Start your week right! Every Sunday I post my favorite links from around the web and share my goals for the upcoming week.
Links
On Blogging:
All the Whys and Hows Behind My Site Redesign: Thinking of redesigning your website or blog? Check out Alexis Grant’s awesomely redesigned website and learn exactly what went into the process to launch a new site.
On Careers:
The Problem with Gen Y (and 3 Challenges Without Shortcuts): Interesting guest post by Brendon Weyi on Marian Schembari’s blog about members of Gen Y always looking for the “quick fix.” Do you agree or disagree?
How to Effectively Tweet Your Way to a New Gig: Whether you’re looking to switch careers or just seeking a new freelance assignment, Carrie Smith of Careful Cents explains how you can use Twitter to land that gig.
On Writing:
Ron Vitale’s Cautionary Tale Against Setting Aside Your Dream of Writing a Novel: After Dana Sitar published my guest post “Why I Gave Up My Dream of Writing a Novel (For Now)” one of my mentors, Ron Vitale, let me know that he’d be writing a rebuttal to my post. Here’s his take on why you SHOULDN’T set aside your dreams.
On PR/Marketing:
Top PR, Marketing Women to Follow On Twitter: Looking for new PR/marketing pros to follow on Twitter? Look no further than this fabulous list compiled by Erica Moss for JobZook. I’m super honored to be included on this list among the names of so many women I admire and respect in the industry.
On Life:
9 New Ways to Practice Gratitude: Molly Mahar from Stratejoy explains nine easy ways to practice gratitude and be thankful for the little moments. A good reminder for all!
Goals
- Rock my two speaking engagements at Temple University this week. I’m teaching two classes this week: a media and society class and a social media innovation course. I’m excited to get back on campus!
- Successfully complete the 10K race I’m registered for next weekend. I’ve been in a major running slump lately, and with the Broad Street Run fast approaching, I’m doing everything I can to reinvigorate my love for running.
- Finally sign in to Mailchimp to create a template for my e-newsletter and get ready to send out my first communication to my subscriber list. I’m nearly at 100 subscribers and I promised myself once I hit that milestone, I’d get started. Want to help make sure I reach this goal? Subscribe here!
Have any links or goals you’d like to share? Leave them in the comments!
