Trauma Toolbox

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Fancy topping up your knowledge while on-the-go?

We’ve rounded-up our top ‘must-listen-to’ marketing podcasts, so you can get the magic marketing juice you’re searching for. Give your career (or business) the boost it needs…

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The 5-Step Blueprint to Creating & Selling Successful Online Courses

There has never been a better time to build an online course business.

According to World Economic Forum, the global market for online education reached an enormous $255 billion in 2017, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Millions of people are purchasing online courses in order to upgrade their knowledge and skills. Having generated millions of dollars by selling various online courses and training programs over the years, I can definitely attest to the growing demand for online courses, and the incredible opportunity that is available to us as entrepreneurs.

My friends at Thinkific have felt the effects of this demand first hand as thousands of people and companies have started using their platform to create and sell online courses. With over 25,000 course creators using their platform, they’ve seen what works (and doesn’t work!) when it comes to creating and selling online courses.

And that’s exactly why I’m so excited to share this live training with Paddy McGill, a fellow course creator and the Marketer for Thinkific. Paddy will be sharing a proven 5-step blueprint for creating, launching, and profiting from online courses.

Here are some of the main concepts we’ll be covering on this training:

The #1 challenge preventing most entrepreneurs from scaling their business (and how to avoid it) Common misconceptions about creating online courses, and why people gladly pay a premium for your information

Thinkific’s proven 5-step blueprint for creating, launching, and profiting from online courses Real examples and insights from their community of 25,000+ online course creators

Want to learn how to grow your business by creating and selling online courses?

Click this link to reserve your spot on our LIVE training this Tuesday, June 31st:

>>  https://goo.gl/d3LgHt <<

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Our goal is to inspire and encourage as many entrepreneurs and business owners as possible! Write a blog post encouraging your readers to join the 1 goal challenge, and be a part of helping your followers succeed in their business goals for 2018.

http://www.OneGoalChallenge.com #1GoalChallenge #2018BusinessGoals #FriendsInBusiness

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Trauma informed care in the schools

Using compassion to develop creativity and resiliency in the schools. Teachers can use simple methods to overcome major life traumas and create children who are primed for morning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHX2GH57qFU&feature=share

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BETTER & FASTER: Innovation Keynote Speaker Jeremy Gutsche's Top Speech ...

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How to Do a Presentation - 5 Steps to a Killer Opener

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What is Learning Design

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Puppy illustration ♡

[infjoe]

Writer’s block, or artist’s block is a fact of the creative life. No need to panic or beat yourself up. You’ll get past it if you persevere.

[travisbeauchesne-blog]

40 Marketing Ideas For Your Business

Hopefully, your marketing game is already going strong, but we all know that getting your business out there is a never-ending process.You Must put an emphasis on web-based marketing and would probably benefit from some of the ideas that involve local or face-to-face marketing. In case you need some fresh ideas, here are 40 marketing tips and suggestions shared by Travis Beauchesne that you can implement in your business.

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7 Tips to Becoming a GREAT Closer | Grant Cardone | Pulse | LinkedIn 

If you want to close more sales you have to learn how to close more sales. Sounds a bit simplistic but the reality is the diminishing production of the sales person's starts with the inability to close the sale. Why prospect, make cold calls, or follow-up if you continue to fail in the close? This is why so many salespeople continue to do less and less over their career. In fact did you know that the top producers outperform bottom producers by 10 to 1?

If you want to close those extra sales, it will not just come to you because you call on more people. You must learn to be a better closer. Here are seven things you can do to ensure you become a better closer:

1. Make a Commitment to Greatness You have to get committed to being great, not just average. Sales can be a painful profession for the average and bottom performers and massively rewarding for those that are great. Those that live, breathe, and eat their profession become great. I have never met a GREAT closer that wasn't all in and completely consumed by his/her trade.

All great success is preceded by a commitment to being great reinforced each day by the continuing commitment to being great. If you aren't great you are average and I know you don't want that.

Read more: 7 Tips to Becoming a GREAT Closer | Grant Cardone | Pulse | LinkedIn 

[emmastudies]

Apps for productivity and time management

There is no doubt that phones and laptops can be distracting when trying to study. Attempting to balance using either for fun and working can be difficult, especially if get distracted easily. Here are 12 apps that you can download to make your time management a million times better!

Forest - $1.99 iOS | free android | chrome | firefox | website Grow a tree each time you set a period of time to focus. Exit the app and your little tree dies! You can add friends, unlock new trees, exchange coins for real trees (!!), and track each time you are productive. A lot of people ask if this app is worth it and I’d say definitely. It is the cutest time management application I’ve come across. Whilst there are similar alternatives, I like this the best. You can add me using my email: [email protected]. If you’d like me to add you back, send me your account address!

