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If you've been feeling discouraged about your blog traffic lately, you're not alone. In this episode of Creatives on Fire, I'm pulling back the curtain on what's really happening with blog traffic in 2025—and giving you five smart strategies to take back control. https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode197 How to Get More Blog Traffic I was originally going to cover a different topic this week, but after hearing so many creators talk about low traffic, broken platforms, and general burnout, I had to hit pause and share what I've personally been working through—and how I'm turning it around. Let's talk about what matters, what doesn't, and what you can actually do to get your blog traffic moving again. First: Don't Fall for the Comparison Game It's easy to feel lost when all the voices around you are saying different things. Google is broken, Pinterest is dead, Facebook is hiding links—it's enough to make any blogger feel like giving up. But the truth is, numbers don't lie. So that's where I went—to my Google Analytics. When I compared my year-to-date stats from 2024 to 2025, here's what I found: Sessions were down 20% Pageviews were down a shocking 50% Ouch. That was a wake-up call. But it also gave me clarity. Sessions are mostly out of my control. Pageviews? That's on me. Sessions vs. Pageviews: What's the Difference? If you're not familiar with these terms: Sessions = Visitors arriving at your site (they showed up to the dance) Pageviews = The number of pages they visited (how many people they danced with) So while platforms control a lot of traffic volume (sessions), you control what happens once people land on your site. That's where the pageviews come in—and that's where you can make a huge impact. How to Improve Your Blog's Page Speed Before diving into pageview tactics, I looked at what I could do to improve page speed, which still plays a huge role in search and user experience. Here's what I did: Audited my plugins to remove outdated or unnecessary tools Replaced and optimized my image compression plugin (I now use ShortPixel, which found 1,200 images that needed more compression) Even small improvements to your blog's speed can help platforms like Google and Pinterest want to send more traffic your way. 5 Smart Strategies to Increase Blog Pageviews Once I optimized the tech side, I moved on to what I could do to increase pageviews—the number that is in our control. These five strategies are what I'm actively working on now. 1. Restructure Your Blog for Simpler Navigation When readers land on your homepage or a post, can they immediately tell what you're about and where to go next? Clear navigation, especially with buttons that lead to categories (like “See All Crafts” or “Browse Recipes”), is key. 2. Connect Your Orphan Posts Go find the blog posts that aren't linked to anything else—SEO tools like Ahrefs can help. Either delete them if they don't align with your brand, or link them meaningfully into related content to keep readers clicking. 3. Add Prompts to Explore More Think: “See all fall posts” or “Get more lemon dessert ideas.” Use bold call-to-action buttons early in your post to send them to your category or roundup pages. The more paths they can follow, the more pageviews you'll get. 4. Include a ‘Start Here' Block Toward the top of your post, include a reusable block that says “New here? Start here.” Link it to a curated welcome page with your top categories, opt-ins, and reader favorites. Help new visitors instantly know how to explore. 5. Introduce a Weekly or Ongoing Series Give readers a reason to keep coming back. It could be: A 5-week project like “5 Weeks to a Porch Makeover” A two-part post (before & after) A weekly roundup of your own posts, styled for Pinterest or seasonal trends You could even turn your weekly content into a newsletter hook: “Get this week's top DIYs straight to your inbox!” The Bottom Line: Don't Panic—Make a Plan If traffic is down, take a deep breath. Stop listening to the noise and go check your own analytics. Is it sessions? Pageviews? Once you know, you can act. And that's powerful. Because blogging isn't dead—but it is evolving. And it's our job to evolve with it. Give your blog a tune-up. Guide your readers more clearly. And most importantly, keep showing up consistently. Until next time, stay creative. Links Mentioned in the Episode: ShortPixel Compression Tool FUEL Mastermind is HERE Free Guide: Start Your Blog Today You can GO HERE to subscribe and review (On mobile, scroll down past the episodes to "Ratings & Reviews" section, tap the stars, then scroll down to "Write a Review") 2025 Content Planner for Content Creators SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW I am honored to share a new Blogging Creative on Fire each week on the podcast to bring you inspiration, behind-the-scenes secrets, and quality tips. I hope it is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can bless me in return is to subscribe to the show and leave a review. By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps the download numbers and ensures you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! 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Imagine following Jesus—and losing everything because of it. Your job, your friends, even your life. That's exactly the type of hardship the Christians in ancient Smyrna faced. We learn about this in Revelation 2:8:11. In the Book of Revelation, Jesus dictated seven letters to the Apostle John when appearing to John in his prison cave on Patmos. Seven letters to seven early Christian Churches, and the second letter goes to the Church in Smyrna.Smyrna's letter is designed to provide comfort and encouragement. Why? Because the Christ followers there were faithful, but they were suffering. Slandered, arrested, even killed for their faith. Can you imagine being persecuted for your faith in Jesus? But right in the middle of their darkest moment, Jesus speaks directly to them—and to us today—with three powerful truths.First: Don't be afraid! Jesus reminds the church that He is “the First and the Last, who died and came to life again.” Translation? Your suffering doesn't have the final word—Jesus does! You may feel like life is beating you down, but don't let fear take over.Second: Stay faithful! Being faithful means believing God has a purpose for your pain. God doesn't send suffering, but He does permit pain. And if you trust in Jesus, you can rest assured that He works everything together for the good of those who love Him.Third: It won't last forever. Jesus promises that those who stay faithful will receive a “victor's crown.” Your struggles are temporary, but your reward is eternal. The gift of Heaven awaits, so hold on—victory is coming!Now, let's be real—you may not face the same kind of persecution today, but don't minimize your pain by comparing it to others. From medical issues, to wayward children, and financial stress, many Christians today are suffering. Know that your Lord and Savior sees you too, so this is also a word of encouragement for you! Watch this powerful message from Pastor Tim Lucas, which is the fourth in a chapter-by-chapter masterclass unpacking the powerful prophecy of Revelation.A MASTERCLASS ON THE BOOK OF REVELATIONHave you ever read Revelation and wondered, “What did I just read?” The Bible's last book is filled with strange symbols and mysterious messages that confuse modern minds. In this masterclass, Pastor Tim Lucas breaks down Revelation verse-by-verse in a way that's easy-to-grasp without watering down this powerful prophecy. Prepare to have your eyes opened and faith strengthened. Yes, you can read, see, and understand Revelation! #ChristianSuffering #Revelation #LiquidChurch

