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Welcome to Meet the Author, a show that takes you behind the scenes to meet the authors of today's most impactful books. This is a show about stories and ideas that will educate, encourage, and inspire you to live a richer, more meaningful life. On today's episode, we're joined by writing coach and bestselling author Allison Fallon, whose new book, Write Your Story, dives into the transformative power of personal storytelling. Allison explores how sharing our stories—no matter how ordinary or extraordinary—can be a profound pathway to healing, self-discovery, and connection.About Allison Fallon and Write Your Story: Allison Fallon has helped thousands of writers find their voice and tell their truth, and now she's sharing her most powerful tools in Write Your Story. This book is both a guide and a gentle nudge, encouraging everyone from first-time writers to seasoned pros to put pen to paper and embrace their unique narrative. Through reflective prompts, practical tips, and moving examples, Allison shows us how writing can help us make sense of our past, overcome creative blocks, and shape the future we want to live.Allison Fallon's work in Write Your Story is a call to action for anyone who has felt the urge to write but didn't know where to start. Whether it's finding clarity on a personal journey or simply leaving a legacy for loved ones, Allison's book reveals the incredible, universal impact of sharing one's story with honesty and courage.Links:Purchase Write Your Story on AmazonLearn more about Allison Fallon and her work at https://www.allisonfallon.comFollow Allison Trowbridge & Copper Books on Instagram

In this heartfelt episode of "The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith," we sit down with Lynne Leppard from New Zealand. Lynne, an adoptee, shares her personal journey of discovering her roots and the impact it had on her life. Growing up with questions about her identity, Lynne sought to connect with her birth family, navigating the complexities of sealed records and family histories. Her story is one of faith, family, and finding a place to belong. Connect with her on Facebook at Lynne Leppard Author or on Instagram @ Road_to_Belonging Her full story, Road to Belonging is available through my Amazon affiliate link or from Torn Curtain Publishing. Also mentioned in this episode: Vision Writer's Conference The Power of Writing it Down by Allison Fallon (affiliate link) No matter what time zone you are in, you can chat with Pam, Lynne and our mom friends over on Facebook at Tending Fields Mom's Group. You can also connect with Pam on IG @TendingFields #kiwifarmer #NZauthor #newzealandauthor #adoptionstory #adoptee #belonging #attachment #security #knownbygod

Want to write a book? There are plenty of experts who will tell you how. But Allison Fallon has an approach that's different from all the others—at least, that's how it felt to be. Allison is the guest for the 418th episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast and when you hear what she shares about the process of writing, I think you'll agree, she does this a little differently—and it might just be the approach that works for you. Click the play button below, or scroll down for a full transcript.   Stuff to check out: The Power of Writing it Down by Allison Fallon Write Your Story by Allison Fallon Indestructible by Allison Fallon Packing Light by Allison Fallon Allison's Website The Copywriter Club Facebook Group The Copywriter Underground Full Transcript: Rob Marsh: As a copywriter or a content writer or someone who is thinking about exploring these career paths, you've probably toyed with the idea of writing a book. Maybe you've got a great story that absolutely has to be told. Or perhaps you've heard that a book is the best business card and can open doors with clients who then hire you to write for them. Or maybe you've got a screenplay you work on for a few minutes after your client work is done. More likely… you've thought about one or more of those things, but haven't yet put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard. I'm always thinking of ideas for books, some of which I have started, others I've put away for later. And to help me as I process these ideas, I've read several books about writing books… how to do it, what to include, all that stuff. Recently I came across another book about writing books that was very different in its approach. It changed the way I think about writing… books and other things too. Hi, I'm Rob Marsh, and my guest for today's episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast is author and book writing coach Allison Fallon. You'll hear me say it in the interview, but Allison's book, The Power of Writing It Down, felt more like therapy than another book about putting together your book chapters in a particluar order or writing scenes or character development. After reading it, I wanted to talk with Allison about her approach and what it means, particularly for writers who might be writing to a non-fiction audience. I think you're going to like this interview. Before we jump in with Allion… Last week I mentioned our special free report called How to Find Clients. And I want to share that again because it features more than 20 different things you can do, starting right now, to find your ideal clients. It also shares the 4 mistakes you absolutely can't afford to make when looking for clients—if you do, you are dead in the water… and it also shows you five things you need to do before you reach out to the people you want to work with IF you want them to say yes. This isn't some dainty one page PDF you'll forget about in a day or two… it's 36 pages jam packed with ideas that either we've used in our own businesses or we've seen other successful copywriters use to grow theirs.  You can get your free report by going to thecopywiterclub.com/findaclient   that's all one word. Thecopywriterclub.com/findaclient. Get your free report now. And with that, let's go to our interview with Allison… Allie, welcome to The Copywriter Club Podcast. I would love just to start with your story, and I know you've got a really great story, but how did you become an author, speaker, founder of Find Your Voice? Allison Fallon: Yeah, I have always wanted to be an author for as long as I can remember. I often tell a story about being in fourth grade, and that was the first time that I really realized that I had a teacher who pointed out a skill I had for storytelling. And I just remember feeling like, oh, I can like something and be good at something and be acknowledged for it. And so that kind of started the spark for wanting to tell stories and in a longer format, like writing a book.

Can our side hustles become our means to success? Why do we let society define what success is? My guest today, Allison Fallon is a bestselling author and founder of Find Your Voice, a community helping anyone who wants to write a book through workshops and coaching. Ally was passionate about writing and helping others write. Ally talks about managing life with your passion and how to make it all work through your voice. She's vulnerable and candid about her own struggles and pluck-ups. I'm so glad we connected and had this amazing conversation to share with all of you!

Can our side hustles become our means to success? Why do we let society define what success is? My guest today, Allison Fallon is a bestselling author and founder of Find Your Voice, a community helping anyone who wants to write a book through workshops and coaching. Ally was passionate about writing and helping others write. Ally talks about managing life with your passion and how to make it all work through your voice. She's vulnerable and candid about her own struggles and pluck-ups. I'm so glad we connected and had this amazing conversation to share with all of you!

