“Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson — In the world of online writing, blogging, and sharing, it’s never been easier to share your written word with others. If you’ve ever developed a following around the writing you’ve released online, whether it was in a professional publication or a public forum, such as a personal blog or social…

Toxic positivity vs genuine positivity — You might recognize that staying upbeat helps your mental health. People who entertain negative thoughts often suffer from depression. So checking your thoughts for negativity makes sense. You can note whether they lift your mood or send it plummeting. But there could be an obstacle to developing a beneficial outlook…

The new frontier for writers — Writers, your world is about to change — in fact, it’s already changed, and you may not realize it. The metaverse is coming: a digital, interconnected space where people can create anything they want, be anyone they want to be, and interact with others in a virtual world. It sounds…

Depression isn’t some horrible beast that lives in your brain — Many people say that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance. Nevertheless, most psychologists and therapists now consider chemical imbalance debunked. But if depression isn’t caused by a chemical imbalance, what does cause it? And can depression still be treated with anti-depressive drugs? The Chemical Imbalance Myth The myth that depression is caused by…

The culture is different and the approach has to be different too — Network marketing, sometimes called multi-level marketing (MLM), takes skill and a willingness to give yourself to many people. You have to be able to reach out, follow up, and put on your teaching cap to train new recruits. Luckily, technology has made this easier than ever, but you still have…

Why this targeted approach works — Content marketing has lots of benefits for businesses. High quality content can establish your brand as an expert voice within your field. Regular content output drives engagement and helps you maintain gains you’ve made in growing your brand. Content comes in many different shapes. From podcasts and YouTube videos to…

Why it’s unhealthy and how to stop it — Doomscrolling, a new health hazard, involves constant engagement with negative news. It bears the hallmarks of addiction and is tough to quit. It’s hard to avoid dismal broadcasts because the media focuses on harrowing events, offering frequent bleak speculations. Doomscrollers fixate on disheartening reports even when aware it makes them…

Giving books as gifts can be a great choice — Everyone, be honest: Sometimes books make the best gifts because they’re easy to wrap. But they can also make great gifts because they’re affordable and can be very personal. Giving books as gifts can be a way of telling someone you love them and thought about them enough to invite…

How to capture the attention of your audience — Content marketing is one of the best ways to build an audience, but there’s nothing more frustrating than spending hours writing a piece of content, only to find that no one reads it. It’s hard to stand out in a sea of content, and it’ll only become harder over time…