Lessons from the Monarch Butterfly   Recently I learned in an accidental “experiment”, how to increase the birth and release of Monarchs by twenty times the usual low number.  I have a Monarch butterfly garden at our GULFPORT COMMUNITY GARDEN for three years.  The "birth rate" has only been a few butterfies. Amazingly, though, here are two lessons that you can glean from this incident with a new volunteer fellow gardener: First: Don't let anyone tell you that you are WRONG especially when they first meet you!  Trust in your OWN RESEARCH AND EXPERTS. Second: When working with MOTHER NATURE'S CREATIONS, if you DISCOVER  a better way to IMPROVE the lives and habitat of an endangered species, SHARE your discovery with others… Listen to the podcast for the backstory.  Kundalini  yoga:  feel your abundance- this is a cool yoga class for ABUNDANCE.. you must have an orange!! Abundance can be your health, your vocation, career, friendships, relationships! https://youtu.be/jRegtSKAZDI?si=mbASBNtFRB8fLBO0 Mocktails WINE - It's the season for imbibing too much spirits, wine etc. Let's try MOCKTAILS instead. Bloody Mary, Spicy Earl- Garita ( see link for recipe) Make It a Mocktail Recipe Deck - Book Summary & Video Simon & Schuster https://www.simonandschuster.com › Derick-Santiago I  think it's a good idea to stop or at least curtail drinking etc during chaotic times. A good way to start this process is doing some research by reading what the benefits are: SOBER CURIOUS by RUBY WARRINGTON "the blissful sleep, greater focus, and deep connection awaiting us all on the other side of alcohol"    Merci  Valerie@allinourminds.com  www.allinourminds.com  @valeriehail56     MY FAVORITE THINGS  My online Fear of Public speaking Course Sample class and book  a class here https://share.icloud.com/photos/0a7vrovEnJh305PK2UcbSicjw https://calendly.com/vahail1956/30min

The AA Grapevine Half-Hour Variety Hour turns one-year-old this month. To celebrate we created this special anniversary episode. First Don and Sam talk with the gang at Grapevine about the creation of the podcast. Later you'll enjoy listening to some hilarious bloopers that didn't make it onto the weekly podcast. While we provide the podcast at no charge, it is not free to produce. To support the AA Grapevine Podcast, please subscribe to the magazine or purchase books or other items at store.aagrapevine.org.

