Now that you’re your own boss, you need to knowing what you care about at work I first tried freelancing in 2015. I was so burned out by my journalism job that I needed an escape, fast. …

My plan for taking 12 weeks off when my first kid arrives — When I found out that I was pregnant, one of my first thoughts was, What about my small business? How in the world would I run my writing and editing business while taking care of a baby? And perhaps most importantly, how would I take maternity leave now that I…

I was pregnant and uncomfortable, but yoga helped me get through — I took my first yoga class when I was 13 and it was not love at first sight. …

Trash drafts, your best writing time, and knowing when it’s time to get up — Today someone at my co-working space asked me how I deal with those days when I just don’t want to write. I offered three pieces of advice. 1. Write a Trash Draft A lot of my writing coaching clients come to me asking for help with their writer’s block. One woman, in particular, was very…

Welcome to the new world of brain-sensing and brain-training devices — It’s 4 p.m. on a Tuesday afternoon and I’m sitting on the couch, surrounded by the noises of a virtual rainstorm. I’m wearing a metallic headband that loops behind my ears and across my forehead, stuck tight to my skin with suction. As I sit still, the headband hums slightly…

Those supportive DMs and niche Facebook groups can have a positive impact on your well-being — In 2016, 39-year-old Arizona resident Laura Willard became ill, but nobody could figure out what was wrong with her. She gasped for air after walking up the stairs, had serious heart issues, and half of her face drooped. Her eyes were red, her muscles twitched nonstop, and all of her…

Why the author writes best when the sun goes down — There are many ways to live a healthy life. The Health Diaries is a weekly series about the habits that keep notable people living well. If you’ve ever read an article, book, or piece of commentary by Roxane Gay, you know she doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff. Feminism…

Referrals, job boards, and cold pitches are still the best ways to get new gigs — When I talk about my job as a freelance writer, the most common question people ask is about finding work. They want to know how I get assignments, how I connect with clients, and where all the money comes from. There are three routes through which I find most of…

‘I’m doing the best I can to teach people that fitness is not about how you look. It’s about becoming stronger than who you were yesterday.’ — There are many ways to live a healthy life. The Health Diaries is a weekly series about the habits that keep notable people living well. Cassey Ho had just graduated from college when she got her first taste of internet fame. During school she taught a Pilates class at the…