job, author Kimberly Palmer's new book provides a roadmap with steps for adding a "side-gig" or going into entrepreneurship full-time.
- [Book Review: The Art of Work by Jeff Goins](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-review-the-art-of-work-by-jeff-goins/) - Those looking for the work they were meant to do, will find a meaningful guide in The Art of Work. Not the usual book about how to follow your dream, author Jeff Goins shows that your calling isn't a destination, but steps on a life-long journey.
- [Book Review: You Can Write--Really! A Beginner's Guide to Writing Fiction by Kelli A Wilkins](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-review-you-can-write-really-a-beginners-guide-to-writing-fiction-by-kelli-a-wilkins/) - This book isn't just for beginning writers, it has something for writers at every stage.
- [Book Review: Rising Strong by Brene Brown](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-review-rising-strong-by-brene-brown/) - A good book for individuals and for teams in the workplace.
- [Book Review: Color Your Life Happy by Flora Morris Brown](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-review-color-your-life-happy-by-flora-morris-brown/) - If you’re looking for a way to be more positive in your life, Color Your Life Happy outlines the various ways that people can inject more happiness into their lives.
- [Round-up of Popular Posts You Might Have Missed](https://debbaileywriter.com/round-up-of-popular-posts-you-might-have-missed/) - This is actually part 2 of a round up of Soul of an Entrepreneur blog posts you might have missed the first time around.
- [Author Q&A: "How Will You Create Positive Change" by Leah Oviedo](https://debbaileywriter.com/author-qa-how-will-you-create-positive-change-by-leah-oviedo/) - Leah Oviedo is an author of 6 books, self-defense instructor, fundraiser, long time volunteer and community activist with a passion for equality, community involvement and access to information. She founded the Change is Up To You Project in 2012 to promote and support those who are being the change they want to see.
- [A Look Back at Posts You Might Have Missed](https://debbaileywriter.com/a-look-back-at-posts-you-might-have-missed/) - As we're approaching the end of the year, it's time for a round up of some earlier posts on the blog. If you've missed them the first time (or want a second look) click on the links and check them out.
- [25 Things You Must Do If You Want to Leave the Corporate World Behind Forever & Have Your Own Business](https://debbaileywriter.com/25-things-you-must-do-if-you-want-to-leave-the-corporate-world-behind-forever-have-your-own-business-2/) - Looking to make a transition out of your corporate job? Here are some steps you must take first in order to make sure you have a smooth transition.
- [How to Make Your Resume Stand Out](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-make-your-resume-stand-out/) - With so many people in the job market, you have to be sure that your resume stands out from the crowd. Even if you don't have an extensive work history, there are steps you can take to make your resume polished and professional.
- [Tired of Working for Someone Else?](https://debbaileywriter.com/tired-of-working-for-someone-else/) - Learn the secrets of success from women entrepreneurs on Women Entrepreneurs Radio.
- [Five Big Mistakes That Job Seekers Make](https://debbaileywriter.com/five-big-mistakes-that-job-seekers-make/) - Growing frustrated by your job search? Or are you procrastinating because starting the process seems too daunting? If you want your search to yield results, don’t make these mistakes!
- [Why You Should Get Out of Your Own Way and  Follow Your Dream Already](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-you-should-get-out-of-your-own-way-and-follow-your-dream-already/) - What do you want to be when you grow up? Were you ever asked that as a child? A lot of us were. We got the message that it was okay to dream. It was okay to imagine ourselves doing whatever we wanted.
- [3 Truths about Having Dreams I Wish I’d Known Years Ago](https://debbaileywriter.com/3-truths-about-having-dreams-i-wish-id-known-years-ago/) - Have you ever been told that dreams don't matter? Or that they're lame? Or that dreaming isn't as important as doing? If so, it's time to rethink that advice.
- [Read this the Next Time You’re Desperately Longing to Change Your Life](https://debbaileywriter.com/read-this-the-next-time-youre-desperately-longing-to-change-your-life/) - Why do we stay in bad situations? If you're feeling disgusted, angry or frustrated, then you know what I'm saying. Or maybe it hasn't gotten that far yet. Perhaps you're just tired, bored and feeling like you could be doing something else with your life.