Recently, I asked my Facebook group of new coaches what topics they would like me to cover in my upcoming podcast episodes. By the way, I LOVE it when coaches like you ask me burning questions, so don't hesitate to reach out and ask me something specific. I'll answer in a solo episode or find an expert to interview.DeShawn, this episode is for you. And, it's dedicated to all coaches who want to build an online community of potential coaching clients called a leads list! Find the full transcript with links to related resources at prosperouscoach.com/174.I'll cover the goal of marketing emails, do's and don'ts, plus the top 5 quick tips for more effective emails.First …Don't Sell Coaching By EmailBeing sold to by email feels skeevy. You don't like this and neither will your audience. So, resist the temptation to sell to people who do not already know, like and trust you well. That causes unsubscribes.By the way, unsubscribes aren't all bad. Part of what's happening with unsubscribes is natural selection. Your IDEAL clients are staying and those who don't connect to your message are moving on.Building trust is the #1 reason to email your target audience. Your goal is to relate, inspire, entertain and educate. By the way, that's what you also do in a blog, podcast, videos and social posts. It's called generosity marketing and it works!If you inspire some sort of action you've succeeded. The long-term goal with email marketing is to inspire successive actions that bring your prospect closer to hiring you. Potential actions your reader might take include clicking through: ·      to download your lead magnet·      to experience your content on your website — a blog, podcast or videoLater in an email series called a campaign you might also inspire them to sign up for an enrollment opportunity such as: ·      a Discovery Call·      to register for free webinar or another eventBut those things aren't something you want to offer out of the blue in a one-off email. It takes a strategy. That's why it's called a campaign.Selling your services isn't at all like selling a gadget or makeup — the kinds of ads you see on social media. Coaching is a co-creative relationship and the service has a relatively high price point. Your prospects deserve a chance to talk to you or have a more personal connection before they enroll. But even then, never hard sell.Show That You Know Who You're EmailingYou can imagine that to relate, inspire, entertain and educate, first you have to understand your audience well. What makes them tick? What are the BIG problems you help them solve on the way to big goals they are struggling to achieve:Are YOU solving a big enough problem? That's a key to success. Check out episode 65 for help with that.If you haven't yet chosen a viable target audience to serve and discovered why they would seek out help and hire you, let's fix that. It's the cornerstone of everything you'll do for your coaching business.Create a Strategic and Attractive Customer JourneyNever write and send an email or series of emails without the end in mind. Click here to read more about how to create a customer journey and 5 quick tips to emails your audience wants to read. 

The author of The Awesome Human Project and CEO of Happier is a natural at public speaking. Known for her TED talks and corporate speaking engagements, as well as coaching, she's not one to usually experience stage fright. But she does have a secret to calming nerves before large speaking engagements, which she explains to host Christine Lagorio-Chafkin. First: Don't tell yourself not to be nervous. Second: Do tell yourself this one key thing.

This week we have a festive treat: a bumper episode for a bumper crop of new Netflix films.Heavyweight drama Power of the Dog goes for the awards. Action blockbuster Red Notice goes for the masses. Somewhere in between is Don't Look Up, a star-studded satire with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Meryl Streep(!). With all the talent and hype, we were “excited … but concerned.” Which should you watch over the holidays? First: Don't Look Up (02:14), which “goes very broad very quickly” but has “Veep vibes” and “a lot of cool symbolisms.”Why would every actor sign up for this? (11:39)Favorite characters and actors, if any (15:30)Ariana Grande's “stomach-churning” song and a mysterious Friends cameo (20:01)Stream It or Leave It? (23:32)Second: Power of the Dog (24:35), a “feminist There Will Be Blood” directed by Jane Campion, whom we “love,” but had concerns about the amount of time "Benedict Cumberbatch was going to chew”: Who kills it among Jesse Plemons, Kirsten Dunst, and Kodi Smit-McPhee (27:55)Spoiler Alert! (32:11) Does it nail the heavy themes? Did it earn its controversial ending? (38:16)Religious and mystical meanings of the title (42:58)Stream It or Leave It? (48:02)Last and definitely least, we gab Red Notice (48:35): “If Power of the Dog was ‘misery porn' then … Red Notice is just misery.”We break down the three films' awards-season chances (53:08).Bonus: What else we're watching (54:36)Jeff: Alanis Morrissette doc Music Box: Jagged (HBO Max); docu-series Coming Out Colton (Netflix)Mat: mammoth Beatles documentary Get Back (Disney+)Shindy: And Just Like That (HBO Max) and the new Dune (VOD)--*Become a Stream It or Leave It Fan*Newsletter: Subscribe to Stream It or Leave It on Substack to be first to get alerts about our newest episodes. Follow @StreamitLeaveit on Instagram and Twitter.Follow the crew: Shindy Chen: @shindychen on Instagram and Twitter, @realshindychen on TikTokMat Sanchez: IG @matflixx, Twitter: @mrmatsanchezJeff Kuns:

First: Don't forget to pick up your copy of the Roost's Rice and Conference USA season previews! Then: Matt and Carter are joined on this week's edition of the Roost Podcast by Adrian Broaddus from ESPN El Paso, who's here to break down UTEP. The discussion ranges from the weirdness of Rice and UTEP's canceled game from 2020 to "how to pronounce 'Amaewhule'" to both programs having something to prove to . . . two-way players? All that and more! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

