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Articles by Dina Marais
Self-Love - The Gift That Keeps On Giving
and one that you cannot afford not to gift yourself I didn’t have a concept of self-love until I started studying NLP — Neuro Linguistic Programming. I’ve only known IT until then, and that was very externally focused. Since then, I’ve been hooked on the topic. Self-love has always been the golden thread of all the work I do in the world, because it is the difference between the ego-mind or false self, and the True Self.
What really happens on book launch day
Why launch day is everything, and how pre-orders can actually hurt your Amazon bestseller ranking. How indie authors can compete with major publishers using 24-hour eBook tactics. What authors should do in the weeks and months before launch to set themselves up for success. Why launching at 99 cents isn’t about profit - it’s about visibility and momentum. A look inside Kathy Murphy’s new book The Deep Shift, and how it aims to heal division, not inflame it.
216: How to become a bestselling author and build a business around your book (featuring Dina Marais)
➡️ Stop overthinking and finally publish that article — join The 5-Day Article Sprint that gets you from idea to inbox in under a week. Get it here. Season 2, episode 16 is here! In this episode, I chat to , a coach and publisher who helps aspiring authors turn their stories into bestsellers. Our conversation is packed with insights for any writer dreaming of seeing their name on a book cover and building a thriving business behind it.
Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Book
The saying goes that you can Google anything, but if you are looking for experts, you go to Amazon. The thing is that only 1% of entrepreneurs become published authors and only 1% of published authors become bestselling authors. Why, you might ask. Because it’s hard work and it requires dedication and discipline to write a book. However, the reward exponentially trumps the effort. But first, what is in it for you as an entrepreneur?
Who’s your Who in your SoulPurpose Niche?
There’s a lot of talk about who is your who in your niche, or as I like to call it, your SoulPurpose Niche. Because for me, as coaches, transformational leaders, we feel called to do our work. You feel the call from your soul as part of your spiritual journey, the things you have overcome plus the skillset and wisdom you have accumulated. Because of this unique combination of what you are all about, there are the people that are best suited to work with you.
I got so focused on building a business, I forgot that I had a life
Memory of my daughter and I on the beach This morning I woke up again with a headache at 7 am after my 6 hours of sleep. I go to sleep late because I chat to my friends in the USA part of the world – the time difference is between 7 and 10 hours. I don’t know why I have the headache. The only thing I can think of is withdrawal symptoms from the one, max 2 glasses of wine I used to have in the evening since I decided to stop drinking wine for at least a month, a week ago.
Change your Energy in a Playful Way to Change Your Life
Ben White of Unsplash.com To change your energy and change your life requires energy vibrational alignment to the clear vision of what you want to create. For most people it is something that seems impossible, but what if you can achieve that in a playful way? You see, the difference between what you want and where you are now is your energy vibration as a result of your mind-body states – the emotions you experience.
Working Ways To Fight Insomnia That You Haven't Known Before
You’re not alone if you’re struggling with insomnia that has negative effects on your health. It can increase your risk of high blood pressure and insomnia and lower life quality. So how do you fight it? You’ve probably tried medications but to no avail ineffective. Here are some ways to fight it that you might not have known before.
Is This Relationship Going Anywhere?
The two of you have been together for a couple of months, maybe even a couple of years, and have reached the point where you are comfortable, and yet your relationship seems to be stuck in a rut. A relationship often heads towards serious commitment and in many cases, to marriage. Is your relationship heading somewhere or has just hit a pause?
20 Little-Known Facts About Buddha You Haven't Heard
You’d have to be living under a rock to never hear anything about the Buddha! His teachings have defined the eastern world and gave shape to China, Japan, Tibet, and India. He has influenced countless billions. The details of the Buddha’s life are not known for certain, but most scholars agree that he was an actual historical figure who lived in northern India around the 5th century BCE.
9 Ways to Take Responsibility for Your Life
We often hear to take 100% responsibility for our life. What is the big deal about it? The big deal is that it moves you from victim to victor of your life. It puts you at cause and not at effect, meaning that you accept that you create your life and not just reacting to it. You appreciate that things happen for you and not to you. Taking responsibility puts you at choice and that allows you to choose how to respond to life’s challenges. You move into the driver seat of your life’s journey.
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