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2219: Allison Fallon explores the pitfalls of prioritizing niceness over honesty, highlighting how it can lead to passive aggression, confusion, and missed opportunities for personal growth. Embracing honesty, even when uncomfortable, fosters genuine relationships, career advancement, and inner peace. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/being-honest/ Quotes to ponder: "We glorify 'niceness' as if it's the highest virtue someone could possibly hold in society. But is 'niceness' always best?" "Honesty builds trust with your kids, with your significant other, with your friends. Trust is the foundation of every healthy relationship." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this captivating episode of Typology, we delve into the power of storytelling with two incredible guests, author Allison Fallon (Enneagram 4) and business educator and author Donald Miller (Enneagram 3). The episode centers around Allie's new book, "Write Your Story: A Simple Framework to Understand Yourself, Your Story, and Your Purpose in the World." Allison shares her experience as a storyteller and the driving force behind her work. She discusses the importance of finding the unique angle in every person's story and the deep connection between storytelling and self-discovery. She explains, "every person has something interesting to say," and sharing our stories through the process of writing and examining our own lives is what leads to healing and transformation. As the episode unfolds, Don adds his insights into the power of narrative and the asks some great life questions about the human experience. Tune in as we highlight the importance of self-reflection, authenticity, and the healing power of sharing your story.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Allie Fallon on Instagram at https://instagram.com/allyfallon and explore her new book, "Write Your Story," to embark on your own journey of understanding yourself, your story, and your purpose in the world. Connect with Donald Miller on Instagram at https://instagram.com/donaldmiller, https://instagram.com/storybrand, or https://instagram.com/businessmadesimple.    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market and BetterHelp.

This week, writing coach and author Ally Fallon is back to talk about the transformative, scientific, healing power of writing, specifically, writing about your life experiences. Here's why: writing aids in organizing thoughts and emotions, which can help manage the distress from traumatic events. In many ways, this exercise is based upon the work of Dr. James Pennebaker, and requires nothing more than a pen, and paper, and between 15-30 minutes each day. Its efficacy is backed by over 200 peer-reviewed studies. And if you're like me, eager to move forward and experience transformation in life, it is a powerful tool to employ. We're also going to talk about the pain of resistance and how writing aided her healing of an autoimmune disease. Episode Links: Show Notes Buy my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Are you tired of superficial connections and quick fixes in a world that seems to prioritize them? Many of us crave deeper meaning and genuine interactions, but often find ourselves detached from our own stories and the profound impact they can have on shaping who we are and how we relate to others. Can reconnecting with your own story change how you see yourself and improve your relationships with others?   In this week's episode, host Donald Miller is joined by Allison Fallon, author of Write Your Story: A Simple Framework to Understand Yourself, Your Story, and Your Purpose in the World. Fallon shares how writing and sharing your personal story can improve your emotional, mental, and even physical health. Her insights, drawn from her book and supported by research, show how personal stories can promote personal growth and build stronger relationships. Tune in and learn how to leverage the power of storytelling to redefine your life and deepen your connections.   For more on Allison and to buy her book, visit WriteYourStory.com.   --   STUCK TRYING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION FOR A CHANCE TO HAVE DON COACH THROUGH IT ON THE SHOW: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast    ORDER COACH BUILDER, DON'S NEW BOOK, AND TRANSFORM YOUR EXPERTISE INTO A LUCRATIVE CONSULTING CAREER: CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast   IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND REVENUE, FLIGHT SCHOOL IS FOR YOU! JOIN NOW: SmallBusinessFlightSchool.com.   FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

Ally Fallon is an author, ghostwriter, and book coach, which means she is exquisitely qualified to share tips on writing your story. It doesn't matter if you plan to publish the story you want to tell, or just need to get it out onto the page for yourself, the insight she shares in this episode is so valuable. I also love following Ally on IG and have pointed my own journaling students towards her book The Power of Writing It Down. Her new book is called Write Your Story: A Simple Framework to Understand Yourself, Your Story, and Your Purpose in the World and it's out now! FULL SHOW NOTES ARE HERE MENTIONED in this episode: Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell   SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode! CLICK HERE for episode show notes FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Instagram FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Facebook JOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection Group SIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notes JOIN the Secret Stuff Patreon BUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura Tremaine BUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is the story of an expert in all things story who is obsessed with helping you unearth your inner wisdom and connect with your people by teaching you to write your story. Allison Fallon (she/her) is an author, speaker, and founder of Find Your Voice, a community that supports anyone who wants to write anything. In addition to her books The Power of Writing It Down, Packing Light, and Indestructible, she has ghostwritten 11 books and has collaborated on countless others. Through Find Your Voice, she has helped leaders of multinational corporations, stay-at-home moms, Olympic gold medalists, recovering addicts, political figures, CEOs, and prison inmates use her methods as powerful tools to generate positive change in their lives. She has lived all over the country in the past decade but now lives in Nashville, Tenn., with her husband and two kids, Nella and Charlie. Ally and I discussWriting your story as a practice of personal developmentThe counterintuitive trick to writing resonantlyThe storytelling techniques that transform usRethinking what it means to be the "hero" of your story and so much more! You can follow Ally at allisonfallon.com. Write Your Story is out TODAY and available wherever you buy books. Follow her on Instagram @allyfallon. Listen to her podcast, Write Your Story, wherever you're listening to this one or anywhere else you might stream episodes. Additional resources can be found at findyourvoice.com and writeyourstory.com. Support the Show.

