Like my “Quips and Tips” blogs, my ebooks are practical, helpful, tips-based guides to achieving goals and moving forward in life. 80 Ways to Say “I Love You” is designed to solve relationship problems before they start.

But sometimes relationship problems can’t be solved. Sometimes they lead to permanent rifts.

Rifts and breakups are difficult to recover from, even when they’re better for everyone involved. I wrote Letting Go of Someone You Love to help people bounce back; this ebook offers 75 tips from psychologists, life coaches, and other experts. It’s all about moving on after a heartbreak or loss. It’s so easy to get and stay trapped in the past…it’s definitely more difficult to find ways to say good-bye and move on, but boy is it worth it!

The past is no place to live.

Okay, enough about my Quips and Tips ebooks; let’s talk about my Quips and Tips blogs My newest site is called Quips and Tips From the Working World – and it satisfies my hunger to learn what every job in the world would be like! I love this blog. It contains job and career profiles from all professions. But it’s not just boring job profiles; it’s interviews with specific people in specific occupations. The interviews contain the best and worst parts of each job, as well as a few tips for aspiring employees.

If you’d like to be featured on Working World, I’d love to have you! Let me know in the comments section below if you’re interested, and I’ll email you the questions.

If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to share below.

All good things,

Laurie

I wanted to offer more (and better) information about saying goodbye, moving on, and rebuilding life after loss, so I wrote this ebook.

In 75 Ways to Let Go of Someone You Love, I offer the best, most helpful tips and strategies from psychologists, life coaches, family therapists, and counselors. It’s about letting go of addictive relationships, affair breakups, estranged family members, and long-lost loves. This book is about healing, strength, and authenticity.

Letting go of someone you love isn’t something you do once – and poof! You’re free, healed, and happy! Rather, letting go is a journey peppered with steps forward and steps backward, good days and bad days, peaks and valleys.

How do I know? Because I’m an “old pro” at letting go. I grew up in foster homes, and was constantly saying hello and good-bye to new families, friends, schools, and cities. The downside of good foster homes is that it’s so hard to keep leaving and starting over. But I learned how to love, say good-bye, and open my heart to love again.

And I’ve loved and lost life partners – those heart-wrenching, gut-twisting breakups that slam you to the ground and rip you to pieces. Worse, though, was when my sister cut me out of her life. Five years ago, she told me she didn’t want to speak to me again and wouldn’t tell me why. That was the ultimate lesson in powerlessness and letting go.

All 15 chapters in this ebook start with a real person’s story of breaking up; some people have moved on while others are still trapped in the past. Maybe readers will recognize themselves in their stories. Even better, they’ll see how clinging to the past instead of letting go steals their happiness, confidence, self-respect, and hopes for the future.

To learn more – and to see the Table of Contents – go to 75 Ways to Let Go of Someone You Love.

And if you have any questions or thoughts, please share below…

If you’re a writer who struggles with self-doubt, frustration, writer’s block, fear of failure, perfectionism, disgust for your work, hopelessness, complacency, and just plain boredom — you’re normal, because all writers do!   This eBook will help you write through it all. 

Here’s what one reader says:

“After reading your e-Book I am totally charged! It’s motivational, easy to read, and speaks directly to me and every one of my writing angsts and blocks – your energy vibrates off the page. It’s like having you personally talking to me, telling it like it is and encouraging me on. It spoke to so many of my blocks – and I credit it with firing me up after being on simmer for so long.” ~ Maggie R.

I love it — that’s exactly what I was hoping would happen!

To learn more, visit 73 Ways to Fire Up (or Just Fire) the Muse: How to Write Even When You Don’t Wanna, or Think You Can’t.

And if you have any questions or thoughts, please ask below…

What’s really been on my mind, however, is a 2,500 word article I just wrote for alive magazine. That’s the longest, most in-depth article I’ve ever written – and it was stressful! Why I want to write a 70,000 word book is beyond me…and yet I’m still aiming for a book contract from a reputable book publisher…

Also, I started a new “Quips and Tips” website, called Quips and Tips for Love Relationships. I found my Achieving Your Goals blog to be too love-heavy, so I’m transferring articles from Goals to Love…which means my Love blog is basically creating itself!

