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Dealing with Overwhelm

Dealing with Overwhelm

Dealing with Overwhelm (6 tips to prevent burnout)In a productivity-focused world, It's easy to slip into a state of stress. Here are 6 tips for how to stop feeling overwhelmed so you can avoid harmful burnout. By Becky Mollenkamp, ACC People were more productive in...

How to Stop Black-and-White Thinking

How to Stop Black-and-White Thinking

Put an End to Black-and-White ThinkingLearning to recognize black-and-white thinking is key to moving beyond the limiting beliefs that keep you stuck. Let’s examine what it is and how to stop it.Learning to recognize black-and-white thinking is key to moving beyond...

Playing Small as a Healthy Alternative to Playing Bigger

Playing Small as a Healthy Alternative to Playing Bigger

Playing Small as a Healthy Alternative to Playing BiggerPlaying Small as a Healthy Alternative to Playing Bigger By Becky Mollenkamp, PCC From our youngest days, we are told to dream big, reach for the stars, swing for the fences, aim high, go big or go home. As...

Make a Mindset Shift

10 Small Changes

10 Small Changes

10 Small Changes that Made Me Happier Improving your life can happen in small doses. Instead of thinking bigger, consider these 10 small changes you can implement right now.Upgrading your life doesn't have to cost a fortune or take a ton of time. Just making these 10...

How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

How to Stop Feeling OverwhelmedHow to Stop Feeling OverwhelmedIf you are in (or feel yourself entering) a state of overwhelm, one helpful way to manage the stress is to quiet the noise around you. By Becky Mollenkamp, PCC Feeling overwhelmed is a common problem among...

What my Child has Taught me About Mindset

What my Child has Taught me About Mindset

Having a son has been the most challenging and rewarding experience of my life. I’ve written before that I don’t always love the act of parenting, but it has been an incredible learning experience. In fact, the most difficult parts have provided the best teaching...

Productivity

Pomodoro Technique

Pomodoro Technique

An Introduction to the Pomodoro Technique An Introduction to the Pomodoro Technique By Becky Mollenkamp, PCC Staying focused isn't simple. Even when you have pressing deadlines and a to-do list in your planner, it's easy to get sucked into social media or into a funny...

15 Tips for Making Monday Better and More Productive

15 Tips for Making Monday Better and More Productive

15 Tips for a Better, More Productive Monday By Becky Mollenkamp, PCC Have a case of the Mondays? I get it. It can be difficult to get back into the swing of a workweek after a few days off. It's possible, though, to make Mondays better. Here are my favorite tips for...

Feminism

Never the Pretty One

Never the Pretty One

I Was Never the "Pretty One" I thought becoming "the pretty one" would make me feel worthy. Eventually, I realized only I could define my worthiness.Growing up, most comments about my appearance from my mom—the person who mattered most to me—were unkind. By 4th grade,...

A Tale of Two Abortions

A Tale of Two Abortions

A Tale of Two Abortions I'm sharing my abortion story to help reduce the stigma around this medical procedure (abortion is healthcare).I've had two abortions in my life. The first, at age 17, terminated an unwanted pregnancy. The second, at age 40, terminated a...

Tonight I weep

Tonight I weep

Tonight I Weep. The Supreme Court's leaked ruling makes it clear Roe vs. Wade is over, but I'm not giving up the fight—and neither should you.Like the rest of this country, I saw the news tonight (May 2, 2022) of the leaked Supreme Court decision that makes it clear...

Book recommendations

Must-Read Books for Feminist Coaches

Must-Read Books for Feminist Coaches

Must-Read Books for Feminist Coaches By Becky Mollenkamp, PCC My coaching work has evolved a lot over the years. The most meaningful and important shift has been my commitment to operating an inclusive feminist business. That means I acknowledge the harm that...

10 Money Mindset Books You Should Read

10 Money Mindset Books You Should Read

10 Money Mindset Books You Should Read By Becky Mollenkamp, PCC Is money a constant struggle? Does it feel like there's never enough? Or maybe you swing wildly between having plenty and then scraping to get by. Whatever your particular challenge, you're not alone if...

5 Books About Habits

5 Books About Habits

6 Books to Help You Build Healthy Habits By Becky Mollenkamp, PCC (This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase via a link here, I may receive a commission. The price is the same for you whether you use my link or buy directly from the vendor.) One reason...

Planning Tools

Academic Year Planners: The best options for women

Academic Year Planners: The best options for women

Academic Year Planners: The best options for women By Becky Mollenkamp, PCC Academic planners (or mid-year calendars) are typically made with students, teachers or anyone in education in mind. They aren't limited to educators, though! Many business owners who operate...

Undated Planners: The best options for women

Undated Planners: The best options for women

Undated Planners: The best options for women By Becky Mollenkamp, PCC There's no law that says you can only get organized if you start on January 1st. It's perfectly okay to take charge of your calendar at ANY time, and these undated planners can help. Here are my...

Journaling

Morning Journaling Prompts

Morning Journaling Prompts

Morning Journaling Prompts By Becky Mollenkamp, PCC Journaling is one of the most powerful self-development tools we have. That’s why I suggest the activity to every one of my mindset-coaching clients (and those who do it tend to see the most dramatic results). Here...

Journaling Prompts for Self Discovery as a Small Business Owner

Journaling Prompts for Self Discovery as a Small Business Owner

Journaling Prompts for Self Discovery as a Small Business Owner By Becky Mollenkamp, PCC It’s easy to get stuck in your own head, with dozens of ideas flitting by every second. When we allow our thoughts to run amok, they can easily spin out of control and cause us...

Journaling for Success

Journaling for Success

Journaling is powerful. It is a great tool for personal growth and self-development, and it can also help you be even more successful in business. The benefits of journaling can be numerous when you do it consistently and continue over time. But don't just take my...

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2024 Planners – the best options for women business owners

2024 Planners – the best options for women business owners

2024 Planners: The best options for women2024 Planners: The best options for womenFor 7 years, I've created a roundup of the best paper planners for women. I'm excited to share now the best 2024 planners for female business owners, moms, teachers, academics, and...

BTS: Feminist Founders podcast

BTS: Feminist Founders podcast

BTS of the Feminist Founders podcast launchJuly 7, 2023 Feminist Founders podcast goes live in 68 days (1630 hours and 20 minutes, to be exact—I know because I have a countdown timer on my computer so I don't get complacent with all the stuff I have to accomplish by...

Self-Care for Feminist Founders: The Ultimate Guide

Self-Care for Feminist Founders: The Ultimate Guide

Self-Care for Feminist Founders  Being the boss of your business and your life can be all consuming. To fight white supremacist capitalist patriarchy, though, your must prioritize your own care. Here's how to do it. By Becky Mollenkamp, PCC Running a business is...