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Mental Shift




- Fast Company -

Internal Homework :  Thoughts of worry, anxiety, anger and doubt can enter the mind pretty easily. What is not so easy is the habit of breaking those thought cycles. The article linked to this post scratches the surface of the topic by naming ways in which we hinder ourselves. There are a lot of books and podcasts that go much deeper and I highly encourage you to invest the time in seeking these resources out; because practicing mental cognizance is the best thing you can do for yourself.



Side Hustles


- Business Insider -

Making Money : It's hard out there in the streets. And when you are starting out or starting over you sometimes need the supplemental income that your new business or 9 to 5 isn't covering. I love a good side hustle. I have made money on the side doing all sorts of things; dog sitting, cleaning, selling my old junk online (or other peoples) and writing! If you have the gift of gab you can write; the editing may take work— but content is king. These days company's are willing to pay for newness so take advantage! 



Logos


- LOGO.com -

Looking Professional : One of the most exciting— and most stressful parts about launching a new brand or launching a re-brand can be deciding on a logo. I am all about investing where is counts and design is very important. However, if you are just starting out and you are simply testing the waters and want to explore some simple design ideas logo.com is the best. The site is super user friendly and your logo really is free! What's more, they also have a business name generator. So whether you need a perfect business name or are just curious about building your brand image I highly recommend checking them out. 

 

 

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