- [How to Deal with "Why not Me?" Syndrome](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-deal-with-why-not-me-syndrome/) - Ever had a situation where you felt left out of the action? We've all been there at least once. Either on the playground or in the workplace. We end up keeping score of how many times someone else was acknowledged or rewarded and we weren't.
- [Years ago I Met My Hero, Maya Angelou! Here’s What I Learned.](https://debbaileywriter.com/years-ago-i-met-my-hero-maya-angelou-heres-what-i-learned/) - Back in the 1980's when I was a student at Douglass College (part of Rutgers University), Maya Angelou came to speak. She came early that afternoon to attend a reception at the student center. I was just coming from class and was heading to the center, when I ran into one of the staff. As it turned out, Ms. Angelou wanted to meet more of the students prior to the talk that night.
- ["Think Like an Entrepreneur: Transforming Your Career and Taking Charge of Your Life"](https://debbaileywriter.com/think-like-an-entrepreneur-transforming-your-career-and-taking-charge-of-your-life/) - Tired of being at the mercy of the economy? Have you been downsized or are you keeping your head down, hoping that things will get better? In this book I share the secrets that I've learned from my own transitions and my extensive experience in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds.
- [Are You Using These Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs?](https://debbaileywriter.com/are-you-using-these-traits-of-successful-entrepreneurs/) - There are a lot of people who are starting businesses these days, and often they're coming from the corporate environment. It may seem much more desirable to be your own boss after experiencing a job loss, but it takes more than a business plan to have success. You also have to consider the transition you're making from a regular paycheck to having an income that may have its ups and downs.
- ["Think Like an Entrepreneur" Book](https://debbaileywriter.com/think-like-an-entrepreneur-book/) - Do you want to change careers, find a job or start a business? Or maybe you already have a business and you’re looking for support, motivation and ideas for how to move forward. In this book I combine my knowledge of navigating the corporate world with my experiences in the world of entrepreneurship to guide you through the challenges that come with career and personal transitions.
- [Living Outside of the Box](https://debbaileywriter.com/living-outside-of-the-box/) - Particularly if you are in business, you must think outside the box. Business won’t wait for you to catch up (which is something a lot of people are finding out right now). It’s also not going to work to blame others for what isn’t working for you. You can’t stay safe and build a business, nor can you build a successful business while you’re stuck in old thinking.
- [Secrets of a Great Resume](https://debbaileywriter.com/secrets-of-a-great-resume/) - Could your resume be holding you back? You have the skills and the experience...but still no response. Been out of the job market for a while and not sure how to deal with gaps between jobs? Concerned that your age will work against you in the job market?
- [Are You Missing Out on this Success Secret?](https://debbaileywriter.com/are-you-missing-out-on-this-success-secret/) - Has the churn in the economy made you anxious about your career? Are you business dreams on hold - or have they fizzled entirely? If so, you’re not alone. But one of the worst things you can do is to stop investing in yourself and in your business.
- [The Top 15 Ways To Release Resistance and Get Back In The Flow!](https://debbaileywriter.com/the-top-15-ways-to-release-resistance-and-get-back-in-the-flow/) - Have you hit the proverbial wall? Feeling stuck and a sense of inertia that you know is getting in the way of your forward progress, your success and your profits? Here are 15 great ways to release resistance and get back in the Flow!
- [How to Not to Be Brought Down by Office Politics](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-not-to-be-brought-down-by-office-politics/) - If you find yourself caught up in office drama, stop and consider how deeply you want to get involved. Unfortunately most workplaces do have politics; it’s something that can’t be escaped. However, some environments are more prone to negativity than others. It’s hard to get your job done when people are fighting against each other instead of working together.
- [Three Things You Must Do if You Want to Experience Growth in Your Career](https://debbaileywriter.com/three-things-you-must-do-if-you-want-to-experience-growth-in-your-career/) - The career outlook has gone through a great deal of turbulence in the past year, with more to come. Whether you are managing a corporate career or a business, the old rules of career management no longer apply. Instead of sitting and letting things happen to your career, you must take action.
- [Keeping Your Sanity While on the Corporate Payroll](https://debbaileywriter.com/keeping-your-sanity-while-on-the-corporate-payroll/) - There’s a myth that there’s a way to find a perfect work/life balance. However, in the real world things are never perfectly balanced, and at this point most of us aren’t even trying to make that happen.