The Barrett Brief - Don't Mess With The Oligarchy & Their Money! Here is what is happening today in the Brief. First Don't Mess With The Oligarchy & Their Money!  naQT Places Error: the selected post type doesn't exists or is not active in the plugin settings. Second What is the AP saying  Third, Crackdown Arrives: Interactive Brokers Joins Robinhood, Blocks Buying Of Gamestop, AMC, Others Also Steve Hayes from Fairtax.org joins the program.  Moreover Oligarchy in America Likewise We check in on the actin all crusader-y Blog.  Daily Data with Covid 19 update from around the world & Texas, U.S. Debt Clock, Number of Abortions  Finally don't forget the world famous "you gotta be kidding me" What Is The Crusade Channel? The CRUSADE Channel, The Last LIVE! Radio Station Standing begins our LIVE programming with our all original CRUSADE Channel News hosted by 28 year radio ace, Stacey Cohen. Coupled with Mike “The King Dude” Church entertaining you during your morning drive and Rick Barrett giving you the news of the day and the narrative that will follow during your lunch break! We’ve interviewed over 200 guests, seen Brother Andre Marie notch his 200th broadcast of Reconquest; the The Mike Church Show over 1200 episodes; launched an original LIVE! News Service; written and produced 4 Feature Length original dramas including The Last Confession of Sherlock Holmes and set sail on the coolest radio product ever, the 5 Minute Mysteries series! We are the ONLY outlet to cover the Impeachment of President Trump from gavel to gavel!  Now that you have discovered The Crusade, get 30 days for FREE of our premium service just head to: https://crusadechannel.com OR download our FREE app: https://apps.appmachine.com/theveritasradionetworkappIti- Did you know about Oligarchy? If you are interested in supporting small business, be sure to check out the official store of the Crusade Channel, the Founders Tradin Post! Not to mention our amazing collection of DVD’s, Cigars, T-Shirts, bumper stickers and other unique selection of items selected by Mike Church! 

In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy accept a surreal Invitation from a Crab before losing sight of the poor thing, give up, and wander off to sit in a cafe staffed with some very strange personalities in BLEND-S!Series Discussed: Invitation from a Crab, BLEND-S Vol. 1Assignments for next Episode: Hard-Boiled Cop and Dolphin, Heaven’s Design Team Vol. 1If you enjoy this episode, please consider backing us on Patreon - from only US$1 a month you get bonus episodes and other perks as well, including the ability to vote on topics for us to cover!We are also now affiliates on BookWalker! Using this link will give us a small kickback, helping cover the cost of manga for the podcast!TIMECODES:0:01:00 - Elliot getting Sentimental0:03:30 - Returning Champions! First: Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro Vols. 2-50:07:00 - Horny Limiters Broken0:14:00 - Viva Tsundere!0:14:30 - Rent-a-Girlfriend Vol.2 0:16:30 - If I Could Reach You Vol. 50:26:45 - Cool Mum, Bad Mum0:27:30 - Elliot’s Pick: Invitation from a Crab0:31:00 - Tate Modern: The Manga0:32:15 - Dream Diary0:35:45 - Pineapples and Supply Chains0:41:00 - The Peril of Anthologies0:44:30 - Really Running this Comparison into the Ground, Elliot0:47:15 - Andy’s Pick: BLEND-S0:51:15 - “Too Stupid to be a Pervert”0:53:30 - Oh wait, its a 4koma????0:57:00 - Character Flattening 1:03:00 - “Lacking Chops”1:05:00 - Buying Direct from the Publisher1:06:45 - Our Picks for Next Episode!1:08:00 - Closedown

In BreakerCulture Weekly EP106 -- Ty sits down with Roman -- owner of a popular cook group (you'll learn more about this in the discussion). We discuss the transition of Sneaker Heads into the Sports Card market. We also breakdown how cook groups, monitors, & bots are are being used to assist folks with buying their product. It's a CRAZY underworld within the sports card community and it will definitely lead to more questions. The idea is to keep you informed. I'm not an advocate of this activity, but I think you need to know the reality of it! Don't forget. FIRST -- Don't Log into eBay/PayPal/etc... unprotected. Protect yourself with the #1 VPN provider in the world...and the only VPN I trust -- TRY EXPRESS VPN RIGHT HERE SECOND - Go check out Pastime Marketplace RIGHT HERE THIRD - Go to www.StarStock.com and use code BenchClear to receive a free $5 when signing up! Bench Clear Media Production

In BreakerCulture Weekly EP106 -- I sit down with Roman -- owner of a popular cook group (you'll learn more about this in the discussion). We discuss the transition of Sneaker Heads into the Sports Card market. We also breakdown how cook groups, monitors, & bots are are being used to assist folks with buying their product. It's a CRAZY underworld within the sports card community and it will definitely lead to more questions. The idea is to keep you informed. I'm not an advocate of this activity, but I think you need to know the reality of it! Don't forget. FIRST -- Don't Log into eBay/PayPal/etc... unprotected. Protect yourself with the #1 VPN provider in the world...and the only VPN I trust -- EXPRESS VPN !! SECOND - Go check out Pastime Marketplace RIGHT HERE THIRD - Go to www.StarStock.com and use code BenchClear to receive a free $5 when signing up! Bench Clear Media Production --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

In BreakerCulture Weekly EP105 -- I get on a soapbox for 30minutes and talk about this idea of a Sports Card bubble...and why it's the wrong question to ask. What is the data showing and how should we respond? THE POST is HERE.... with chart: FIRST -- Don't Log into eBay/PayPal/etc... unprotected. Protect yourself with the #1 VPN provider in the world...and the only VPN I trust -- EXPRESS VPN !! SECOND - Go check out Pastime Marketplace RIGHT HERE Bench Clear Media Production --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

