We all have down days. Those moments where all we want to do is bed-rot with a massive bowl of tater tots. (OK, maybe for you it’s Reese’s Puffs, grilled cheese, or pie, but you get the point.) I had one of those days yesterday. Most of what could go wrong? It did. There was…
Author: wandathibodeaux
Wanda Marie Thibodeaux is a freelance writer based in Eagan, MN. Since 2006, she has worked with a full range of clients (e.g., Prudential, Duda Mobile) to create website landing pages, product descriptions, articles, professional letters, and other content. She also served as a daily columnist at Inc.com for three years (250,000-300,000 monthly page views), where she specialized in content on business leadership, psychology, neuroscience, and behavior. Her work has appeared in publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Harvard Business Review.
Currently, Thibodeaux is an executive ghostwriter with Massive Alliance and accepts clients through her website, Takingdictation.com. She is especially interested in motivational psychology, self-development, and mental health.
You Are the Thing You Are
The Value of People Who See Beyond Fire
Over the past year, I’ve been keeping a ton of personal and work plates spinning. That’s meant that, to a large degree, spontaneity has gone out the window. To deviate from the calendar would mean that crucial pieces necessary to take next steps don’t move, so the calendar has been my guide. But not too…
Shaking, Crying, and Healthy Reset
Last month, Minnesota saw sub-zero temperatures, with some districts even canceling school because of the dangerous weather conditions. Even my dog, Taydoh, didn’t protest when my son, who was chatting with me on his bed, cocooned him in the end of a blanket. A double load of tension I’m originally from Michigan, so I’m not…
When The Straws on the Camel’s Back Get Too Heavy, Do This
Yesterday, I did something simple. I took out a couple of folders from their place near my desk, went through them, and recycled everything I didn’t need anymore. The job took less than ten minutes. But for months, I hadn’t done it. Something else always seemed more urgent than that job. The papers wouldn’t protest…
You (Yes, You) Can Become a Master
In a post on LinkedIn, communications teacher and expert Vinh Giang asserted that people no longer seek mastery. Instead, they seek easy. That concept admittedly isn’t all that positive. But he points out that, because taking the easy route is the norm, those who are willing to work hard have the opportunity to stand out….
The Importance of Learning Jazzing
This morning, I got up at my usual before-the-sun time. This blog was on my calendar to do. I had good intentions. Yet, 15 minutes slipped away. 15 more. Two hours later, I still had nothing. The logical side of me knew I should just call it a morning and do something else. But the…
YOY Social Media Growth 2024
Social media platforms are the main way I share my content. Because I believe so much in transparency, as the year comes to a close, I’d love to share the YOY brand growth results I’ve achieved for 2024. Social media managers and strategists out there, correct me if I’m mistaken here. But my understanding is…
It Only Takes One Hand
One of the most profound books I’ve ever read — which I’ve mentioned many times in previous posts — is Henri Nouwen’s The Wounded Healer. The book is an exploration of the duty spiritual leaders have and how they might serve well, the concept being that a person’s pain can be the point of empathy…
Focus Time Is Great. Be Prepared to Do Battle for It
I’m on LinkedIn just about every day. As a result, I’m barraged with tips for how to be more efficient and successful — that’s just the nature of the platform’s content. But one of the recommendations I see constantly is to carve out focus time. By itself, carving out focus time is a fantastic piece…