In The Today System, an audio course from Scribd Coach, personal productivity expert Mike Sturm runs you through the best practices for increasing productivity to achieve your goals. Explaining his “Today System,” Sturm advises listeners on choosing a productivity system that works for them; designing a manageable productivity system using only a 3x5 notecard; managing unexpected drop-ins; and more. He also shares exercises along the way so you can put what you’ve learned into practice immediately.

In Kick Your Social Media Addiction, an audio course from Scribd Coach, clinical social worker Roslyn Postlewaite helps listeners manage their approach to social media, with the goal of using social media as a tool for inspiration rather than a resource to drive your insecurities. In the course, Postlewaite explains how to take a break from social media platforms; how to use them for learning when you return; and how to turn to social media with wisdom, being mindful of the information you receive and how to apply it practically. She also shares exercises along the way to help you put what you’ve learned into practice immediately.

In Overcoming Self-Sabotage, an audio course from Scribd Coach, clinical social worker and Therapy as a Christian podcast host Roslyn Postlewaite dives into the subject of self-sabotage, and how to resist and overcome it. Setting the goal of helping readers flip the script and become their own best cheerleader, Postlewaite discusses how self-sabotage can impact productivity and rest; how to identify if your behaviors are self-sabotaging; and why most of us don’t “follow through” with our actions. She also shares exercises along the way so you can begin putting what you’ve learned into practice immediately. Backed by evidence and spirituality and remarkably empathetic, Postlewaite’s course is an excellent overview of the strange phenomenon that is self-sabotage — and how to rise above it.

In this article, we’ve put together seven strategies to help you increase awareness for your cause. We’ll cover how to create clear goals, how to understand your target audience, how to develop engaging content, and more.

What makes a nonprofit truly effective? In this article, we’ll discuss five characteristics of successful nonprofit organizations and provide strategies you can use to achieve real change at your own organization.

Social media is an incredibly powerful tool, helping connect nonprofits with audiences all across the world. In addition to building awareness and driving engagement, social media can also be used as an effective fundraising tool! In this post, we are going to share four social media fundraising examples to show you how you can leverage social media strategies to raise more money for your mission.

In this article, we’ll help you understand all you need to know about fundraising campaigns to get you started raising funds in a strategic and thoughtful way—including providing real fundraising campaign examples and explaining what made each of them successful.

Hide and seek can be a fun game to play with your toddler, but not when you’re running late and looking for your keys. Your nerves will get more and more frazzled as your toddler giggles away, waiting for mommy or daddy to find them so they can start the game all over again. Trust that your toddler knows exactly what they are doing when they are hiding things, but there are many different reasons why they are doing it. Why do toddlers hide things? Here are five of the most common reasons. On

I know most of you have come to this course because you want to improve yourself. You may have taken other personal development seminars or read or listened to other self-help books. There are a lot of cliches in the space, and sometimes, they are cliches for a reason. For many, they have worked, but just because they are successful doesn't mean that these tropes will be successful for you. Before we get started, I want to level-set on some ideas. I want you to think about the most common terms that you encounter in the personal growth and self-development space. There are so many themes that you will see time and time again — hustle, manifestation, and one of the most common ones I've come across: abundance.

Clapboard siding can elevate your home’s appearance, giving it a different look and feel depending on the type of wood you use. You can choose between pine, spruce, oak, cedar, and other softwoods. These can be treated or untreated, though untreated clapboard can be less resistant to the elements. You can also paint, stain, or char it to give it extra character or even let it naturally weather over time depending on your preference. No matter what type of clapboard siding you use, it is a great

As parents, we welcome a baby into our lives, and then eagerly await their first milestones. Top of the list is their first steps and their first words, but equally important are their first smiles, giggles, and so much more. These moments help track their emotional and social development, which is critical to your baby’s overall well-being. One of those mini-milestones is when your little one will begin to show you affection. It’s a heartwarming moment! When do babies start to show affectio

There’s no denying it: Dating in the digital age is hard. It feels like there’s a new, hot app every day. With so many ways to communicate constantly, it’s hard not to miss a message or interpret something as simple as text message delays as personal attacks. All of this and more can lead to serious anxiety — and for those with an anxious attachment style, that can feel devastating. My hope for this course is that it will offer you a trustworthy, evidence-based roadmap to better, more stable relationships. I’ve lived through a lot of the kind of thing I describe in this course, but more than that, I’ve done considerable research and worked with therapists enough to have faith in my claims. I’m eager to share my knowledge, to help those who also have an anxious attachment style have better relationships.

Brick siding is a great way to elevate the outside of your home, completely changing its look and feel. The best part, you don’t need to break the bank to do it. If you are looking to upgrade your home’s exterior on a budget, consider fake brick siding. You will get the appearance of real brick for a fraction of the cost. Fake or faux brick siding is siding that looks like real brick. It can be made of all sorts of things – high-density polyurethane (foam), cement, aluminum, plastic, and more.

If you are serious about fishing and catching panfish, you will need the right tools for the job. There are hundreds of different fishing rods out there, and some are targeted towards catching specific types of panfish, while others can be more general use. Let’s take a look at the different types of panfish rods, what makes a good panfish rod, and the best rods for catching specific types of fish. Remember, you don’t need the most expensive gear…but it is important to have the correct gear.

Panfish are tasty, freshwater fish that are delicious to eat in any number of ways – grilled, baked, whole or air fried! There are more than 15 different types of fish that are considered panfish, but which Panfish recipes are best and easy to prepare? From yellow perch to black crappie, redear sunfish to bluegill and so many more, there are a variety of meals you can make with these delicious fish – and they always taste better if you’ve caught them yourself! Let’s take a look at 3 simple and

Teacher stamps encourage positive encouragement and draw attention to areas of improvement. They can ask a parent to sign or a student to redo work. Stamps are a great way to bring a little extra flair to your papers and your class – and even brighten up your day. There are tons of teacher stamps to choose from that all your students will love. They can be self-inking, rubber stamps with ink – or even wooden if you’re going old school. Students love getting these on their papers, and they are a

For those college students who don’t want to use their laptops to take notes, choosing the best notebooks for college is critical. The perfect notebook says a lot about you, and there are different factors to consider when selecting the best one, including the cover design, size of the lines, number of pages, and more. You want a durable notebook that will best fit your style and your budget, helping you take notes and retain all that great knowledge – especially for test time! Below we’ll expl

There are different classroom lighting types out there, but did you know that it actually has a measurable difference in how students learn? Fluorescent lights are trendy in most schools, offices, and other commercial spaces, but this is actually not the best type of lighting to promote learning. In fact, it can harm learning. Research studies have shown that fluorescent lighting can cause headaches and migraines, increase anxiety, decrease concentration, and instill an overall sense of discomf