In BreakerCulture Weekly EP103 -- I sit down the Ezra Levine - CEO of COLLECTABLE. You'll want to listen to this conversation as we dive into the new world of FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP within the sports card hobby. Ezra brings a fresh perspective, great hobby experience, and one heck of a team behind him. Check out Collectable HERE Here are FEW things we covered in today's chat. FIRST -- Don't Log into eBay/PayPal/etc... unprotected. Protect yourself with the #1 VPN provider in the world...and the only VPN I trust -- EXPRESS VPN !! TOPICS TODAY INCLUDE: The origins of Collectable.com Where does Fractional ownership fit within the hobby? What are goals / visions for future IPO's? Perspective on the current climate of Sports Cards Will the Yankees win the World Series? and SOOO much more! The Show page is HERE: YouTube Link HERE: Ezra provides us yet another perspective into the crazy 2020 in Sports Cards. Hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

Welcome to BEHIND THE NUMBERS -- a weekly football card podcast from the Bench Clear Media team. This week we breakdown the action from the Week 3 games. What performances surprised and/or disappointed us? FIRST -- Don't Log into eBay/PayPal/etc... unprotected. Protect yourself with the #1 VPN provider in the world...and the only VPN I trust -- EXPRESS VPN !! Other Topics include: The Weekly Pricing Ladder ( LINK HERE ) Joe Burrow vs Justin Herbert? Is Justing Jefferson for real? BUY / SELL / HOLD Russell Wilson, Josh Allen, Aaron Rodgers -- MVP? Where does 2020 Origins Football fit? Enjoy the podcast and be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments below. For show notes visit: https://benchclear.us/behind-the-numbers-week-3/ YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/tIB-pHURagA

Welcome to BEHIND THE NUMBERS -- a weekly football card podcast from the Bench Clear Media team. This week we breakdown the action from the Week 3 games. What performances surprised and/or disappointed us? FIRST -- Don't Log into eBay/PayPal/etc... unprotected. Protect yourself with the #1 VPN provider in the world...and the only VPN I trust -- EXPRESS VPN !! Other Topics include: The Weekly Pricing Ladder ( LINK HERE ) Joe Burrow vs Justin Herbert? Is Justing Jefferson for real? BUY / SELL / HOLD Russell Wilson, Josh Allen, Aaron Rodgers -- MVP? Where does 2020 Origins Football fit? Enjoy the podcast and be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments below. For show notes visit: https://benchclear.us/behind-the-numbers-week-3/ YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/tIB-pHURagA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

In BreakerCulture Weekly EP102 -- I sit down with Joe (Bunch) from the RekT Podcast (COINHQ Network). I pick his brain around the similarities between Cryptocurrency/Bitcoin and the Sports Card Market. There is a LOT we can learn from the bubbles in other markets, this conversation provides yet another angle of insight. Here are FEW things we covered in today's chat. FIRST -- Don't Log into eBay/PayPal/etc... unprotected. Protect yourself with the #1 VPN provider in the world...and the only VPN I trust -- EXPRESS VPN !! TOPICS TODAY INCLUDE: Macro Economic View -- What are you feeling? Concerns about the breakdown of the middle-class? Volatility of Crypto - any parallels to other asset classes (ie sports cards)? What role do you see Crypto playing in late 2020 through 2021? Joe provides us a different perspective into the crazy 2020 in Sports Cards. Hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

In BreakerCulture Weekly EP101 -- I sit down with Brent Williams (BrentAndBecca) for almost 2 hours! But.... this was one of the most insightful conversations I've ever conducted. Let this soak in for a minute... Brent has completed nearly 250,000 sports card transactions on eBay. Unreal. Here are FEW things we covered in today's chat. FIRST -- Don't Log into eBay/PayPal/etc... unprotected. Protect yourself with the #1 VPN provider in the world...and the only VPN I trust -- EXPRESS VPN !! TOPICS TODAY INCLUDE: + The Transformation of the Hobby + eBay Secrets for being PRODUCTIVE in your selling + Sell Sets, Grade, or FLIP quick? + 2020 Allen & Ginter Reaction + Why Brent did NOT group break + Allocations for Sealed Wax What a great conversation with one of the most impressive and influential voices in the hobby! Want some of the supplies Brent mentioned? Fujitsu IX1500 Feed Scanner: Rollo Thermal Label Printer: (I've used this for YEARS!) #000 Bubble Mailers (Pack of 500): Resealable Team Bags (BCW): TitanShield Card Sorting Tray: --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakerculture/message

