How to break out of a slump... and my Magic Mike XXL dance moves.
Published: Fri, 07/10/15
Hey & happy Friday!I spent most of today bustling around my loft, getting logistically and mentally prepared to teach a writing workshop called Make A…
Alexandra Franzen
You are a grown up. Do what you want.
Published: Thu, 06/25/15
Hey hey...For the past two weeks or so, I've been in "summer sabbatical" mode. Sunbathing, pie-baking, book-reading, burger-grilling, writing fiction…
When you die you won’t care about emails.
Published: Tue, 06/16/15
Hey you. Have you spent a little too much time futzing around in your inbo today?Eyeballs burning... heart yearning for something that feels a little…
Six types of motivation & my song of the weekend.
Published: Sat, 06/06/15
Hey there...Today: I am taking a pinch of my own advice and practicing "Asteya" — the yogic practice that means “non-stealing of time.” Asteya, when…
Could I get your two cents? [because... sexy ideas are happening]
Published: Fri, 05/29/15
Old me: Get an idea. DO IT IMMEDIATELY.New me: Get an idea. Think about it. Ask around. See if people are intrigued. Ask questions. Listen. Refine…
Trying is always worth it.
Published: Thu, 05/28/15
Hi. Hey. Tja! (that's Swedish for "Hello!" if you're greeting an e ceptionally cool person in an informal fashion. I think you are very cool, and who…
How to cleanse your calendar. [freedom + lightness = ahead]
Published: Sun, 05/10/15
“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” –Socrates Socrates had it right. Being “busy” may provide a temporary hit of fulfillment, but when your life…
Oh yes. You can.
Published: Thu, 05/07/15
Thirty-seven days ago... ... I celebrated my five-year business anniversary... cheerfully scampered over to the rock climbing gym... had a fantastic…
My 5 year business birthday, a broken bone, burning what's done ... and more ...
Published: Sat, 04/04/15
Three days ago, I celebrated my five year business-iversary. It was a big day for me — and for several people I love. That same day, my mom officially…
Empty the tank.
Published: Sun, 03/15/15
It has been 16 days since my last note to you.It feels like a lifetime has elapsed in that short amount of time.- I went to Hawaii to speak at a…