Okay, here’s a roundup of my most recent articles on Quips and Tips, See Jane Soar, and Psychology at Suite101…

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

How to Make Good Comments on Blog Posts – because part of increasing traffic to your blog is making thoughtful, interesting comments – which can be difficult to do!

Starting a Magazine Writing Career – How to Make Money as a Freelancer – answers some important questions about making money writing for magazines.

51 Over-Used Adverbs, Nouns, and Clichés in Writing – because I told a reader I’d write about over-used words and phrases; I can’t believe how much I learned from writing about limp writing!

Signs It’s Time to Give Up on Your Dream of Being a Freelance Writer or Novelist – because sometimes you have to know when “enough is enough.”

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

Overcome Financial Stress – 6 Surprising Tips for Managing Money Problems – because I want to write more about achieving financial goals and enjoying financial abundance!

How to Set New Goals When Your Old Goals Aren’t Working – because sometime you have to know when “enough is enough”!

Re-Evaluating Your Goals – 5 Tips for Setting New Intentions – since “Quips and Tips for Achieving Your Goals” is all about achieving goals, I’m focusing on goal setting, goal re-evaluating, and goal achievement.

8 Ways to Save Money on Pet Care Costs – Pet Tips – saving money on pet care will help you enjoy financial abundance, won’t it? That’s a goal, isn’t it?!

7 People Skills That Help You Achieve Your Career Goals – because you don’t get anywhere alone, or if you’re not good with people.

How to Lose Weight as a Couple – 6 Ways to Burn Fat Together! – because I love working out with my husband – especially when we do Pilates.

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Love Relationships

Unfaithful Boyfriends – 7 Signs of Betrayal in Love – so many readers ask how they can tell if their partners are cheating…and there are signs.

How Do I Deal With My Husband’s Toxic Ex-Wife? – a reader asked about her new husband’s angry, bitter ex-wife. Some surprising ways to cope!

11 Differences in the Way Husbands and Wives Handle Money – the more you understand about how your spouse handles money, the stronger your marriage will be (and the more financial abundance you’ll create).

8 Tips for Protecting Your Money for Divorcing Couples – because divorce doesn’t have to make you emotionally, spiritually, socially, or financially poor.

Detaching From Someone You Care About – Overcoming Lost Love – because letting go of someone you love is one of the most difficult things you’ll ever do.

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

Signs It’s Time to Give Up on Your Goal of Getting Pregnant – because some women become so obsessed with having a baby, it becomes unhealthy and damaging to all their relationships (not just their marriage!).

Chinese Medicine for Infertility – Getting Pregnant With Acupuncture – remember the article I’m writing for alive magazine? This is extra information is helpful and fascinating.

What is Assisted Reproductive Technology? Definitions of 8 Infertility Treatments – because I tried intrauterine insemination without even knowing it was an “ART.” Enlightenment!

How to Increase Physical Intimacy When You Have Infertility Issues – because when you’re trying to get pregnant, you hardly ever feel like having sex.

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Spiritual Seekers

6 Spiritual Ways to Create Financial Abundance – making money (and enjoying the benefits and freedom it brings) isn’t just about working hard and investing wisely. Money beliefs and money personalities play a big role.

5 Ways to Pursue a Rich Inner Life – because the deeper your inner life is, the easier it is to flow with life’s irritations.

5 Spiritual Ways to Gain Freedom From Depression – depending on the cause of the depression, a deeper connection to a Higher Power can help lift spirits and soothe souls.

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New Articles on See Jane Soar

5 Signs of Caregiver Burnout – Barbra Streisand – women are usually the caregivers in the family, and they can burn out without realizing it!

5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Life – Ayaan Hirsi Ali – because living your best life will make you happy, fulfilled, and at peace.

Creating a Successful Life Plan for Women – Serena Williams – because living your best life doesn’t just happen! You have to plan it.

6 Smart Stress Solutions to Help You Mellow Out Fast – a guest post from life coach Susan Liddy, about dialing it down a notch.

