06/12/2019
"I want to start a blog but I'm not a writer." Does this sound familiar? If so, you are not alone. There are countless numbers of people that want to start a blog. But most don't, because they don't think of themselves as writers. Here's an interesting fact: There are 4.4 million blog posts published every day. Do you think every single one of these posts was written by professional writers? [ 1,078 more word ]
How to Start a Blog Even if You Think You Can't Write - Non-Writer's Guide to Blogging
“I want to start a blog but I’m not a writer.” Does this sound familiar? If so, you are not alone. There are countless numbers of people that want to start a blog. But most Read more…
05/06/2019
Bloggers always need new content ideas for their blog. One of the most difficult parts of having your own blog is the constant need to find new content ideas. Even if you are passionate about your topic, you will have days where you can't seem to think of any ideas to write about. It will feel as though your well of ideas has gone dry. [ 1,319 more word ]
Guide to Finding, Researching, and Writing Exciting Content Ideas for Your Blog - Non-Writer's Guide to Blogging
Your blog depends on content. Finding content ideas for your blog and creating successful posts on a regular schedule can be demanding—unless you have a plan.
04/29/2019
How to do keyword research with free tools. - Photo by Skitterphoto from Pexels Before you spend any money on a keyword research tool, learn how to do keyword research for free and save your money. This article explains how.The technique I use to do all my keyword research uses the following free tools: Keywords Everywhere Ubersuggest Yoast's Keyword Tool… [ 884 more words ]
How to Do Keyword Research for Free - Non-Writer's Guide to Blogging
Keyword research is an important first step in creating content to rank in the search results. But do you really need to buy a keyword tool?
04/22/2019
Image by Stefan Keller from Pixabay Do you have a secret desire that burns inside you? One that makes you fear other people's judgment? One that you struggle with to either accept or deny? For most of my adult life I have tried to supress my own urges. But my desires are too strong. I have succumbed to my desires and indulged them from time to time, only to feel guilty afterwards. [ 2,526 more words ]
Confessions of a Closeted Geek: Comic Books, Video Games, Science Fiction and Fantasy - Thomas Holley
Do you have a secret desire that burns inside you? One that makes you fear other people’s judgment? One that you struggle with to either accept or deny? For most of my adult life I have tried to supress my own urges. But my desires are too strong. I have succumbed to my desires and […]
04/03/2019
We all need to have more gratitude in our lives. If we have more gratitude in our lives, it allows us to focus on what we have, not on what we do not have, and it keeps us grounded in the moment. It unlocks an inner joy within us and we gain a better appreciation for life. When we are able to count our blessings on a daily basis, we often times find that we already have much more than what we need. [ 919 more words ]
8 Ways to Have More Gratitude in Your Life - Thomas Holley
If we have more gratitude in our lives, it allows us to focus on what we have, not on what we do not have, and it keeps us grounded in the moment. It unlocks an inner joy within us and we gain a better appreciation for life. When we are able to count our blessings on […]
03/21/2019
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is brain-speak. Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP for short, is a technique of self-improvement. Neuro refers to the brain and its neural network. Linguistic is for language. And programming, or behavior, is much like a computer program. In other words, NLP is teaching our brain how to respond to language and other cues in a way that better suits us. [ 596 more words ]
What is NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) - Thomas Holley
Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP for short, is a technique of self-improvement. Neuro refers to the brain and its neural network. Linguistic is for language. And programming, or behavior, is much like a computer program. In other words, NLP is teaching our brain how to respond to language and ot...
03/21/2019
Personal change is a process. Personal change is a process that begins internally and moves outward. It begins with a change in mindset and then branches out from there into other areas of our lives. In a deeper sense, much of our lives are us moving towards something and away from something else. But to create a lasting change in our lives, we must go through a process. [ 700 more words ]
7 Stages of Personal Change - Thomas Holley
Personal change is a process that begins internally and moves outward. Learn more about the 7-stage process so you can apply them to make changes in your life.
03/20/2019
The map is not the territory. One of the greatest truths in life is a truth most people do not even realize or think about: You don’t know what you don’t know. That simple statement holds one of the most profound truths. We do not know what we do not know until we learn it. We like to measure what we know by the books we have read or the degrees on our walls, but what we do not know is immeasurable. [ 1,102 more word ]
Presuppositions of NLP - Thomas Holley
One of the greatest truths in life is a truth most people do not even realize: You don’t know what you don’t know. Learn more about the presuppositions of NLP.
03/20/2019
Photo by Manuel Geissinger from Pexels Choosing the right web host for your blog can help make or break your site. There are many factors to consider other than price. Speed and reliability are critical factors. It can seem like a daunting task with all the web host reviews saying one thing and another. In this article, I will tell you what you need to look for in a web hosting company. [ 1,783 more word ]
Why I Recommend BlueHost for Hosting Your WordPress Site - Thomas Holley
I have used many WordPress hosting companies over the years. Learn what I look for in a hosting company and read my Bluehost review and why I recommend them.
03/19/2019
Our perception is our reality. This may seem like a crazy statement, but no two people share the same reality. Before you dismiss that statement and move on, please allow me to explain. There is only one reality, but each of us has our own perception of it. People respond to their perception and not to reality. So everyone has their own perception of reality. [ 580 more words ]
How We Create Our Own Reality - Thomas Holley
This may seem like a crazy statement, but no two people share the same reality. Before you dismiss that statement and move on, please allow me to explain. There is only one reality, but each of us has our own perception of it. People respond to their perception and not to reality. So everyone has [....
03/18/2019
Jumping to conclusions is a form of negative thinking. We all do it at some point in our lives. We immediately jump to a conclusion when presented with limited facts. This “jump” is often based off of a gut feeling and not any kind of real facts. It is a form of negative thinking. We are either “mind reading”— where we believe to know what the other person is thinking—or “fortune-telling”—where we predict the future outcome. [ 759 more words ]
Discover How We Jump to a Conclusion - Thomas Holley
We all jump to a conclusion at some point in our lives. But what makes us do it? Learn how past experiences shapes how your brain interprets current events.
03/15/2019
Install Local by Flywheel to create your own virtual WordPress server. Have you ever installed a new app or updated an old one only to have it crash your site? If not, you are lucky. If you have, then you understand how difficult it can be to get your site back up and running. In 2006, I installed a plugin that crashed my site when I… 787 more words [ 782 more words ]
How to Create a Virtual WordPress Server on Your Computer - Thomas Holley
Have you ever installed a new app or updated an old one only to have it crash your site? If not, you are lucky. If you have, then you understand how difficult it can be to get your site back up and running. In 2006, I installed a plugin that crashed my site when I […]