![Unfuck Your Changeaholism Part 2: Lies. Lies. Lies. [and a teensy bit of truth]](http://makenessmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/illana1024-2-125x125.jpg)
Last week, I wrote about changeaholism. There were recovery steps. And bad words. And apparently, it struck a nerve. MANY of you emailed and private messaged me about how you are changeaholics. You thanked me. You made confessions. You sang songs of my brilliance [Seriously. One chick sent me a song.]. Not many of you… More>>
How to un-fuck your changeaholism in 12 easy steps
Hi. I’m Illana and I’m a changeaholic. “Hi Illana.” When I was five, I wanted to be ten. When I was 10 I wanted to be 30 [seriously, I was TERRIBLE at being a tiny human]. My whole life, I have been completely and totally addicted to next. Only, when you’re trying to run a… More>>
The single most important thing I have ever learned about being a beginner at anything
Part 1: The Webinar You probably already think you’re a good beginner - and yes, you are ALL beginners at something… so shut off that bitchy little voice in your head that’s saying, “I’m not a beginner, I know what I’m doing. I don’t need to read this.” Yes you do. So sit still. And… More>>
Inside Makeness Media: The top 5 reasons why I wish I could marry Gmail
So, I totally get that many of you might not use Gmail, and right now, you’re all like, “Why the hell would I care about Gmail?” Totally fine. Feel free to ignore this post. Or, keep reading, and then tell me all the reasons why YOUR email system is cooler than MY email system. Or,… More>>
Koi Ponds and Clarity: Three Unconventional Ways to Make Your Writing Clearer
by Makeness Contibutor Erin Kurup Imagine that you are taking a walk. Your ramblings bring you to a gate, beyond which is a garden. It looks like just the sort of place you’d like to explore, so you wander inside. As you walk, you come across an arrow-shaped sign that says, “Beautiful koi pond, this… More>>
How to know when to overcome renter’s guilt and when to keep paying someone else’s mortgage
by Makeness Contibutor JoAnna Garnto Do you rent your home rather than own it? Have you ever felt guilty about renting? You’ve heard the comments: “You really should consider purchasing a home.” “Now is the best time to buy.” “Renting is like flushing $$ down the toilet.” If you have ever felt “bad” about renting for… More>>
How To Not Kill Yourself When The Going Gets Tough
by Makeness Contributor Rebecca Tracey So you’ve started a business. Dear god, do you have ANY idea what you’ve gotten yourself into? Sure, it’s gonna be great. Freedom! Working from home! Sitting in your PJs all day scouring Facebook between afternoon naps! Woooo, entrepreneurship! They forgot to mention the sleepless nights when you’ll fuck up… More>>
How to Find Balance When You Wear a Thousand Hats
by Makeness Contributor David Delp Make no mistake: Balance is necessary for a successful business and a fulfilling life— especially when you play so many roles to stay connected to so many interests, people, and priorities. We all know what it’s like to be tipped off balance, overwhelmed with too many decisions, run ragged, pushed… More>>
Healthy Body, Healthy Business: 9 Easy Ways To Keep Up Your Momentum
by Makeness Contributor Meg Worden —— Today’s post is extra special, as it’s written by Meg Worden, who happens to be one of my dearest friends and who has changed my health and my relationship with food dramatically. She is a brilliant writer, a fabulous cook, and an amazing coach. If you need to get your… More>>
The 5 blessings of entrepreneurship
I don’t often write about things like blessings and thankfulness and self-care and other well-covered territory [at least, I try not to], because I leave that to the people that specialize in it, and who are good at it. I am neither, but as Makeness Media grows, so has the weight of the responsibility that… More>>