5 Ways to Protect Your Boundaries Despite Criticism – Marie Osmond – because it’s one thing to set boundaries (easy), and a whole ‘nother thing to actually keep them.

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New Articles on Psychology Suite101

What Does PsyD, PhD, MSW, and MFT Stand for? – because who the heck’s heard of an “MFT”??

How to Treat Insomnia Without Sleeping Pills – without a good night’s sleep, our entire lives can spiral downward. And who the heck wants to take sleeping pills?

Treatments for Depression in Pregnancy – because antidepressants aren’t always a good thing for pregnant ladies.

Money Psychology for Married Couples – combining three of my favorite subjects: money, psychology, and marriage!

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That’s it for February, my friends! If you have any questions, comments, or jokes, I’d love to hear from you below…

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What’s really on my mind, however, is my “Make Money Blogging” course that I’ll soon be teaching through Simon Fraser University, in Vancouver. I’m thrilled at the opportunity to share what I’ve learned over the years…and I love earning money from my blog writing! If you’re in Vancouver in May, I hope to see you at the course. Questions? Ask me below!

Okay, here’s a roundup of my most recent articles on Quips and Tips, See Jane Soar, and Psychology at Suite101…

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

Fear of Success for Writers – Signs of Self-Sabotage in the Writing Life – Some writers are afraid of rejection (also known as “failure”), while others are afraid of succeeding. This article describes what fear of success really means for writers

5 Ways to Overcome Fear of Success for Writers – If I write describe a problem, then I need to help solve it, right?

7 Ways for Extroverts to Increase Their Writing Productivity – because I realized that people with extroverted personality traits may struggle with the writing life more than people with introverted personality traits!

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

5 Anti-Aging Foods and Proteins That Reduce Skin Problems – I wrote a great article for MSN Health a couple years ago. This is an excerpt of that article, plus a link to the original.

14 Unique, Creative Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him and Her – because Valentine’s Day is just ‘round the corner, and I don’t know what to get for my sweetheart…

How to Make Conversation for Introverts – Tips for Small Talk – because people with introverted personality traits don’t always find chit chat easy (I know I don’t!).

Top 10 Things to Do in Maui – Best Tips for Traveling in Hawaii – I loved my vacation in Maui, and am already planning my return trip.

10 Reasons to Stay at the Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas in Hawaii – this is one of the few hotels I’d return to. Perfect in many ways, and not just because it’s on one of the most gorgeous beaches in Maui!

Why Couples Break Up – 10 Types of Relationship Problems – I wrote this for Suite101 about three years ago, and decided to edit and reprint it on Quips and Tips. It’s good stuff!

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

Prescription Drug Treatments for Female Infertility – Some medications can help women with specific health problems (polycycstic ovarian syndrome, for instance) get pregnant.

3 Fertility Operations for Women Who Can’t Get Pregnant – Some surgeries can help women get pregnant, if they have scarred or blocked fallopian tubes…or even if they’ve been sterilized!

How Fertility Treatments and Drugs Contribute to Multiple Births – A press release, about how infertility treatments are connected to twins, triplets, and so on. Interesting!

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New Articles on Quips & Tips for Spiritual Seekers

6 Tips for Overcoming Distractions When Praying or Meditating  – A joint article with my blog partner, Gini Grey…because if you pray or meditate, you know you get distracted!

6 Spiritual Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day – Because one way to say “I love you” on Valentine’s Day is to deepen your spiritual connection.

Easy Meditation – 3 Quick Meditation Techniques for a Busy Life – Written by guest author Alannah Jantzen, this article describes how to meditate even during the busy seasons of your life. 

Spiritual Meditation Practices – 4 Different Meditation Techniques – Gini describes four different ways to meditate (I didn’t realize this many existed!).

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New Articles on See Jane Soar

Beauty Foods – Fruits and Veggies That Improve Your Appearance – I wrote a great article for MSN Health a couple years ago. This is an excerpt of that article, plus a link to the original.

Is This a Risky Financial Investment? – This guest post from “The Money Couple” offers several ways to determine if you should invest in real estate, education, stocks, etc.