FocusNow - free | iOS | website Very similar to Forest, but free! Grow a plant whilst you work and leaving app means your tree dies. The app also helps to build your habits with progress tracking and reminders. You can add friends and compete against them! This is definitely a great alternative to Forest if you don’t want to pay.

Tide - free | iOS | android | website If you enjoy listening to something whilst studying but get distracted with regular playlists, this app is for you! Combining white noise - either the ocean, rain, forest, meditation and a coffee shop - you can block out distractions whilst managing your time. I seriously love the minimalist design of this app.

ClearFocus - free | iOS | android | website A really simple app that alternates working sessions with short breaks. You can set a time for your break sessions which will help you actually get back to studying. You can also check out statistics on your progress which is great for improving your discipline.

Be Focused - free iOS | $4.99 mac | website A very detailed to-do list and pomodoro timer combined. Again, it alternates time periods with short breaks! This app can be synced between all your devices which is awesome if you use different ones during the day. I like the simple design of this one too!

Focus To-Do: $1.49 | iOS One of the top five productivity apps in China! It is a super comprehensive app with loads of features so if you enjoy tracking your productivity, this is one for you! Unfortunately, it is only available on iOS and costs.

Focus Keeper - free | iOS Simple and flexible app for time tracking with lots of options for customisation. I think it’s really cool the app adds a widget on notifications when you’re using the app. You can also choose background music to help you focus.

Pomodoro: Grow and Harvest - free | iOS Very similar to Forest in essence of growing a plant, however upon completion you get to harvest your fruit. I actually really like the design of this app. Unlike Forest, your crops don’t die if you exit the application but the timer does reset. This is good in a way since you’ll stay on the app but could get annoying if you were to check something but wanted to leave the timer running.

Flat Tomato - free | iOS | website A really cool and interactive app! You can easily plan out an hour of your time with certain periods for working and others for a long and short break. I think it is a great way to keep focus without having to reset your phone. You can also reflect on your daily motivation, distractions and possible improvements. There are loads of customisation of settings, colours and sounds.  

Pomodrone - free with pro version | iOS | website Simple and cute flat design timer app. The free version is only a pomodoro timer with 25 minute working and 5 minute break periods. Whilst you don’t have control over changing these times, it is quite good if you want to be strict with your time. If you purchase the pro version, you have the option to change the times and colours, set daily goals and see performance statistics. 

Brain Focus Productivity Timer - free | android  One of the most popular time management apps for android. You can set specific tasks with certain times which is great for improving your efficiency and discipline. For instance, if you do a task each day you can have certain work and break times, and then access it quickly. Another cool option is that you can easily add a couple of extra minutes to the timer without needing to reset the whole thing. Definitely, a great option, especially since it is free!

FocusList: Focus timer and daily planner - $4.99 iOS | $4.99 mac I really like the look of this app! You can plan out your daily to-do, set estimated times and then get on to using the timer to focus. This is great for improving your speed and prioritising your daily tasks. The statistics option allows you keep a track of your productivity! As well as being on your mac, you can use an Apple Watch for timing which I think is really cool! Sadly, it is a little expensive.

These are just a few time management and productivity apps that I’ve come across whilst running a studyblr. If you’ve got any other app suggestions, please let me know via my ask! I hope you found this list useful and have found a new way to be productive! If any of these apps help, please let me know! x

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[emmastudies]

As you probably already know, many studyblrs rely on bullet journaling to organise their day-to-day lives. I have received numerous questions about bulleting journaling ranging from how to start one to whether there is a limit of who can use it. In an attempt to summarise everything to do with bullet journals, I’ve created this post! I’m hoping to outline each possible question you could have and provide some answers.

What is bullet journaling? Bullet journalling is a customisable organisational tool which uses indicators to map out and prioritise your monthly, weekly and/or daily tasks. It can be a planner, a to-do list, a sketchbook, and a notebook. There is no limit to what it can be. You are in total control. Bulletjournal.com is a great place to start if you’re looking to find out more!

How is it better than a planner? This is very dependent on you as a person and what organisational tools you find to be most effective. If you find planners restricting in terms of customisation or layout, then bullet journaling is perhaps a good alternative. Many people enjoy the freedom and creative outlet which it gives. 

Can anyone do it?  Yes, absolutely. I’ve received messages from people saying they aren’t artistically talented and therefore don’t think they can be a bullet journalist but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Using a bullet journal doesn’t require you to be an artist. I certainly am not and still use it! I choose very simple spreads without the fancy calligraphy, doodles or complicated designs. The important thing to remember is that it is usefulness over aesthetics!!

What notebook do I need? Any notebook is perfect - that choice is yours to make. Most bullet journalists use either grid or dotted paged notebooks. However, others choose to use blank or lined ones. I personally use grid notebooks - I find this easiest to write. Whilst the brand of your notebook doesn’t matter, popular ones include Moleskine, Leuchtturm1917 or Rhodia. I use the Arc Customisable Notebook by Staples in A5 for my bullet journal. I find it offers everything other notebooks would but, instead, uses a discbound system which means you can add and remove paper. The refill paper is also thicker than other brands so bleeding or ghosting aren’t a problem. Here are some pictures of my bullet journal in case you don’t know what a discbound notebook looks like!