The Power of Writing it Down by Allison Fallon is for anyone who's trying to make sense of their life, who wants to get unstuck from the patterns that hold them back. This practice and pathway is free, it's readily available every day of your life, it takes just minutes of your time, and anyone can do it. A Simple Habit to Unlock Your Brain and Reimagine Your Life "The Power of Writing it Down" by Allison Fallon - Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 6 Book 44 Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3tWUoyi GET IT. READ :) #writing #power #awareness  FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behavior http://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/ Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESS https://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sfwalker/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sfwalker/support

Allison Fallon on In the Calm. Allison is the best selling author of 13 books, has coached thousands of writers from beginners to New York Times bestsellers, co-host of the renowned Write Your Story Workshop with Donald Miller, and is the founder of Find Your Voice.  Allison shares her empowering story of becoming a writer and how ultimately that led her to becoming her true self. Spoiler…she fired up her courage, left an abusive marriage, and manifested not only a successful writing career, but also the husband and family of her dreams! And yes loves, she is here to spill tea on all the how's! Even if you aren't waiting to write a book or share your story with the world, there is SO much for you in this conversation. There is a beauty and power that unlocks in us when we open the flow to a deeper relationship with ourselves.  She has so much wisdom to share about using writing as a tool for moving through our challenges and shadow season, taking ownership of communication as our birthright, and ways we can get comfortable with allowing our creative flow to actually flow! What is the story inside you waiting to be shared?  Resources: Join Ally's Workshop http://writeyourstory.com Click HERE to connect with Allison on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon Click HERE to visit Allison's site https://allisonfallon.com Connect with Georgiana: Never miss an episode…make sure to SUBSCRIBE ▽ APPLE > SPOTIFY > YOUTUBE FB GROUP ELEVATE the Community + Lifestyle to help you Elevate! Click HERE to connect with Georgiana on Instagram Click HERE to visit Chaos & Calm on Instagram VIsit Chaos & Calm Codes & Sponsors: TONIC Get 15% off with code CALM15 Human Design Obsessed? Us too! Visit BLUEPRINT Get 10% off with code CALM In the Calm Podcast produced by ATRIA

Feeling stuck? Can't seem to shake off old habits or find new paths forward? Join us today as we unravel a fascinating exploration of neuroscience, habits, and the transformative power of writing things down, inspired by key insights from three distinct books. We'll unpack the wisdom from Allison Fallon's "The Power of Writing It Down", Cal Newport's "Deep Work", and John Ratey's "Spark". It's not just about breaking free from unproductive patterns; it's about rewiring your brain and unlocking a flourishing life.Key Points from the Episode:Engross yourself in our discussion about the automation of our behaviors by our remarkable brains, the role myelination plays in honing our skills, and how writing can trigger useful myelination. Drawing from Ratey's work, we highlight the adaptable nature of our brains - more like play dough than porcelain - and how they can be rewired, similar to how a muscle can be sculpted. We don't just talk about the science; we offer practical strategies for you to become your own brain's electrician. So, gear up for an intriguing journey of self-improvement and personal growth. Because ultimately, it's about crafting the masterpiece of your life, one habit, one neural pathway at a time using the Foundations in Flourishing.  Other resources: Plus, make sure you tune in for our Liberty Minute this Saturday, where we'll highlight one of the greatest authors this country has ever produced. More goodnessGet your FREE Academy Review here!Get our top book recommendations list Get new podcast episodes dropped into your email box easilyWant to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email David@teammojoacademy.com, or if you want to leave us a quick FREE, painless voicemail, we would appreciate that as well.

In her book, The Power of Writing it Down, Allison Fallon writes, “What do you want to remember about your life? What we write down is what we remember. It's like a time capsule in a way, a lifeline back to the best parts of ourselves. A little popcorn trail of words we can follow so that we never lose sight of the path we're on. Words help us see ourselves more clearly. They help us remember who we are and what we're here for.” In today's episode, we're considering the spiritual practice of journaling. Even if you think it's not your thing, I hope you'll listen in. A Burning in My Bones by Winn Collier The Pastor by Eugene Peterson Sue Pickering Everything Happens with Kate Bowler + Maggie Smith {S10 Episode 7} CLICK HERE to sign up for The Re{collection} www.remindherpodcast.com 

Allison Fallon is an award winning author, sought after public speaker, and nationally recognized writing coach. She has coached thousands of writers—from NYT Bestselling authors, to total beginners, to help them finally get their books written and on shelves. Her most recent project—called Write Your Story—helps everyday people turn their life experiences into stories that heal and inspire. She lives in Nashville, TN, with her husband and two young kids. Highlights of the conversation: How a romanticized vision of writing keeps people from getting started Whether you need 50,000 followers on Instagram to write a book Why a writing practice can improve your health How writing can help you process the deconstruction of old beliefs Learn More: https://findyourvoice.com/ https://allisonfallon.com/ https://writeyourstory.com/ https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joshharris/message

Platform is NOT the thing stopping you from publishing your book. Don't believe us? In this episode, Liz and Ariel […]

Platform is NOT the thing stopping you from publishing your book. Don't believe us? In this episode, Liz and Ariel chat with award-winning author and friend Allison Fallon about the myth of platform, balancing marketability and creativity, writing from your heart, and working with editors.Allison Fallon is an award winning author, sought after public speaker, and nationally recognized writing coach. She has coached hundreds of thousands of writers - from NYT Bestselling authors to total beginners to help them finally get their books written and on shelves. Her most recent book, THE POWER OF WRITING THINGS DOWN, walks anyone - even those who swear they aren't "real" writers - through a simple daily practice they can use to reduce anxiety, curb depression, improve their confidence and gain clarity in their life. She lives in Nashville, TN, with her husband Matt, daughter Nella, and son Charlie.

