Emily Grabatin

Hey, Reader, One of the things I love about big-hearted entrepreneurs, authors and service providers is how you want the best for everyone. You don't want someone to feel left out. I see this in my ministry role when new group leaders need to write their group description and articulate who would be a good fit and who would not. In larger group settings, I see this occur when people are prompted to divide into groups of 3 for accountability mini-groups. This angst also happens in business...

Hey Reader, Only 2 weeks into January, and 2024 is still a year of possibilities! 🚀 Do any of your dreams involve writing or publishing your book? While writing a book can be a rewarding experience, it's not always the right time for everyone. Here's what might make your book adventure a wild ride: Juggling Act 🤹♂️: Got a gazillion things on your plate already? Adding a book might be like adding the last piece of Jenga on a wobbly tower. Creating a book needs focus and some form of...

Hello Reader, Welcome, 2024! What's in store for you this year, friend? One thing I know about heart-centred, purpose-driven people like yourself... there is a lot you could do. You are capable and multi-talented with plenty of ideas and dreams. You're also juggling priorities, so you can't do them all -- at least, right now. However, what you do focus your time and energy on, you want to make a difference in the people and initiatives that matter most to you. Setting goals is the classic New...

Hello Reader, What was your word for 2023? Did you have one? As I sit alone in a hotel room, I'm reflecting on my 2023 Word of the Year. And I’d love to hear your thoughts with a quick reply: What have you noticed in your growth, opportunities and perspective since making that WORD OF THE YEAR your intention? (If you haven’t chosen one for 2024, here’s a 3-step guide.) My words for 2023 were ENJOY FLOW. Starting the year feeling weary of pain and striving, I prayerfully chose them for two...

Reader ...my story of sabotage (see Thursday's email) took a surprising turn... Act 1: A Divine Nudge One day early in 2023, an email jolted me from my routine: "Emily, a local author is stranded. His publisher went bankrupt, leaving him unable to access royalties or order books vital for his travelling ministry. Can you help?" The timing was curious. I had just prayed for guidance in focusing my coaching business towards authors. The opportunity? Profound. This author's book shaped me in my...

Hey, Reader Last week, I offered three explanations that your procrastination might be signalling to you: I don't feel safe enough. I don't feel sound enough. I'm not thrilled enough. You're a responsible person. I know you get things done when they matter. But defining what truly "matters" can get tricky when your rational brain and survival brain drop their gloves for a passive-aggressive tussle. Let's run these three signals through the scenario of writing a book. (If you have no desire to...

Hey, Reader "I need to be more disciplined." Have you ever said this in your frustration with yourself over not sticking to a self-care practice your body needs, or procrastinating writing your book, or not getting something essential done in your business? You need to make a significant decision, but you feel frozen. You need to stretch every morning to regain mobility, and you know it would give you more focus and energy in the day... yet, you let everything else distract you. You're...

Hey, Reader Are you writing or launching a book this year? Read on! Have you been worried about financial stability or becoming very aware of a disparaging money mindset? Skip down and read on! If you're launching a book this year... 👇 This week, my friend Dallas Woodburn (author of 5 published books) is sharing the replay of my interview with her last May on her Thriving Authors Podcast! Listen in to hear: Encouragement for you aspiring writers who’ve had a manuscript sitting on a shelf for...

Hi, Reader Would you agree or disagree with this statement? “Every aspect of perfectionism is negative.” I came across a statement to this effect when I was looking at articles in Psychology Today. It jarred me a little. I’m certainly not the perfectionist I once was. But thinking back to those days, much of the intent behind my striving for perfection was well-meaning and heartfelt. Can you relate? 🌟 I loved the beauty of perfection in nature, like a pristine reflection of mountains on a...

Reader I often get asked if I'm writing another book. While ideas are still percolating for both fiction and non-fiction, what I really wanted to do over the summer was make something creative for my enjoyment and helpful to someone else. Plus, over the past months, I've been mulling over what it would look like to create companions for the various phases and themes in my Dare to Decide book. When you're deep in that particular phase, it can take much more thought and time than a couple...