Everyone differs in the notebook they prefer so do some research and figure out one that might work for you. A couple of tips for choosing would be, find a design that lays flat (I seriously hate when notebooks don’t!) and find one which doesn’t have really thick/dark lines. If they are dark it can sometimes be difficult to see your writing at a quick glance, especially if you use a black pen. 

What supplies do I need? Again, there is no set supplies. You can use anything you fancy. I tend to stick with using a black Pilot G2 in 0.38 and Zebra Mildliners. Other people will use coloured pens to differentiate between subjects or special brush pens for headers. Some people also choose to decorate their spreads with stickers, washi tape and post it notes. Your choice of supplies is totally up to you - again there is no set requirement!! It is also worth noting that you shouldn’t feel pressured into buying anything just because it is popular! 

Once I’ve gathered everything, where do I start? The best way to start is by planning a few pages to go at the front of your notebook. Some people choose to start with a contents page and therefore will number each page throughout their journal. Usually, they will begin with a yearly overview or yearly breakdown. Followed by an index page where you write out the key that you’ll follow. It can be a comprehensive list or just a couple of symbols, your choice. Here are some examples. Other popular pages include yearly goals, a to-read or to-watch list, habit trackers (e.g. for mood, sleep, grades, exercise, etc), expenses lists. Here are some photos of my 2017 bullet journal and a run-down of all the pages I’ve included and plan to include during the year. Once you’ve done the initial set-up, you can get onto making either your monthly, weekly and/or daily spreads!

What other pages can I include? This is a really limitless question. You can make absolutely anything you desire. Here are a few more ideas:

pages for habit tracking:

sleeping on time; chores; exercise; spending (e.g. under $10); mood; skin care routine; water intake; updated your social media; eat fruit/something healthy; complimenting someone; did an act of kindness; using a new word; did over the recommended 10,000 steps; read at least one chapter; practiced your hobby; ‘don’t break the chain’; 100 days of productivity; 

pages to log:

movie review; music reviews; book reviews; travel; dreams; future goals; expenses; gratitude log; sentence-a-day log; tv series episode tracker; weight gain/loss/maintain; follower count; savings; accomplishments; upcoming releases; self-care practice;

pages for fun:

pen swatches; washi tape samples; doodles/sketchbook; movie tickets; flower press; photographs/polaroids; stickers; quotes; recipes; playlists; bucket list; favourite lyrics; ‘fuck it’ page (rant about things that annoy you); jokes/puns; diary; concert ticket pages; outfit inspiration/ideas; handwriting samples; six word stories; writing prompts;

pages of use:

contact information for family/friends; birthdays; gift ideas; wishlist; important events; emails/passwords (don’t write your full passwords! just easy hints); discount codes/coupons; random reflections; self-care tips; mental health tracker;

pages for planning:

monthly overviews; monthly goals; monthly reflections; weekly spread; weekly goals; weekly reflections; daily spread; daily goals; daily reflections; (just to clarify I wouldn’t suggest doing all of them but maybe a monthly overview + review and then weekly or daily spreads)

pages for students: 

exam dates; semester dates; semester information (e.g. course info/teacher/rooms/etc); revision checklist; homework tracker; colour code; assessment due dates; grade tracker; definitions; achievements;  

Where can I find inspiration? Here, there and everywhere! Tumblr is full of it, Pinterest has loads of boards dedicated to spreads and Instagram has the entire bullet journal community to look at (and join!!). Below are a few places to look at:

my bullet journal tag

my bullet journal pinterest board

bullet journals on pinterest

bullet journals on instagram

Any final tips for beginners? Just give it a go! Test it out, see how you like it. Play around with different layouts and spreads. Find out what works for you and what doesn’t. It is all about improving your own organisation and productivity. If it turns out you don’t like it, try another method of organisation!

Hopefully, this post has answered a few questions if you’ve been thinking about starting a bullet journal. It’s a great way to organise yourself whilst customising it exactly to your needs! If you want to, you can share your own spreads! Remember to use the #bulletjournal or #bujo tags!

Thank you so much for reading! If you’ve started a bullet journal that you’d like me to reblog, tag #emmastudies in the post!

Other masterposts by me:

how to create a study schedule

how to improve your handwriting

how to deal with moving schools or university

how to create a colour code

how to take notes from a textbook

how to take effective in class/lecture notes

popular apps for students

step-by-step guide to writing a five-paragraph essay

10 small tips to improve your productivity

60 stationery brands to check out

school and university related tv shows and movies

microsoft oneone tutorial

my note taking system