This week I'm thrilled to re-release this episode with Allison Fallon. Allison is an award winning author, sought after public speaker, and nationally recognized writing coach. She has coached hundreds of thousands of writers - from NYT Bestselling authors to total beginners to help them finally get their books written and on shelves. Her most recent book The Power of Writing Things Down walks anyone - even those who swear they aren't "real" writers - through a simple daily practice they can use to reduce anxiety, curb depression, improve their confidence and gain clarity in their life. Grab the first chapter free here. I wanted to bring this episode back out and top of mind moving forward into the new year because even though I don't particularly subscribe to the idea of doing New Years Resolutions, I do believe in making progress and have been thinking about goals I want to push forward next year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Friends -  Today will be another different episode, but I wanted to take a moment today to talk about Gratitude and being thankful. For this holiday week (and every week), I'm thankful for every one of you listening today! There wouldn't be a Creative Cast if it weren't for you listening, sharing, and leaving reviews! It means so much to me – I love you all more than queso, and y'all know how I feel about queso! :)  Also, a BIG thank you to those who help make this dream work! My team at Wildfire Creative – Michelle, Alyssa, Lorelee, Alex, Fury, Melody, and my business coach Alli. Of course - the biggest thank you to my family– my husband, Dan, and our daughters,  Rebecca and Kiersten, for their neverending support and love!    Listen in to learn more  :    How does being grateful improve your mental health?  Gratitude can improve your brain and sleep! (who couldn't use more sleep, right? )   Tips on how to practice Gratitude every day The Power of Writing of It Down by Allison Fallon - https://amzn.to/3V3m8ta    For the full episode show notes, please go to www.wildfirecreativecompany.com.

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During today's episode, we sit down and get to hear some incredible tips and lessons from a best selling author, Allison Fallon. Ally is also a sought after public speaker, and nationally recognized writing coach. She has coached hundreds or perhaps even thousands of writers - from NYT Bestselling authors to total beginners to help them finally get their books written and on shelves. I found Ally thanks to a recommendation from my friend, Bob Goff. “Rob, it sounds like you are now ready to talk to Ally.” So, sure enough, I reached out and my writing journey really took off to the next level after signing up for her Prepare to publish program. In today episode we will dive into the power of writing down your own story, the health benefits, as well as dealing with imposter syndrome which it turns out plagues even the best authors. If you have ever thought about writing down your own story, I highly recommend you listen to this amazing interview with Ally Fallon. I hope you feel as empowered as I do after hearing this conversation. Ally takes all the excuses away from us to not get started on writing down parts of our own story. If for no one else but yourself. I started a regular journaling practice at age 15, and then it became much more regular after a skiing accident caused a serious concussion that I feared would destroy my memory forever. I have since taken those hundreds of journal entries and used them as the bedrock for writing my own memoir. Which, one day, will make it to the public. Currently, I am enjoying the process and learning so much about myself. REFERENCES:https://findyourvoice.com/www.allisonfallon.comBuy her latest book: The Power of Writing it Down

Gordon Korman introduces himself as a regular guy who just happened to write 100 books for kids and adolescent readers. Born in Montreal in October of 1963, his writing career began in the seventh grade when he took English with his track coach. Then, he was challenged to write every day for more than four months and he finished his first novel, This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall! With his mother as his typist, he sent it to Scholastic and just like that, Korman was published as a freshman in high school. That was just the beginning. He has sold well over 30 million copies of his books, many translated in over 30 languages. Currently, Gordon lives in Long Island outside of NYC where he continues to love visiting school, teachers, and driving his own children to wherever they need to be. His new book, The Fort, about a group of kids who stumble on an abandoned Cold-War-era bomb shelter, was released in summer 2022. Allison Fallon is an eighth-grade teacher and Department Head at Central Middle School in Greenwich, CT. She has been teaching for 14 years, is an NWP teacher-consultant, and CWP graduate and teacher. In 2021 Allison was awarded the Distinguished Teacher Award for Greenwich Public Schools. When she's not teaching or crafting curriculum, she is busy with her two daughters, husband, and guinea pigs exploring the outdoors, eating ice cream, and seeking new reading and writing adventures.

Gordon Korman introduces himself as a regular guy who just happened to write 100 books for kids and adolescent readers. Born in Montreal in October of 1963, his writing career began in the seventh grade when he took English with his track coach. Then, he was challenged to write every day for more than four months and he finished his first novel, This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall! With his mother as his typist, he sent it to Scholastic and just like that, Korman was published as a freshman in high school. That was just the beginning. He has sold well over 30 million copies of his books, many translated in over 30 languages.Currently, Gordon lives in Long Island outside of NYC where he continues to love visiting school, teachers, and driving his own children to wherever they need to be. His new book, The Fort, about a group of kids who stumble on an abandoned Cold-War-era bomb shelter, was released in summer 2022.Allison Fallon is a eighth-grade teacher and Department Head at Central Middle School in Greenwich, CT. She has been teaching for 14 years, is an NWP teacher-consultant, and CWP graduate and teacher. In 2021 Allison was awarded the Distinguished Teacher Award for Greenwich Public Schools. When she's not teaching or crafting curriculum, she is busy with her two daughters, husband, and guinea pigs exploring the outdoors, eating ice cream, and seeking new reading and writing adventures.

