Comments on: How to Kick Adversity’s Ass

By: craig wright

craig wright — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:17:55 +0000

Excellent advice, especially the bit about everything being temporary.

By: Amy C. Teeple

Amy C. Teeple — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:51:16 +0000

Great advice! I love the idea of acknowledging an emotion and then powering through – we too often forget to acknowledge it and it keeps us stuck.

Investing in professional help is important too – look at it as an investment, not a cost. In the long run, these “buying” decisions often pay off. (I would be lost without my tax guy!)

By: Laurie

Laurie — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:36:56 +0000

I loved this article (and the title)! My sentiments exactly. I love your spirit! And it was a good reminder that even if things suck eggs, it is only temporary unless you dwell on it and make it last longer than it should. Very empowering and awesome.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:17:44 +0000

In reply to Laurie Macomber. Hehe, thank you Laurie! The headline just came to me - so I had to use it!

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:17:12 +0000

In reply to Daphne Gray-Grant. Yes, yes, yes! Great point - that IS why clients hire us. We help make their lives much easier (and help them make more money, too!) Thanks for the feedback! :)

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:16:10 +0000

Great suggestions, Heather. I particularly liked the one about paying for help as necessary. A few years ago I hired a bookkeeper for my writing coaching business. BEST DECISION I’VE EVER MADE. It hasn’t entirely removed bookkeeping from my “to do” lists (after all, I still have to round up the receipts for the bookkeeper) but it’s made my life a whole bunch easier. I also feel reassured that an “expert” is looking after this important area of my life.

Similarly, many of my clients have said that hiring ME was the best decision they ever made. Spending money on yourself is an investment. If it helps you do your job better or live a happier life, it’s worth it!!

By: Laurie Macomber

Laurie Macomber — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:55:00 +0000

Heather had me with the headline, as only a copywriter could! And the substance inside – words to live by!

By: Heather Georgoudiou

Heather Georgoudiou — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:56:34 +0000

Wow. I feel like this at least twice a day! The writer Steven Pressfield calls these feelings Resistance – anytime we are doing something creative – taking a leap of faith, there will be a ton of Resistance.

Thanks for sharing some of your personal struggles – and how you powered through them, it’s inspirational and motivating. I will put these things into practice and overcome Resistance!