  Welcome to episode twenty of selflove with Sharmila. It is a big celebratory episode – 20 weeks of selflove and I can say my own selflove practice has grown immensely thorough these weeks. If you are a listener of this audiocast – I would love to hear your feedback on the same and you are welcome to write to me at selflovewithsharmila@gmail.com It is one thing to indulge yourself once in a while – but it is another thing to be absolutely devoted to your own good. Basically, how to not lose interest in selflove. To mark this week, I have 20 tips for you from a galaxy of suggestions. First – Don't be too tough on yourself. Be compassionate with yourself and be thankful to yourself for all that you have put up with, ventured into, showed up for. Selflove is selfcompassion. Two – Don't limit yourself. Limiting your self starts with limiting your thoughts and narrow self-perception. Have the courage to expand your life. Three – Do not let others opinion of you, become your reality. People will often have an opinion about you from their own reality or state of thinking, Don't bother too much about that. Four -  Make a daily selfcare routine and stick to it. The biggest challenge is to be able to first find a routine with all ingredients for your good and then sticking by it. It's a great idea to have green tea, but see you do so every day. Its lovely to use an aloevera face pack – to soothe your skin, but see that you do so often. Consistency is the buzzword for selfcare. Five – Eat health food – sounds like a cliché right? But this is easier said than done and we all know it. Six – Don't bother too much about what others are saying about you. Learn to focus on your own wellness. Seven – Do not try to please people. People pleasing is actually a sign of dependence and may divert you from your own goals. Eight – Do not become an approval seeker' Actually approval seekers are also people pleasers, But imagine always trying to please others in order to be approved of – will you not that way lose touch with yourself? Nine – Dress to be happy. Trying to fit is perhaps worst manifested in what we wear. Pick clothes that make you happy, every day. Ten - Be your own best friend. If you can't befriend yourself – how do you think you will be able to strike friendships? Eleven – Surround yourself with people who lift you up. People rub off on us. Surround yourself with people who make you happy. Twelve – Invest in yourself. A study course, a new book, a subscription to a great magazine – what ever may be your food for growth – invest in it. Thirteen – Stay invested in yourself. Don't give up too easily. Stay invested in yourself. Selflove is about standing by yourself all through the journey. Fourteen – Make big plans for yourself. Don't shrink you plans to make it convenient for everyone. Fifteen – Don't sell yourself short. An easy follow up of point fourteen – when you shrink yourself, you also short-sell yourself. Sixteen – be a continuous learner. There is no substitute for learning. Seventeen – Get health check ups. There can be no selflove without good health. Keep a check on your health and see whether you are doing your best to maintain it. Eighteen – Forgive the past. Don't get trapped in the bygones. Train yourself to live in the present. Nineteen – Protect your energy. Because not everyone around you will be a cheerleader for yourself love. So pick and choose interactions. Tip Twenty – keep listening to Selflove With Sharmila. That's all I have for this week – and I shall be back again with yet another episode of Selflove With Sharmila. Keep Listening.  

Jonathan and Adrian are back with everybody’s seasonal favourite episode.  The Holiday Gift Guide 2019 is here! Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of… Read More» The post Holiday Gift Guide 2019 – Wargaming Recon #240 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

We’re sorry to disappoint you, but there is no new episode this week. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes… Read More» The post NO EPISODE THIS WEEK – Skipped due to illness appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

TSR Games’ Cube of Death is played live with game designer Peter Bryant and Mike Kafes of the Mythwits.  The game is NOT SAFE FOR WORK (due to coarse language for comedic effect).  The rest of the episode should be safe. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t… Read More» The post Cube of Death Live Play – Wargaming Recon #234 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Little Wars TV blends historical wargaming with the history behind the tabletop.  Steve Cerutti tells us about Little Wars TV and his monumental Battle of Gettysburg game played on the battlefield! Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs… Read More» The post Little Wars TV – Wargaming Recon #233 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Black Powder 2nd edition is here to improve the game we’ve come to know and love.  Does it live up to the hype?  We discuss the changes and how we feel they impact gameplay. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through… Read More» The post Black Powder 2nd Edition – Wargaming Recon #232 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

We become buddies with Napoleon courtesy of David Ensteness of The Wargaming Company.  He regales us with his game Et sans resultat and his game designer mind.  If that isn’t enough, he good-naturedly pokes fun at Adrian. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support… Read More» The post Et Sans Resultat with David Ensteness – Wargaming Recon #231 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Manouvre is a 2-player card-driven Napoleonic board game published by GMT Games.  Recommended to us by Joshua Johnson, MHWA vice-president, we have a chat about this introductory game for 19th century gamers. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It… Read More» The post Manouvre Board Game – Wargaming Recon #229 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Lots happened at Havoc 2019.  We played a game recreating the raid on Deerfield, Massachusetts during Queen Anne’s War.  We spent time chatting with Trevor Attridge of Breachstorm.  We also had a great interview of GMT Games designer Mark G. McLaughlin. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t… Read More» The post Deerfield 1704 – Wargaming Recon #227 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