It is the first day for your new employee.   Yet most new employees for small businesses walk into their first day staring at what feels more like a rusty, duct taped operation instead of a well-oiled machine. The very first impression that a business makes on a new employee takes place during the hiring process when the business team is simply telling the then-candidate about the wonders of their business. Day one is usually the day where the new employee walks in and comes face to face with reality, “what I see feels different from what I was told.” This story has played out too many times in our coaching calls where an owner will tell us they just hired a new employee and when that person walked in on day one, not only did the owner forget they were to start that day, they also began scrambling to find busy-work that would occupy the new employees time. The owner then justified that haphazard training by saying “it's just better if we throw you to the wolves”. No.   It is not better to simply be thrown to the wolves without initial training on how to handle wolves.   Imagine any professional sports coach simply throwing a new star player to the wolves without training and practice…it's silly. Yet in business that tends to be the strategy of choice.  We hide behind excuses like, “we just hire smart people and they can figure it out”, or “if she can't handle the heat then we don't need her”. There is a better way, a more human way to onboard that massively valuable new team member. One element of that better way is to have a new employee kit or packet ready to physically hand them on day one. That packet can consist of five elements to give your new employee a much higher chance of success. First, each new employee starter pack should include an opening letter from the owner.   This is a letter that is standardized for the new employee starter pack and allows the new employee to hear directly from the visionary of the business. The letter should start out with a simple welcome followed by the mission of the business letting the new employee know that the primary reason they were hired is to help achieve the already-defined mission. After the mission, the letter should include a simple outline of the unique core values of the business letting them know, “these are the filters we use to make decisions every day.” The letter can be rounded out with an overview of the rest of the new employee starter pack. Second, each new employee starter pack should include the outline of their initial training. What technical skills will you be teaching them?  How?  When? What will the timeline of that training look like? What professional soft skills will you be having them commit to? What is the scorecard for a successful startup in this role? Third, each new employee starter pack should include a printed guide with training notes or slides they will be learning from so they have a note-taking mechanism. Actively having your new employee physically write down notes, thoughts, and questions will help them to engage and retain the information that must be shared.  In her helpful book The Power Of Writing It Down, Allison Fallon reminds us that “writing gives us space to work through our biggest questions.”  Fallon goes on to remind us that “writing helps us gain confidence in ourselves, our ideas, and how we move through the world” while giving us a chance to know the sound of (our) own voice.” Giving your new employee space to write gives you the space to answer their biggest questions, thus new content for updating your training as you hire future employees. Your greatest opportunity for feedback on your business are the fresh, new eyes of a new employee. Fourth, each new employee starter pack should include startup swag and quick start support tools for the role they are assuming.   If you are hiring a salesperson, what are the selling tools they will need to stack away in preparation for that first sales call? If you are hiring a field operations person, what are the “cheat sheets” or checklists that would be helpful in the startup phase? Think of these tools as the “Quick Start” guide you see when you open the box to a new appliance or power tool.  Identify the five things (or four, or seven) that will get this person “started” in this new role knowing that a more advanced understanding of the job will come with further time and intentional training that you have mapped out above. Finally, every new employee start kit should include some sort of engaging handbook that employees can refer to answering the most basic questions like contact lists, and overall employee related questions (payroll cycles, vacation, dress, conduct, etc.) Regardless of the specific elements in your new employee starter kit, just having something built and delivered that shows forethought and intentionality in line with the mission of the business takes you miles down the road towards a successful startup with your new team member.

Author & Expert Writing Coach, Allison Fallon (@AllyFallon), joins Amy for a conversation about working on yourself (and fighting for what matters) + outgrowing things + writing for your mental health (and the science behind it) + 4 things she is currently thankful for. Ally also shares a powerful writing prompt (for us writing amateurs to use!) and talks about what it's like working with Donald Miller.  Ally's book The Power of Writing It Down HERE! 4 Things Gratitude Journal HERE! The Artist's Way HERE! Indestructible: Leveraging Your Broken Heart to Become a Force of Love & Change in the World HERE!   Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple links to a book and a podcast that was mentioned during the episode: https://careynieuwhof.com/episode427/ - Carey & Allison Fallon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Writing-Down-Simple-Reimagine/dp/0310359341 - The power of writing it down Special thanks to our Guest Abraham "AB" for joining TOlu on this Episode. We're just ordinary people who've encountered an extraordinary God (the one true God!). From time to time, we have some really cool conversations. So we decided to switch on some mics and make a podcast out of it! Unashamedly Christian, unapologetically unscripted (most times!). And we're intentional about making Christian concepts both practical and visible in the life of the disciple. Our podcast isn't intended to be a teaching platform. Instead, it's a public dialogue designed to cause us (the hosts) and you (the listener) to be provoked with godly thoughts and inspired to walk closer with God. And also, to gain a practical perspective of the Christian faith lived out! Thanks for taking the time to check out this episode! We love to hear your voice in our convos, so do drop a comment to share your thoughts. If it helped you, then please share it with others too

Allison Fallon with No Sidebar talks about why being honest is better than being nice Episode 1221: Why Being Honest Is Better than Being Nice by Allison Fallon of No Sidebar on What it Means to be Assertive No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/being-honest/  Noom Mood guides you to mental wellness one step at a time, 10 minutes per day. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/ORD Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, your host Dr. Sasha Shillcutt interviews Allison Fallon, a well known speaker, author and founder of Find Your Voice, a community that supports all writers. Listen in as the ladies discuss the power of using your voice.