- [This is What's Stopping You from Having What You Want](https://debbaileywriter.com/this-is-whats-stopping-you-from-having-what-you-want/) - If you believe that there is something wrong with you, then it's going to be hard to trust what you gut is telling you. In fact, you probably aren't even listening. However, if you have a desire to be better, to learn more...to be the very best person you can be...you'll have to accept that you know what's best for you.
- [3 Ways to Boost Your Job Search](https://debbaileywriter.com/3-ways-to-boost-your-job-search/) - If your job search has hit a wall, don't give up. Frustration can stop you in your tracks, but there are ways to boost your search. Submitting your resume to job boards will probably not yield the results you want if that's all you're doing.
- [Are You Tired of Chasing Success?](https://debbaileywriter.com/are-you-tired-of-chasing-success/) - The catch is that when you're in business for yourself, you might not see those results as quickly. When you make a change or introduce a new product, the result may not be as evident until time has passed. Sure, it’s great to think that you can do something today and see it come to fruition tomorrow, but is that realistic? The overnight success we all seem to crave might take years to show itself. Are you looking at the big picture or do you just want what you want right now?
- [Why You Should Stop Looking for the Meaning of Life and Just Live It](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-you-should-stop-looking-for-the-meaning-of-life-and-just-live-it/) - There comes a time when we start asking questions that don't have easy answers. Why am I here and what am I supposed to be doing with my life?
- [3 Things You Must Do When You Get a Job to Fund Your Business](https://debbaileywriter.com/3-things-you-must-do-when-you-get-a-job-to-fund-your-business/) - When I left corporate I had no intention of going back. As one of my coworkers once said, "the corporate world is a necessary evil." And, I still see no lies in that statement.
- [There's One Thing You Should Know. You Are Enough.](https://debbaileywriter.com/theres-one-thing-you-should-know-you-are-enough/) - "Take a day to heal yourself of the lies you have been told about yourself and then, go out and heal someone else." --Maya Angelou. It is possible that at some time in your life you got the message that you weren't enough. You weren't smart enough, attractive enough, rich enough...just not the "right" type of person to have what you desired in life.
- [Why You Should Stop Expecting Your Future to be Just Like Your Past](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-you-should-stop-expecting-your-future-to-be-just-like-your-past/) - What happens when your desire for a different kind of life is in conflict with your current reality? We've been conditioned to believe that change has to occur on the outside first. This is what leads many people to believe that losing weight, or having the perfect relationship, perfect job or lots of money in the bank will solve all of their problems.
- [Stop Waiting for Permission to Live Your Life](https://debbaileywriter.com/stop-waiting-for-permission-to-live-your-life/) - Have you ever shared an idea or a plan with someone, only to have them tell you that it wouldn't work?
- [Is Work Supposed to Make You Miserable?](https://debbaileywriter.com/is-work-supposed-to-make-you-miserable/) - Years ago I had a coworker who used to say that work wasn't supposed to be fun, that's why it was called, "work." He also said that the corporate world was a "necessary evil." I'm not sure what he meant by that.
- [Managing Career & Life Transitions](https://debbaileywriter.com/managing-career-life-transitions/) - Listen to my interview on the Blog Talk Radio show, "Help I Want" where I discuss managing career and life transitions so that you can move forward in your life.
- [Tips for Making a Job Change in This Economy](https://debbaileywriter.com/tips-for-making-a-job-change-in-this-economy/) - Take the time to find out about the job you want. For instance, does it require specialized training or certifications? Are the jobs based in your geographic location or will you have to move?
- [Think Like an Entrepreneur Virtual Book Tour](https://debbaileywriter.com/think-like-an-entrepreneur-virtual-book-tour/) - Join us for a virtual book tour
- ["Think Like an Entrepreneur" Live Chat](https://debbaileywriter.com/think-like-an-entrepreneur-live-chat/) - Join me for a live author chat on Tuesday, July 6th. We'll be discussing my new "Think Like an Entrepreneur: Transforming Your Career and Taking Charge of Your Life." Think Like an Entrepreneur Live Author Chat Where: i-Virtual Assist Blog URL: http://www.i-virtualassistbooktours.blogspot.com/ Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Time: 7:30 pm Eastern time
- ["Think Like an Entrepreneur" Book Signing](https://debbaileywriter.com/think-like-an-entrepreneur-book-signing/) - Date: October 16, 2010 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Borders Books Princeton 601 Nassau Park Blvd. (Off of Rt 1) Princeton, NJ 08540 609.514.0040 Meet author, Deborah A. Bailey at the book signing for "Think Like an Entrepreneur: Transforming Your Career and Taking Charge of Your Life." For directions and more information: http://www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_131 This book
- [How to Use Entrepreneurial Traits to Manage Career Transitions](https://debbaileywriter.com/hows-your-career-transition-going/) - Listen to my interview on Kerry Heap's radio show, "Kerry's Network" where we discussed the topic, "How to Use Entrepreneurial Traits to Manage Career Transitions."