A variety of products get reviewed in this mini review extravaganza. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members.… Read More» The post Hobby Mini Reviews – Wargaming Recon #226 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Joerg Bender of Things from the Basement discusses their new Kickstarter project, his collaboration with 4Ground, and all things pertaining to Things from the Basement. This is one episode you don’t want to miss. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through… Read More» The post Things from the Basement with Joerg Bender – Wargaming Recon #225 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Adrian & Jonathan discuss using Et sans resultat and Altar of Freedom for wargaming in 10mm and 6mm. These rules are intended for the Napoleonic wars and American Civil War respectively. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs… Read More» The post Small Scale Wargaming – Wargaming Recon #224 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Adrian & Jonathan discuss options for purchasing historical gaming products when your FLGS or favorite vendor doesn’t carry what you want. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less… Read More» The post Buying Historical Miniatures – Wargaming Recon #223 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Alex & Jonathan have a chat.  They discuss how to stay involved with the hobby during the holidays, look back at their 2018 gaming, and brainstorm for 2019. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as… Read More» The post 2018 Gaming in Review – Wargaming Recon #222 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Happy Thanksgiving to all! 2 things to keep top of mind today: First: Don't abandon healthy habits.  Fill your plate with vegetables and turkey.  Skip the mashed potatoes and gravy.  Don't have several desserts but only several bites.  Watch the alcohol.  One glass of water for every alcoholic beverage. Secondly:  please don't shop today.  Use the time to spend with friends and family creating memories.  Make sure to make some time for a gratitude practice whether you journal all the things you are grateful for or sit in a few moments of quiet reflection.  Even if you are going thru a tough time, finding things in your life to be grateful for can give you a new perspective and turn your day around. We wish you a day filled with guud food, guud people and guud memories.

Got trouble picking what to buy the gamer in your life?  Have no fear, the Holiday Gift Guide 2018 is here! Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less… Read More» The post Holiday Gift Guide 2018 – Wargaming Recon #219 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Where do you get your inspiration for tabletop gaming?  Learn how Jonathan gets inspired along with obstacles and successes in the hobby. Be inspired by reading Battle of Arnhem by Antony Beevor on Amazon [affiliate link] Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming… Read More» The post Wargaming Inspiration – Wargaming Recon #217 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Adrian teaches Jonathan how to play Multi-Man Publishing’s Advanced Squad Leader.  Learn how it went.  We also discuss what we’ve recently done in the hobby. Get Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit #1 on Amazon [affiliate link] Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming… Read More» The post Advanced Squad Leader – Wargaming Recon #216 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Privateer Press’ P3, Redgrassgames’ Everlasting Studio XL, and a homemade wet palette are all reviewed.  We also review a handful of Ironclad Miniatures’ field positions and Things from the Basement’s two columns inspired by Frostgrave (affiliate link) Ghost Archipelago (affiliate link). Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t… Read More» The post Wet Palettes Reviewed – Wargaming Recon #215 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

3 topics, one theme, Hardcore Punk's connection to heavy metal. First Don examines some of the more metal minded bands of the NYHC scene, then Iain covers the Swedish D-Beat scene through the years, and finally Zach explores some 80's hardcore dudes who decided to abandon the genre they came up in to try their hand at full on metal to mixed results.  Zach (H/C goes metal)YDI - Black DustWasted Youth - Black DazeDYS - DYSStraw Dogs - We Are Not AmusedOnslaught - Power From HellSacred Denial - Sifting Through Remains Iain (Swedish D-beat)Disfear - Live the StormSkitsystem - Svarta TankarAnti-Cimex - S/TWolfbrigade - Progression/RegressionGod Mother - VilseleddMartyrdöd - In Extremis Don (NYHC's Metalcore connection)Vision of disorder - S/TEarth crisis - Destroy the machinesLife of agony - River Runs RedCro-mags - Age Of QuarrelMadball - Set it offSheer Terror - Just can't hate enough