Have you ever felt stuck in a rut or lost in the fog where clarity seems extinct? Allison Fallon shares how a simple habit can unlock your brain and reimagine your life. Allison Fallon is a newly-wed to her husband, Matt, and mom to their beautiful baby girl. She is a speaker and founder of Find Your Voice, a community that supports anyone who wants to write anything. Allison has helped leaders of multi-national corporations, stay-at-home moms, Olympic gold medalists, recovering addicts, political figures, CEOs, and prison inmates use the Find Your Voice Method as a powerful tool to generate positive change in their lives. She is also an author of Packing Light, and Indestructible, publishing thirteen books. "If you're feeling stuck in any way, if you've tried to change your behavior and you're frustrated that you're not able to, writing is an incredible tool that you can use to start to unpack what's actually going on beneath the surfaces.” ~ Allison Fallon   CONNECT with Allison Fallon BOOK: The Power of Writing It Down Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including food allergies, goal-setting, intuition, and writer's block plus so much more. Your Story Family & Giggles Fourth Grade Assignment Please keep writing! Dietary Fructose Intolerance The Greatest Miracle Pen to Paper Goal-setting Marriage & Divorce Find Your Voice Hang-up Intuition Blank Page Writer's Block Are you stuck? Robert Expressive writing The Myth of the Cabin   CONNECT with Allison Fallon BOOK: The Power of Writing It Down "It [Find Your Voice] is a way to carry yourself where you don't question what your value is or why you matter." ~ Allison Fallon #MyStrengthIsMyStory #CreateYourNow #AllisonFallon Quotes and statements within the interview: "The greatest power of the writing process is exactly that when you write down your story, even if you never share it with someone, just the act of seeing it on the page helps you have that perspective that you're talking about where you're seeing your life from the outside of it which most of us never take the time to do." "Just out of the sheer passion of it, I had written nine pages front and back with like these very vivid details." "It was the first time in my life that I ever remember feeling very good at anything." "But the writing process helped me unlock what was going on and helped me deal with the emotional problems that were, in the end, causing these physical symptoms." "But there may be more layers to the story than we realize, and if you're willing to tap into that emotional connection through a tool like writing; sometimes you can find a way to actually heal your physical body so that now I can eat whatever I want." "The power of writing is when you can tap into the subconscious mind, you can find the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that are actually driving your daily behaviors." "While I was in that process I decided that this tool that this tool, that I had been using to teach other people to tell their personal stories, perhaps I could use it to tell my own personal story." "The question is, 'What am I going to do next?'" "The best thing we can do is actually through a practice like writing, give it permission to speak to us." "Well, I say in the book that writer's block is not really writer's block, it's life block."   What has your story gifted you? Knowledge that I can overcome anything A sense of invincibility "You can destroy anything else, but you can't destroy my spirit."   Resources mentioned in the episode: CONNECT with Allison Fallon BOOK: Allison Fallon Find Your Voice Community Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsfindyourvoice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/missallyfallon "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!"   Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify and Pandora. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. 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So many stories have come to the surface over recent decades about pastor after pastor who has been living a double life that has hidden all kinds of sexual brokenness and sin. Much pain has been left in the wake of these stories.In this episode, we read a blog post from Allison Fallon about her personal story of how this kind of betrayal played out in her own life. Then we spend time unpacking some of the key factors that often establish and perpetuate environments of hidden abuse within the church, such as isolation, unchecked and unaccountable power, pride, and even hiding behind one's “calling.”We close with giving hope and insights for how true grace-based environments can fight against these kinds of sins and abuses. We hope this episode will help both individuals and leaders to recognize the warning signs of danger and how to fight for truth and genuine grace.Read Allison's blog post at AllisonFallon.com/grace.Related blog: The Christian Response to Moral Failure in Church LeadersRelated Podcasts:Help and Hope for Women to Heal from Sexual AbuseFreedom and Healing from Shame, Addiction, and AbuseResponding to #MeToo----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

In today's episode, Heather sits down with bestselling author and writing coach Allison Fallon. Ally navigated her process as an novice author on her own before setting out to lead those just starting out. Now she is ready to help guide and refine those ready to take the next step in their writing journey. Sound like you? This episode will leave you inspired and excited to find your voice. For more information on this episode including all resources and links discussed go to https://www.choicemediacommunications.com/make-me-known-podcast 

Everyone has that one person (or people) in their lives: the people who have made life difficult. They might be loved, hated, or just inconveniently around, and you might find it hard to write about them honestly. How do you write about the people who have hurt you?In this episode, author and writing coach Allison Fallon covers:The narrative role of "villains" in your lifeLegal ramifications of writing about real-life peopleWhat gets in the way as we're writing about true storiesThree important tips when writing about your villain

If you're writing a book for the first time, chances are you're hoping to traditionally publish. What most first-time authors don't know is that there are several paths to publishing success out there, and self publishing is actually quite common (and can be quite profitable). In this episode, author and writing coach Allison Fallon talks with Julie Broad, an Amazon Overall #1 Best Selling Author, an International Book Award Winner, and founder of Book Launchers. They'll cover:Surprising advantages to self publishingThe biggest challenge for self-published authors and the common struggles of traditionally published authorsThe difference between self publishing, hybrid publishing and vanity pressesHow you can know what publishing path is right for youbook: Self-Publish & Succeed: The No Boring Books Way to Writing a Non-Fiction Book that Sells booklaunchers.com instagram.com/booklaunchersyoutube.com/c/booklauncherstwitter.com/booklaunchersfacebook.com/booklaunchers

Allison shares the importance and impact of getting our thoughts and stories down on paper.

I listened to Allison Fallon's The Power of Writing It Down while jogging through my neighborhood. Those weren't my best runs, because I kept pulling out my phone to thumb-type a great quote before picking up the pace again. And yet they were fantastic runs, because Allison's words inspired me to re-establish a daily journaling practice. On that first outing—with her voice in my ears—I listened through the first chapters and returned refreshed and motivated. Allison's invitation to "unlock your brain and reimagine your life" spurred me to set a timer and launch the first 20-minute personal writing session I'd attempted in a long time. I continued the practice the following days and discovered I was indeed "getting limbic," as Allison calls it—I was slipping past the nagging to-do list items and scheduled tasks to explore feelings, memories, and struggles. Nothing dramatic transpired (yet), but I've found myself diving deeper and opening up on the page, in private, before the day presses in. I'm not new to this practice, but I'd fallen out of the habit. I'm so grateful for Allison's convincing call to return to it and reap the benefits. In this interview, Allison mentions Julia Cameron's Morning Pages, which reminded me of Writing Down the Bones and Natalie Goldberg's explanation of freewriting as a way to get to our "first thoughts." Allison makes a strong case for why and how a private writing practice like that feeds directly into our professional writing, whether through ideas or memories we unearth that can be woven into our work in progress, or through shifts in perspective that add depth and insight to our piece. Will you join me in revisiting this simple but fruitful activity that can enliven and inform your writing pursuits and projects? I predict you'll begin to see how a daily writing practice will truly unlock your creativity. And please enjoy my discussion with Allison Fallon. Allison is an award-winning author, sought-after public speaker, and nationally recognized writing coach. She has worked with thousands of people to realize their writing potential and become published authors. She's host of the podcast Find Your Voice, an excellent resource for writers, and author of The Power of Writing It Down: A Simple Habit to Unlock Your Brain and Reimagine Your Life. https://youtu.be/A_qGKJDhUAk Interview Excerpts On Allison's writing practice: My daily writing practice happens for 30 minutes every morning, and it's me just sitting down and dumping out my first thoughts of the day. The great thing about this is it's a beautiful practice for absolutely anyone whether or not you want to be a published author. It can bring so much value and goodness into your life, regardless of what other kind of writing you do. On mimicry as a way to learn writing: There's something about being able to copy an author that we really admire, appreciate, and adore that helps us get into the groove of finding our own way to say it. On the right to tell your own truth in your own voice: Don't I have the right to share my own unique experience of what it was like to live in that household? Don't I have that right as much as he has that right? That's what it means to find your voice. It's to be able to stand on both feet, to say, “This is how it was for me.” And even if it was different for you, that doesn't change the fact that this is what was true for me. On how our brain's "catalog" stories and we reinforce those stories through repetition: If you have a detail in your life that seems to repeat itself, it's a hint for you that there's a story there that you've told yourself and it's been cataloged. And that limbic part of your brain is driving the ship in ways. It's not that it's your fault. It's just you're helping co-create that reality over and over again. On falling in love with writing instead of pursuing platform: If I could only give one piece of advice,