- [Recipe for Success](https://debbaileywriter.com/recipe-for-success/) - During this time of year there’s always a lot of introspection about where we’ve been and where we’re heading. It’s easy to get discouraged if we think we can’t compete with people who are already doing what we want to do – or we think we are entering a seemingly overcrowded field.
- [Book Review: "The Art of War for Small Business" by Becky Sheetz-Runkle](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-review-the-art-of-war-for-small-business-by-becky-sheetz-runkle/) - There are a lot of advantages to running a small business over a larger one, though often small business owners may feel overwhelmed when they try to keep up with the big players. The Art of War for Small Business by Becky Sheetz-Runkle, uses "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu as its inspiration.
- [Book Spotlight: "Graced with Orange" by Jamie C. Amelio](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-spotlight-graced-with-orange-by-jamie-c-amelio/) - In her book, Graced with Orange, author Jamie C. Amelio shares a life-changing encounter that changes her life and leads her to found Caring for Cambodia (CFC).
- [Book Review: The Power of the Heart: Finding Your True Purpose in Life](https://debbaileywriter.com/book-review-the-power-of-the-heart-finding-your-true-purpose-in-life/) - This is not only a beautiful book visually, but the words, contemplations, interviews and quotes are just as beautiful.
- ["Emergence: Seven Steps for Radical Life Change" Book Review](https://debbaileywriter.com/emergence-seven-steps-for-radical-life-change-book-review/) - A perfect book for those who want to merge practical action steps with metaphysical principles. Author Derek Rydall is not shy about sharing his own journey, and never sets himself up as a "guru." His examples are very much rooted in the real world, and understandable to anyone who's searching for more meaning in their lives.
- [Why there are More than enough Opportunities to Go 'Round](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-there-are-more-than-enough-opportunities-to-go-round/) - If you have a dream or desire there is a way for it to manifest. Really. That's why you have it in the first place. I don't mean a daydream or a wish. Like if you wished you could be a champion ice skater in the Olympics and you've never set one toe on the ice. I mean a desire, a passion, a thing that drives you to get up and get going.
- [How to Fail Your Way to Success](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-fail-your-way-to-success/) - If people aren't making mistakes, they aren't learning. Instead, you get people who pretend to know what they don't know - which just creates more problems in the long run.
- [Wading Through Job Hell…and Coming Out the Other Side - Part 3](https://debbaileywriter.com/wading-through-job-helland-coming-out-the-other-side-part-3/) - After a few months, I decided it was time to look for another job. I quickly discovered that my old job had given me a skill I couldn’t put on my resume – I was an expert at identifying potentially unhealthy work environments.
- [Wading Through Job Hell…and Coming Out the Other Side - Part 2](https://debbaileywriter.com/wading-through-job-helland-coming-out-the-other-side-part-2/) - What’s a woman to do when she discovers that she’s on the Interview From Hell? Run? Laugh? Lament? No, just be aware and beware. Some interview questions should tip you off that something is seriously wrong.
- [Wading Through Job Hell…and Coming Out the Other Side - Part 1](https://debbaileywriter.com/wading-through-job-helland-coming-out-the-other-side/) - After a few months, I decided it was time to look for another job. I quickly discovered that my old job had given me a skill I couldn’t put on my resume – I was an expert at identifying potentially unhealthy work environments.
- [From Employee to "Intrepreneur"](https://debbaileywriter.com/from-employee-to-intrepreneur-2/) - As a direct result of all of the economic realities we’re faced with, more people are looking into starting their own business. For some people this will be a new and welcome direction. However, starting and running a business isn’t for everyone. When an employee wants to apply entrepreneurial traits to their career, they can do so as an “intrepreneur.”