5 Ways to Cope With Mild Depression for Women – JK Rowling – Did you know that successful writer JK Rowling struggled with severe depression? Here are five easy ways to cope with mild depression… 

7 Simple Habits of Healthy Women – Susan B. Anthony – Easy ways for women to be healthier, stronger, and happier!

New Articles on Psychology Suite101

Four Psychological Incentives for Reducing Debt – If you want to pay off your debt and need motivation, this article is for you!

Can Money Buy Happiness? – Of course it can…who are we kidding?

That’s it for January, my friends! If you have any questions, comments, or jokes for me, please share below…

When was the last time you took a vacation? Tip of the day: go now, my friend…life’s too short to spend at home.

Here’s a roundup of my latest articles on Quips and Tips, See Jane Soar, and Psychology at Suite101…

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

How to Get Vacation Discounts for Bloggers – because some hotels offer the “media rate” for bloggers (I’m staying at the Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas in Hawaii) if you sing for your supper. I’m happy to write about this hotel, and would return in a heartbeat.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Causes, Symptoms, and Tips for Writers and Bloggers – my mother-in-law went for carpal tunnel surgery yesterday, and I’m suddenly ultra-conscious of my wrists and fingers. Writers are at risk!

7 Tips for Time Management Software for Writers – a guest post from copywriter Karen Marcus…she offers tips for using Harvest, which is project management software. This is great for writers juggling many assignments.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

10 Tips for Romantic Honeymoon Getaways in Maui – because Hawaii is a perfect destination for newly married couples! Especially if they’re armed with extra info.

8 Tips for Losing Weight on a Beach Vacation in Maui – it’s so tempting to lay on the beach and stuff your face with huge meals…but nothing tastes as good as feeling fit feels.

How to Make Up After a Break Up – Getting Back Together With Your Ex – because readers keep asking how to mend a broken relationship (though my first instinct is to say “move on!”).

6 Tips for Running on the Beach in Maui – I alternate between doing yoga and running on the beach every morning (except for today, because the whale watching cruise starts at 7 am!). 

80 Ways to Show Your Love on Valentine’s Day Without Spending Money – because saying “I love you” is about more than buying flowers and chocolates.

5 Financial Goals Couples Should Never Set – a guest post from “the money couple” – I love their advice!

Going on Holidays? 10 Tips for Booking Vacation Packages to Maui – my first blog post about Maui…that was so exciting.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

6 Tips for Eating a Full-Fat Dairy Diet Without Gaining Weight – because a reader asked how she can eat full-fat milk products to increase her chances of getting pregnant…but not gain weight.

Health Issues and Medications That Cause Irregular Menstrual Cycles – my “how to regulate your period” post is one of my most popular, and think it’s because women have irregular periods for many reasons…including prescription drugs 

What to Say to People Who Keep Asking If You’re Pregnant Yet – because a friend of mine won’t stop bringing up infertility and how it’s affecting my marriage! Driving me nuts, she is.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Spiritual Seekers

How to Mend a Broken Friendship – a joint article with my blog partner, Gini Grey…because a reader asked about rebuilding a friendship.

4 Ways to Build a More Spiritual Relationship With Your Partner – because part of being a great lover is your spiritual connection.

New Articles on See Jane Soar

7 Signs of Inner Peace – The Peace Pilgrim – from You’ll See It When You Believe It by Wayne Dyer – an amazing book about transformation and flowing with life. Love it!

3 Ways to Leave Relationship Abuse Behind – Eleanor Roosevelt – because my “stages of an abusive relationship” is really popular on See Jane Soar. I can’t believe how many women are suffering in silence.

6 Practical Ways to Believe in Yourself – Zora Neale Hurston – one of my favorite blog posts on See Jane Soar…because we can’t achieve much if we don’t believe in ourselves!

New Articles on Psychology Suite101

How to Make Love Last in Long-Term Relationships – new research shows that romantic love can last a lifetime…but it takes work.

How Depressed Women Can Lose Weight Naturally – a common side effect of antidepressants is weight gain, but it doesn’t have to be permanent! 