What are you doing to get out of your way and live the life you don't need a vacation from? Did you know that writing can be a diagnostic tool to improve your life? Writing down your thoughts and narrative can positively change the repeat cycles in your life. In this episode of the Soulcation podcast, we have Allison Fallon, an award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and a nationally recognized writing coach. Allison has coached hundreds of writers, from New York Times bestselling authors to total beginners to help them finally get their books written and on the shelves. She shares how she transformed her life through writing, admitting her truths, and getting out of her own way.Listen in to learn the power of writing your truth every day and creating mental and physical space in your life to avoid overwhelm.What You Will Learn:[3:43] Allison talks about her passion for writing for positive change.[5:26] Allison narrates her story - when she discovered how to use writing as a diagnostic tool to improve her life.[10:11] Learning how to change the narrative by putting on the page how you participate in a repeat cycle in your life.[12:19] How Allison has been able to manifest the life she wanted through writing, yoga, therapy, and making it her full-time job to heal.[17:26] The power of admitting your truth by writing it so you can change your situation.[24:25] The importance of making physical and mental space for yourself.[30:10] How having a baby has allowed Allison to let go of some things in her life to create more space. [37:14] Allison talks about her book, which teaches people how to use the power of writing to transform their life.[42:03] She explains how she handles work-life balance by making aligned. Relevant Links:Website: https://findyourvoice.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/Book: The Power of Writing It Down Allison Fallon (https://thepowerofwritingitdown.com/)Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

In Episode 18, Trina chats with bestselling author and writing coach Ally Fallon about the power and clarity writing brings to life. With small practices, habits, and daily rhythms, Ally shares how writing is more than just words on a paper- it's healing and processing. Show notes Ally on Instagram Trina on Instagram

This week, we're looking at self-care through a different lens—one that involves pen and paper. On the surface, writing down your thoughts doesn't seem like a way to care for yourself. But time and again, it's been proven that a daily writing practice can transform your life (even if you're not a writer!). That's what our next guest, author and entrepreneur Allison Fallon, shows us. As she researched her new book The Power of Writing It Down, Allison discovered that writing can help you change the way you think about a situation, tapping into an entirely new part of your brain that helps you process your thoughts without so much emotion. As Allison walked through painful divorce, she found that writing her story down and asking herself more questions took her from center to spectator, which helped her see how to move her life forward a bit more clearly. Allison reminds us that when you change the story you tell yourself about yourself, you change your life. And no matter how big or small your voice may be, your experience matters and your voice needs to be heard.    * * * Breathe life into your soul and find your God-given power with Nancy's Called to Confidence 20-day guide. Download your FREE copy at nancyhickslive.com/featured-teachings.

 What if there was a simple habit you could practice that would help you curb anxiety and depression, get unstuck from patterns that hold you back, build contentment and clarity, expand your confidence, and experience a happier, healthier, more balanced life? Join Alisa this week in a fun and practical conversation with Allison Fallon.  Writing coach Allison Fallon has incredible news for you: everything you need for the freedom you want is entirely within reach. Her proven method is free, readily available every day of your life, takes just minutes of your time, and anyone can do it. Fallon is a bestselling author and the founder of Find Your Voice, a community that offers workshops, coaching, editing, and support for anyone who wants to write a book. She herself has written and published 13 books and counting, coached hundreds of writers—from total beginners to New York Times bestselling authors—hosted workshops all over the country and world, and helped hundreds of thousands of people use writing as a tool for their own personal growth. In her new book, The Power of Writing It Down: A Simple Habit to Unlock Your Brain and Reimagine Your Life, Fallon shares the methods she uses with her clients, along with the groundbreaking scientific research that proves the power of writing to improve your physical, emotional and spiritual health. Where to Find Ally Fallon:  Website Instagram: @allyfallon Facebook Twitter: @missallyfallon