- [Why You're Stuck](https://debbaileywriter.com/why-youre-stuck/) - Sometimes it's not easy to find focus. You can reach a point where you know something must be done, you just don't know what. I can spend hours considering this plan or that one. Each alternative makes sense, and yet none of them seems like the way to go.
- [What Happens Before the Business Plan?](https://debbaileywriter.com/what-happens-before-the-business-plan/) - "Think Like an Entrepreneur: What You Should Consider Before You Write a Business Plan" is the new book to be published by Bright Street Books, founded by author Deborah A Bailey.
- [Neutralize](https://debbaileywriter.com/neutralize/) - Beige walls and generic tile floors aren't for everyone either. If your home is a reflection of you, then it probably will not appeal to everyone. Same thing with your career.
- [Law of Attraction](https://debbaileywriter.com/law-of-attraction/) - What are you attracting? Years ago a career coach told me that I had to work on becoming “irresistibly attractive.” I didn’t completely understand it at the time, but I do now.
- [Three Steps to Getting Unstuck](https://debbaileywriter.com/three-steps-to-getting-unstuck/) - Feeling stuck in a job you don't like? Not sure what you want to do next in your life? Do you spend a lot of time planning and thinking, but never take action? Don't give up! There are ways to move towards the life you really want.
- [Ask for What You Want](https://debbaileywriter.com/ask-for-what-you-want/) - If you want something, ask for it. Don't make excuses, don't blame other people for not reading your mind and giving it to you - ask.
- [Put Down Those Bags!](https://debbaileywriter.com/put-down-those-bags/) - How much baggage are you carrying? Have you created a business that looks just like the corporate world that you escaped from?
- [Taking a Risk to Start a Business](https://debbaileywriter.com/risky-business/) - About a week ago I was talking to someone about how I left the corporate world to become a business owner. He responded by saying that he respected me for taking that kind of risk. That wasn’t the first time that I’d had that kind of response.
- [Defining Yourself](https://debbaileywriter.com/defining-yourself/) - We’re defined by our families, our social status, our looks, our ethnicity, etc. Aside from all of the definitions, baggage and expectations put on us by others, who are we?
- [Needs and Wants](https://debbaileywriter.com/needs-and-wants/) - I can remember back when I was working in the corporate world. If I took a new job and my income increased, so would my spending. Suddenly more and more things I thought I needed would materialize and so would the debts.
- [How to Get Out of Your Own Way](https://debbaileywriter.com/how-to-get-out-of-your-own-way/) - Have you ever felt that if you had more money, or more degrees or knew more of the "right people" you'd be okay? Perhaps you feel that you're too old to go for your dreams. Or maybe you believe you don't have the advantages that others do.
- [Knowing When to Leave](https://debbaileywriter.com/knowing-when-to-leave/) - Years ago when I started working in the corporate world I had my exit planned. I'll be honest here. I had no grand aspirations to climb up the ladder.

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- [New Site for Author Deb Bailey](https://debbaileywriter.com/new-site-for-author-deborah-a-bailey/) - Author Deb Bailey website Due to a few technical issues I've moved my site to a new domain. The fiction site for Author Deb Bailey can now be found here: https://AuthorDebBailey.com. See you there!
- [About Deborah](https://debbaileywriter.com/about/) - Deborah is a writer and an indie publisher of several fiction and non-fiction books including, “Think Like an Entrepreneur: Transforming Your Career and Taking Charge of Your Life” and several fiction novels and short stories. She is an instructor of writing workshops (online and in-person) for individuals and organizations. Her bylines have appeared in
- [Online Writing Courses](https://debbaileywriter.com/online-courses/) - Improve Your Fiction Writing Click for Available Courses & to Download a Workshop Listing What do you want to learn today? Writing in First Person Writing in the first person can be challenging. But it is a great way to get your reader connected with your main character right away. Creating Intimate Scenes without Going
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- [Media](https://debbaileywriter.com/about/media/) - Interviews and mentions for author Deborah A Bailey for her book Think LIke an Entrepreneur
- [Blog](https://debbaileywriter.com/blog/) - Author Deborah A Bailey's website and Soul of an Entrepreneur blog
- [Think Like an Entrepreneur Book](https://debbaileywriter.com/books/book/) - Learn the secrets that I've learned from my own career transitions and my extensive experience in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds. Stop struggling and create the success you deserve!

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