I try to keep distractions to a minimum because the internet is filled with never ending opportunities to waste your precious time on cat videos or makeup tutorials, as we all know. It goes without saying that there is a ton of incredible content out there, too, but you don't have time for ALL of it. There are just so many hours in the day and you have priorities. 

So I decided that occasionally I'd share just a couple things from the internet that caught my eye. The kinds of resources or ideas that I found particularly insightful or useful. Or maybe just something that stayed with me for a few days after reading/watching it. 

This blog post (series?) is basically my version of Tim Ferriss' 5 Bullet Friday email...but not in email form. Or just 5 bullets. And not every Friday (or on Friday at all, for that matter)! But you get the idea.

My intention with this link round up post is to simply give you something interesting to chew on in those moments where you're spinning your wheels and might need a little break. 

Take a look and let me know what you think. And if you have great suggestions, leave them in the comments. I'd love to have a few intriguing distractions, too!

Podcast Episode: Akimbo | Juggling & Bicycles episode by Seth Godin

When we start, we tend to focus on the wrong thing. We don't start with just the basics...Seth gives some great examples of how you get to where you want to go by starting small, with baby steps. This is a good one!

Quiz: Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies

I had a HUGE "ah-ha" about how I am motivated and how I operate after taking this quiz. I often ask my clients to take it too, so I can better understand how to help them. I'm mostly an Obliger, with some Rebel mixed in...What about you?

Blog Post: 4 Levels of Value by Stephan Diaz

Lots of people talk about "leveling up" in their business...but what does that actually mean? This is an interesting explanation on how leveling up your role in your business might shift over time, and how that effects your income as well. Quick read, but big ideas. 

Video: Change Your Mindset, Change The Game by Dr. Alia Crum

I talk about the power of your mindset with my Marketing + Mindset clients to help them take action in brave new ways...but the research presented here is pretty astounding. This will certainly make you watch your thoughts, as well as the sort of information you consume. Powerful stuff. 

Blog Post: How to Announce Your New Business to Your Network by Jacqueline Fisch

Jacq is a friend of mine who happens to be an amazing copywriter, and I love reading her blog. This one is really useful for those of you who need to market your work, but you feel weird about being "pushy" or "annoying" to family and friends. Jacq explains how to tackle this big task and gives you templates to do it.  

Meditation: Beginners Spoken Guided Meditation Before Sleep

When I'm feeling a little bit overwhelmed or emotional, I love listening to this meditation before bed. I put in some earphones and head to bed 20 minutes earlier than normal so I can soak up all of this chakra-aligning goodness. It takes me out of my busy brain and helps me sleep. Give it a whirl!