Allison Fallon with No Sidebar shares 8 ways to get rid of clutter and get your life back. Episode 1301: 8 Ways to Get Rid of Clutter and Get Your Life Back by Allison Fallon with No Sidebar on Decluttering No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/clutter/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Fallon with No Sidebar shares 8 ways to get rid of clutter and get your life back. Episode 1301: 8 Ways to Get Rid of Clutter and Get Your Life Back by Allison Fallon with No Sidebar on Decluttering No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/clutter/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with best selling author Allison Fallon.   Allison writes books, helps people "write books, and believes that a regular writing practice can help change your life."   She is a best-selling author, public speaker, and founder of Find Your Voice, which helps people write books, especially those who wouldn't call themselves a writer.   She helps people clarify what they want to write about and has witnessed physical and tangible changes when you write every day.    We discuss the Imposter Syndrome Epidemic and tells the story of a NY Times bestselling author not feeling qualified.   Allison shares fascinating info regarding right brain and left brain info - for instance: why you can't write and edit at the same time and why grammar does not equal good writing!   She explains how writing can help you process your own personal story and pain and help you uncover unconscious thoughts and emotions to change your outcome.   She also tells us a little about both of her published books "Packing Light" and "Indestructible" and is giving three lucky listeners their own copies of Indestructible! (Listen to find out how to win!)   And, lastly, she tells us all about a new program called "Prepare to Publish" in which she helps aspiring authors create a book proposal.   Connect with Allison & sign up for the waiting list for her new course HERE!   -------------     Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Email us! doingscarythingspod@gmail.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music & new Friends & Fave Playlist here! Tweet at us!

In today's episode, which is part 1 in a new series on marriage, you're going to hear from Allison Fallon, a woman who made the decision to leave her abusive husband. Read more below in the show notes. Highlights An overview of Allison's marriage [4:35] When our bodies carry shame our brains don't know how to communicate [8:00] When marriage feels like a prison [12:28] The lies we tell ourselves [17:40] The moment Allison left [23:50] The fears of leaving the relationship [31:09] How do you know if a relationship is emotionally abusive? [36:00] Allison's relationship with God [51:50] Allison's transformational moment [55:56] The slow pace of healing [58:55] What to do if you are in an abusive relationship [1:03:00] Books: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook—What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing By Bruce Perry + Maia Szalavitz Own Your Life: Living with Deep Intention, Bold Faith, and Generous Love By Sally Clarkson Black and White Bible, Black and Blue Wife: My Story of Finding Hope after Domestic Abuse By Ruth A. Tucker Key Scripture: “…God's kindness is intended to lead you to repentance...” Romans 2:4 Quotes: “Writing is such an incredible powerful way for people to transform their own stories in their lives, I think it is valuable for anyone to try.” [3:43] “The power of shame is that it doesn't have words attached to it. It's one of the most powerful things we feel. It dictates our behavior more then just about anything else.” [8:12] “Our bodies hold truths our minds can't yet understand” [11:30] “Relationships are mirrors, they are reflecting us back to ourselves.” [16:10] “Being honest with ourselves takes a ton of resilience to shame. Because, we have to look at our selves really honestly. It takes a lot of emotional heavy lifting. We've got to actually be willing to do our own work. To get over our selfs and to let our ego be crushed again and again. To face embarrassment and to learn what it feels like to be really lonely and not try to fill the space with just anything that's there.” [18:17] “Little girls will transfer all their power and identity to someone else and will hand the keys over to someone else really quickly and hop in the passengers seat. A woman has to sit in the drivers seat of her own life and you have to decide which direction you are going. You have to own your mistakes.” [20:10] “The truth hurts, yes, but it is our only way to freedom, because its the only think that puts us back in touch with the reality of what is actually happening.” [24:50] “No matter where you are, or what you are doing, or what kind of relationship you are in, you need to know that you have a choice. The minute you know you have choices, is the minute that find all freedom and power you have been looking for and waiting for.” [28:17] “Anytime you are in a situation with someone who makes you feel like they are the answer to all your problems, they have the access, the money, the power, the whatever, to get you where you are trying to go. You know that you are being manipulated. You just know, it's not true.” [33:13] “Isolation and privacy are the absolutely enemy of growth” [38:35] “If you are being physically abused, you need to make an exit plan ASAP.” [45:12] “The most loving thing we can do for anyone is to give them their process. It's about making space for someone to be in process” [52:33] “The pain that we are trying so hard to avoid is the medicine. It's here to teach us and to heal us, if we can let it move through us.” [54:24] “When you fall apart, you finally don't have to hold it together anymore." [58:27] “We have two choices, we can hold on and be miserable or surrender to the fire that purifies.” [58:37] “The call of the human heart is to come back home to the father.” [1:02:43] The Blessing: [1:04:48] May you grow every day in the knowledge of Gods love for you. May that knowledge bring you great healing. And through that healing, may you become all you were intended to be. Resources Onsite - Onsite provides a safe, loving, family environment where guests can break the cycles that hold them back and rediscover themselves and their relationships.  Find Allison You can find Allison at AllisonFallon.com and IndestructableBook.com. Want to connect with her on social media? 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Allison Fallon with Becoming Minimalist shares how and why to have a lighter, simpler holiday. Episode 740: A Lighter, Simpler, More Beautiful Holiday by Allison Fallon with Becoming Minimalist (A Minimalist Christmas - Simplicity). Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/simpler-holiday Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Fallon with Becoming Minimalist shares how and why to have a lighter, simpler holiday. Episode 740: A Lighter, Simpler, More Beautiful Holiday by Allison Fallon with Becoming Minimalist (A Minimalist Christmas - Simplicity). Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/simpler-holiday Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Fallon with No Sidebar talks about the importance of decisions in your life. Episode 621: Are You Making Good Decisions by Allison Fallon with No Sidebar (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/good-decisions Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Fallon with No Sidebar talks about the importance of decisions in your life. Episode 621: Are You Making Good Decisions by Allison Fallon with No Sidebar (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/good-decisions Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Quarter Life Comeback podcast, I chat to Allison Fallon about starting over and how to use writing as a tool for personal growth. Get the full show notes at https://bryanteare.com/075 The post QLC 075: Using Writing as a Tool for Personal Growth with Allison Fallon appeared first on Bryan Teare.

Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. Episode 409: Three Lies That Kept Me From Simplifying My Life by Allison Fallon with Becoming Minimalist (Minimalism & Mindful Living). The original post is located here: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/packing-lightly Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices