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Many people turn to writing as a means of journaling their thoughts, their feelings and the activities that go on in their lives from day to day.I know that while I've kept many journals, both in books and on the computer, I almost never go back and read them. Once in a while I'll search out a particular topic and re-read my thoughts on that topic, but more often than not, I never go back and re-read my entries.What about creating a scrapbook instead of a journal? What if you were to add stickers and photos to your diary, thus creating a scrapbook?Here's an example. My daughter had a rehearsal last night. The teacher ended up keeping the kids until 11:10 p.m. I was really upset. Instead of just writing on a page about how upset I was, what about a scrapbook page that includes a photo of my daughter, a photo of the school theater and a photo of a clock that says 11:10 p.m.? Of course I can still write about it, but I'll also have photos to go along with my journaling.You can also keep your journaling on separate pieces of paper or cardstock and then put ... [more..]

Entering the speaking industry can be both daunting and exciting. It is an excellent environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of your audience. It is a rewarding and challenging industry to be part of. If you are keen to become a professional speaker, try these tips: Find a buddy - make a friend with another speaker who is at a similar stage to you in their speaking career to be able to share ideas, questions, frustrations and wins with them. Get a mentor - seek out a speaker who is an expert in their field and is willing to share one hour a month with you for 6 months. Create an agenda for each meeting, set up your expectations before the mentoring begins and reward them with your honesty, loyalty and promote them to others whenever you have an opportunity. Create a mastermind group - find 3-4 other speakers who are new and willing to meet each month to brainstorm ideas, share learnings, provide tips and encourage each other on your path to become a successful professional speaker. You may schedule your meeting to occur before your monthly National Speakers Association ... [more..]