Aloha for now, my friends…

And, I’m sad to report that my literary agent and I aren’t on the same page when it comes to my latest book proposal…which means I’m looking for new representation! I’ve sent out a few query letters to agents before Christmas, and will continue my search in the new year…wish me luck…

Okay, here’s a roundup of my latest articles on Quips and Tips, See Jane Soar, and Psychology at Suite101…

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

Making Your Blog Posts Popular – 5 Web Writing Tips – a guest post from fellow Suite 101 writer, Mark Solomon. He markets his online articles in 72 different ways!

How to Write Better – 5 Quick Tips for Clear, Effective Writing – because writing is a lifelong learning process.

Blogging Goals – 7 Types of Goals to Set for Your Blog – different possibilities to focus on for your blog, for the New Year.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

Money Psychology – How Your Personality Affects Your Saving and Spending Habits  –how you invest, save, and spend your money is connected to your personality and upbringing – fascinating!

Help for Remarriages – 6 Tips for Coping With Angry Ex-Wives – because a reader asked how to deal with your new husband’s bitter ex-wife. Take her out for coffee, I say.

How to Save More Money – 5 Easy Tips for Creating Wealth – because we’ll be paying off our home mortgage soon, and I’m good with money!

Save Your Marriage Without Going to Couples Counseling – many couples can’t afford or don’t want to try marriage counseling, and there are ways to build a healthier relationship without external help.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

For Adoptive Parents – 10 Tips for a Successful Adoption – because we’re thinking about fostering or adopting kids…and I’m learning a lot about the process!

The Basics of a Sperm Test for Male Infertility – if you’ve been trying for a year and haven’t gotten pregnant yet, you should get a semen analysis done.

10 Ways to Increase Male and Female Fertility – a guest post from the Fertility Centers of Illinois – basic tips, but good reminders.

Why Can’t I Get Pregnant? 20 Possible Causes of Infertility – who know there were so many reasons women can’t get pregnant? Luckily, many are overcome-able.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Spiritual Seekers

How Visualization or Guided Imagery Affects the Natural Healing Process – I’m learning just how powerful our thoughts are, and love writing about the mind-body connection.

Living a Spiritual Life by Understanding Spiritual Energy – written by my blog partner Gini Grey, this article describes spiritual energy in some detail.

Turning Religion Into Spirituality – 6 Tips for Spiritual Growth – because some of us are religious, but not spiritual. This is a joint blog post: me and Gini Grey!

5 Ways to Increase Workplace Spirituality – why leave your spiritual life at the door? Practical tips for feeling peaceful and fulfilled at work.

New Articles on See Jane Soar

5 Ideas for Turning a Hobby Into a Successful Business – for peeps who love their hobbies and want to make money, too. It’s possible! 

Living With Diabetes for Women – Mary Tyler Moore – because I didn’t know that Mary Tyler Moore – “we’re going to make it after all!” – has lived with diabetes for 30 years.

New Articles on Psychology Suite 101

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children – anything that disrupts a child’s routine or threatens him or her can lead to anxiety or panic attacks. PTSD isn’t just for war vets. 

Choosing the Right Antidepressant for Depression – those depression meds aren’t all made the same, my friend, and which ones you take depends on your symptoms and lifestyle.

Managing the Side Effects of Antidepressants – research shows that the best treatment for depression is a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and antidepressants…this article describes how to cope with the side effects.

That’s it for now, my friends! If you have any questions, comments, or jokes for me, please share below…

And, I’m happy to report that I sent my book proposal to my agent and my writer’s group! Phew – such a load off – I can’t imagine what it’ll feel like to send a draft of my book to the publisher after months of researching, writing, and editing…

I also had my hubby make a blog button for “The Adventurous Writer”, which I’ll be posting on all my Quips and Tips blogs. Love being married to a true Renaissance Man – he fixes the plumbing and creates works of art. Thank you, Bruce!

Okay, here’s a roundup of my latest articles on Quips and Tips, See Jane Soar, and Psychology at Suite101…

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

Signs It’s Time to Hire a Webmaster for Your Blog – because this week, I hired Lou K. to speed up all my Quips and Tips blogs (they were limping along, according to Google’s Speed Analysis Tool).

6 Ways to be a More Productive Writer or Blogger – for writers, bloggers, and poets who wish they had more time in the day…or wish they earned more money from their writing!

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

7 Last Minute Christmas Shopping and Money Tips for Couples – a guest post from “the Money Couple”, about making your Christmas shopping list and sticking to your budget goals for the holidays.

Teaching Kids about Money at Christmas – Tips for Parents – another guest post, from Karyn Hodgens of KidSave. Yikes, it looks like I didn’t write anything for “Goals” this week!

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

5 Quick Tips for Getting Pregnant – covers the basics of charting your ovulation and staying healthy so you can get pregnant quickly.

The Law of Attraction and Tips on Getting Pregnant – because your thoughts become reality! How to apply the law of attraction to starting your family…

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Spiritual Seekers

Tips for Spiritual Health – written by my blog partner Gini Grey, this article describes how to get and stay spiritually grounded.

Beat Winter Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) With Self-Awareness and Practical Treatment – phew, what a mouthful! It’s a joint blog post, with about 20 ways to beat the winter blues.

Tips for Searching the Internet for Spirituality – because new research shows that people who search for spirituality online are increasing (in number, not girth!). This article offers tips on finding the most helpful spiritual advice online.

New Articles on See Jane Soar

How to Find the Strength to Leave a Bad Relationship – Gloria Steinem – because a reader asked how to leave her boyfriend, who is emotionally and physically abusing her. Sad. What a jerk!

5 Habits of a Healthy Marriage – Erma Bombeck – for couples who want to pizzazz up their marital life and strengthen their love relationship…

New Articles on Psychology Suite101 

Inexpensive Christmas Presents for Lovers – because part of saying “I love you” at Christmas is finding the perfect gift for your sweetie.

That’s it for this week, my friends. If you have any questions, comments, or jokes, please share below…

I’ve been slogging my way through working on and enjoying a book proposal for the Quips and Tips series.   It’s tough work, pulling together a book proposal, especially when there’s no guarantee your book will ever hit the shelves. But I’m trying to enjoy the process and not get hung up on the “what if this is all a big fat waste of time?” stumbling block.

If you have any words of advice or encouragement for me, I welcome your comments below! And now, here’s a roundup of my latest articles on Quips and Tips, See Jane Soar, and Psychology at Suite101…

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

Interview Skills – 12 Tips for Aspiring and Published Book Authors – a guest post by Lynn Goodwin, author of Journaling for Caregivers. Her experience being interviewed will help aspiring authors.

6 Ways to Promote Your Blog or Books With Your Email Signature – because I was looking for different ways to share who I am and what I do in my email signature line.

Types of Evergreen Articles in Freelance Writing and Blogging – an article I’ve been meaning to write for ages, for writers who haven’t heard of the term “evergreen articles.”

For Freelance Writers – 5 Creative Ways to Find Article Ideas – a guest post from Susan Johnston, of the Urban Muse. Sparked lots of comments!

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

Tips for Introverts – 6 Ways to Reduce Christmas Stress and Anxiety – because introverted personality traits is one of my favorite things to write about!

6 Physical and Emotional Signs You’re Not Eating Properly – for busy people who forget to eat (I could never understand that…I love to eat and wouldn’t dream of missing a meal).

Rebuilding Marriage Trust – How to Reunite With an Unfaithful Husband – because so many readers for advice on trusting their partner after infidelity. It’s possible to rebuild your marriage after a betrayal, but it’s difficult.

Romance Tips – Easy Ways to Show Your Love – to add a little spice to your marriage or love relationship!

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

Stress and Infertility – Ways to Reduce Anxiety to Increase Fertility – a guest post from an Acupuncturist who specializes in improving fertility levels. Lots of helpful tips for relaxing and letting go of the little things.

Dairy and Fertility – How Milk, Cheese, Yogurt Affects Getting Pregnant – because I didn’t know that dairy affects fertility! If you’re trying to get pregnant, drink whole milk.

Physical Fitness and Fertility – How Exercise Affects Conceiving a Baby – new research confirms that too much exercise can increase infertility levels (no big surprise, I guess).

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Spiritual Seekers

A Creative Christmas Gift for Family and Friends – Poetry – a unique spin on Christmas gift giving! This article on giving poetry was written by poet, published author, and poet Sage Cohen – she also offers tips on coming up with ideas to write about.

The Power of Praying With Your Husband or Wife – because my husband and I started praying together almost five years ago, and it’s improved our marriage. There is power in prayer. 

Survive Christmas Holiday Stress with a Positive Attitude – written by my blog partner Gini Grey, this article offers tips for de-stressing and thriving over the holidays – not just surviving!

New Articles on See Jane Soar

5 Ways to Help a Friend With Breast Cancer – Suzanne Somers – because a close friend of mine was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Scary, but she’s a survivor!

How to Find a Good Boyfriend Who Will Be a Loving Husband – a reader asked how to find a good man, and I wanted to give her as complete an answer as possible. This is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make…

6 Ways to Retain a Sense of Self When You’re in Love – Susan B. Anthony – because women (and some men) can lose themselves in their love relationships.

10 Tips for Teaching Kids About Money – Women and Co – a guest post by the financial experts at Women & Co – great tips, whether your kids are two or 22! (well, if they’re 22 it might be too late to teach them money skills).

New Articles on Psychology Suite101

How Much Do Family Therapists Make? – because my “How Much Do Psychologists Make” article is so popular, I wanted to give readers more info about the helping profession. 

How to Deal With Depression at Christmas – because so many people are coping with things like breast cancer, infertility, and mood disorders…and I want them to have a Merry Christmas anyway!

That’s it for November, my friends.

Feel free to ask me questions, tell me jokes, or make comments below…

Before the links to the latest, here’s one of my favorite quotations:

“If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man’s life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility.” ~ Longfellow.

This reminds me of giving people the benefit of the doubt: if someone cuts you off in traffic, assume they’re distracted by serious matters (it reduces your stress!). If a store clerk is unfriendly, assume she’s having a bad day – and don’t carry her burden around with you. Leave it at the store with her! 

Okay, enough of that. Here’s a roundup of my new articles on Quips and Tips, See Jane Soar, and more…

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers

How to Fail and Bounce Back as a Writer, Blogger, or Freelancer – because I’ve taken some hits lately on both Successful Writers and Couples Coping With Infertility…mean reader comments!

How to Earn More Money by Diversifying Your Online Writing – a guest post from a fellow Suite101 writer, about web writing and earning money.

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals

7 Christmas Gift Ideas for Elderly Parents or Grandparents – buying holiday presents for a loved one who already has everything isn’t as hard as you think!

Getting Unstuck and Finding Happiness – How to Change Your Life – because a reader asked how she can break free from an unhappy marriage.

Ways to Stop Obsessing About Your Ex-Girlfriend or Ex-Boyfriend – because a reader asked how he can stop thinking about his ex-girlfriend…he can’t get her out of his mind!

New Articles on Quips & Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

Can Multivitamins Help You Get Pregnant? How Vitamins Affect Fertility – I didn’t realize how important vitamins are in regulating your period, getting pregnant, and having healthy babies! Did you know you’re more likely to have twins if you’re taking vitamins?

How to Reduce Stress During Infertility Treatments – IVF Success Tips – because your state of mind and stress level affects whether you’re getting pregnant…

New Articles on See Jane Soar

How to Get Money to Start Your Business – Suze Orman – because a reader who wants to start her own business asked where’s she’s gonna get the money…

How to Handle Negative or Bossy Co-Workers – Sophia Loren – these tips for handling difficult people are easier said than done – but they work!

New Articles on Psychology Suite101

Psychologists Who Include Dogs in Counseling – taking pet therapy to a whole new level!

Depression Help for Stay-at-Home Moms – because staying at home full-time is harder than people think.

Next week’s new articles will include more holiday gift ideas – ‘tis the season!