There’s nothing quite like watching little kids staring at wrapped-up presents under the Christmas tree. They’re so excited. They know they’re supposed to wait until Christmas to open the presents, but their curiosity about what’s inside the packages is driving them crazy! Same thing, actually, with a good curiosity headline. This kind of headline gives your prospect just enough information to keep them reading. The curiosity is like the itch that can’t be scratched any other way… than by reading your copy all the way through . Your prospect is propelled by curiosity. A quick note: Copy is powerful. You’re responsible for how you use what you hear on this podcast. Most of the time, common sense is all you need. But if you make extreme claims… and/or if you’re writing copy for offers in highly regulated industries like health, finance, and business opportunity… you may want to get a legal review after you write and before you start using your copy. My larger clients do this all the time. Now… curiosity headlines. • Why curiosity is such a powerful force. (We’ll examine a few great curiosity headlines to see what it looks like when it’s done really well.) Why: people are afraid of missing out… or becoming “less than” those who know… or not getting info that can finally help them achieve their deepest desires. Some great curiosity headlines: Old classic: Do You Make These Mistakes In English? (Maxwell Sackheim) Newer Classic: Amazing Secret Discovered by One-Legged Golfer Adds 50 Yards To Your Drives, Eliminates Hooks And Slices, And Can Slash Up To 10 Strokes (John Carlton) Recent Excellent Example: It Ain’t Sexy, But It’s Got Razor Sharp Teeth (Ben Settle, talking about hearing Doberman Dan talking about paying yourself first) • What Works and What Doesn’t Work With Curiosity Headlines - What doesn’t work – something totally off topic of your copy… or, something totally unbelievable… or, something obscure and subtle Let’s say you’re marketing a lightweight portable bicycle pump that automatically inflates your tire to the exact pressure you want. Off-topic curiosity headline that won’t work: Ancient Greek Philosophers Never Knew About ThIs Curiosity headline that won’t work: Bike Manufacturers Would KILL Me If They Knew I Was Telling You About This Obscure curiosity headline that won’t work: PSI Issues Don’t Just Exist In Clean Rooms With Air Locks What works: How To Keep Your Tires At Better Pressure Than Anyone Else In The Race! • How To Develop Your Own Winning Curiosity Headline > First: Don’t start with your product or service… and don’t start with your prospect’s curiosity. Or with some clever idea you might have. Start with your prospects themselves. What’s the problem on their mind that you’re going to explain how to solve (even if that means solving the problem by buying something that solves it)? You’ll address this problem and the solution in the copy, but jot them both down. > Now that we know the problem, let’s brainstorm a few things your prospect might want to know or know more about right off the bat – without knowing anything more than they know right now. Remember, they haven’t read your copy yet and they might not know anything about your product or company. Don’t stop with one or two things they might be curious about. See if you can come up with five or six. Maybe even eight or 10! > Third – pick the one thing you think your prospects would be most curious about if you only gave them a little information in your headline, and promised more in your copy. Then write a few headlines with that one item. A few curiosity headlines. Here are four templates to get you started: 1. What ___ know about ____ that you don’t 2. How do you _______ ? 3. New discovery shows ______ 4. The secret of ______ > Now – pick the best one – or - test a few until you find the one that works best!Download.

There’s nothing quite like watching little kids staring at wrapped-up presents under the Christmas tree. They’re so excited. They know they’re supposed to wait until Christmas to open the presents, but their curiosity about what’s inside the packages is driving them crazy! Same thing, actually, with a good curiosity headline. This kind of headline gives your prospect just enough information to keep them reading. The curiosity is like the itch that can’t be scratched any other way… than by reading your copy all the way through . Your prospect is propelled by curiosity. A quick note: Copy is powerful. You’re responsible for how you use what you hear on this podcast. Most of the time, common sense is all you need. But if you make extreme claims… and/or if you’re writing copy for offers in highly regulated industries like health, finance, and business opportunity… you may want to get a legal review after you write and before you start using your copy. My larger clients do this all the time. Now… curiosity headlines. • Why curiosity is such a powerful force. (We’ll examine a few great curiosity headlines to see what it looks like when it’s done really well.) Why: people are afraid of missing out… or becoming “less than” those who know… or not getting info that can finally help them achieve their deepest desires. Some great curiosity headlines: Old classic: Do You Make These Mistakes In English? (Maxwell Sackheim) Newer Classic: Amazing Secret Discovered by One-Legged Golfer Adds 50 Yards To Your Drives, Eliminates Hooks And Slices, And Can Slash Up To 10 Strokes (John Carlton) Recent Excellent Example: It Ain’t Sexy, But It’s Got Razor Sharp Teeth (Ben Settle, talking about hearing Doberman Dan talking about paying yourself first) • What Works and What Doesn’t Work With Curiosity Headlines - What doesn’t work – something totally off topic of your copy… or, something totally unbelievable… or, something obscure and subtle Let’s say you’re marketing a lightweight portable bicycle pump that automatically inflates your tire to the exact pressure you want. Off-topic curiosity headline that won’t work: Ancient Greek Philosophers Never Knew About ThIs Curiosity headline that won’t work: Bike Manufacturers Would KILL Me If They Knew I Was Telling You About This Obscure curiosity headline that won’t work: PSI Issues Don’t Just Exist In Clean Rooms With Air Locks What works: How To Keep Your Tires At Better Pressure Than Anyone Else In The Race! • How To Develop Your Own Winning Curiosity Headline > First: Don’t start with your product or service… and don’t start with your prospect’s curiosity. Or with some clever idea you might have. Start with your prospects themselves. What’s the problem on their mind that you’re going to explain how to solve (even if that means solving the problem by buying something that solves it)? You’ll address this problem and the solution in the copy, but jot them both down. > Now that we know the problem, let’s brainstorm a few things your prospect might want to know or know more about right off the bat – without knowing anything more than they know right now. Remember, they haven’t read your copy yet and they might not know anything about your product or company. Don’t stop with one or two things they might be curious about. See if you can come up with five or six. Maybe even eight or 10! > Third – pick the one thing you think your prospects would be most curious about if you only gave them a little information in your headline, and promised more in your copy. Then write a few headlines with that one item. A few curiosity headlines. Here are four templates to get you started: 1. What ___ know about ____ that you don’t 2. How do you _______ ? 3. New discovery shows ______ 4. The secret of ______ > Now – pick the best one – or - test a few until you find the one that works best!Download.