Miss MegaBug

09/03/2025

How often do you upgrade your tech? Buy a new car? Refresh your wardrobe?

I'm pretty cheap when it comes to upgrades...

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How often do you upgrade your tech? Buy a new car? Refresh your wardrobe?  I'm pretty cheap when it comes to upgrades.  The laptop that I'm using to design this newsletter, run my business in its many iterations and write college essays on back in the day? I've had for nearly t

09/02/2025

Where can you ease up on stress and increase the joy in your life?

✨ What's Been Helping Me ✨

1️⃣ Planning longer transitions.

As a recovering overachiever, I tend to overestimate what I can accomplish in a set period of time.

This leads me to leave the house in a rush because I thought I could fit in one more task.

Now I give myself extra commuting time and make sure I have everything ready for where I'm going before tackling the "would like to do's" such as washing dishes and putting laundry away.

2️⃣ Roller skate after Pilates.

I love roller skating, but I also love being a hermit. When I'm home, it can be hard to motivate myself to leave.

My Wednesday Pilates class at Studium Fitness ends at 10 a.m., and there's no classes until the evening, so I bring my skates and get rolling.

It ensures I'm fitting in that burst of joy weekly.

In winter I typically do the opposite and ice skate before class so I can have the rink to myself - and warm up with movement after!

3️⃣ Starting my morning on the couch.

Twice a week I'm up early for a 6:45 a.m. class at Studium.

Because I'm up earlier than usual, I'm too tired to dive into housework, which is what I usually do on non-early days.

So I'll lay on the couch for 20 minutes while oil pulling and be present. I suppose you could call this meditation, but I'm pretty informal about it.

The house is quiet, the sun is ever so slowly rising, and I feel such peace.

My Oura ring fitness tracker typically reveals that I'm in a restorative state during this time.

I feel such a difference starting my day this way, and am hoping to add the practice to other days of the week.

😊 What are your top tips for reducing stress and favorite ways to add joy in your day?

08/19/2025

SHOW REPLAY!

Listen to my conversation with Meg of RRestorative Health Therapies, LLCon Manifesting: How to Get Anything You Want!

Meg and I had quite the in depth conversation! We discussed:

• What manifesting is
• What it isn’t - it’s not “woo-woo,” - - it is actually rooted in science
• Easy ways to nab some quick manifestation wins
• What could be blocking your ability to manifest what you desire
• How our feelings are more important than thoughts when manifesting

And more!

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How to Get Almost Anything You Want Through the Power of Manifesting - a Conversation with Meg Brown of MissMegaBug.com

08/18/2025

Today on North Country Community Radio Project!

I'm joining Meg of Restorative Health Therapies, LLC on her Mind Body Soul Show. We'll be discussing manifesting.

We're always manifesting, whether we're conscious of it or not. Everything that's happening in our lives right now is the result of our past thoughts and feelings. By understanding the principles of manifesting, you'll be able to shift from living a life on default to a life by design.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

• What is manifesting?
• How manifesting isn't "woo woo," it's actually rooted in science
• Easy ways to nab some quick manifestation wins
• What could be blocking your manifestations
• How feelings are more important than thoughts

I'll share the story of how I manifested my dream VW bug convertible, my most recent manifestation, and resources that will help you activate your manifesting powers.

In between conversation, we'll also be playing a few of my favorite songs. (You can bet there will be ABBA!)

08/14/2025

Downshifting isn’t stalling.

It actually gives you greater momentum to power towards what you want.

Have you shifted a car? Try going up a hill in fifth gear. Your engine will sputter and potentially stall, meaning you have to restart the car to keep going.

Going upwards in second or third gear, however, gives you the steady power you need to make it to the top.

Fifth gear is great for cruising down the highway at high speed, but not so great when a hill comes along on a back road. Plus, you miss a lot along the way.

It’s the same in life.

Going fast is unsustainable, and we lose the presence that allows us to fully enjoy our lives.

And joy guides us to purpose.

I believe that downshifting from the hustle and living a slow, simple life that’s full of joy is what we came here to do.

✨ Ready to downshift?

Subscribe to “The Downshift Diary,” my free weekly email newsletter.

We’ll chat about:
- Doing things just because they’re fun
- Moving our bodies in a way that feels good
- Eating mindfully and without deprivation
- Owning less so we can live more
- Focusing our finances on what we value

PLUS! The JoyBox Weekly Roundup where I share the things I've been loving, including books, beverages, what’s been making my life easier, etc.

08/11/2025

Knowledge is the antidote to fear.

Too many of us are afraid of the unknown. It’s paralyzing. But in many instances, we can make the unknown known.
Do your research, then go from there.

I’ve spoken with many aspiring business owners who feel much less overwhelmed when they find out the information they were afraid of knowing.

It’s often not as scary as they expected it to be. The same goes for any leap you’re afraid of taking in life. You can’t set a plan until you make the unknown known.

Remember: “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”- Antoine de Saint-Exupery

While your plan may feel overwhelming, you just have to start with the first step. Focus there.

Don’t be afraid to practice in public.

While research and planning is important, it can be easy to stay stuck in this phase.

The most effective way to learn is by doing, and doing is what brings progress. Mistakes don’t have to be a big deal, and others will be inspired by your journey.

✨ Ready to do but without the hustle? Head to my link in comments to subscribe to "The Downshift Diary," my weekly email newsletter.

We’ll chat about:
• Doing things just because they’re fun
• Moving our bodies in a way that feels good
• Eating mindfully and without deprivation
• Owning less so we can live more
• Focusing our finances on what we value

PLUS! The JoyBox Weekly Roundup where I share the things I've been loving, including books, beverages, what’s been making my life easier, etc.

08/04/2025

A couple of weeks ago I shared with my students that I'll no longer be offering online courses. Here's why:

I love teaching, and I believe in the power of small business for both the economy and the brave people who pursue entrepreneurship. Owning a business provides freedom and fulfillment that’s difficult to find in a job. I started my photography business in 2013 and later shifted to small business m...

07/15/2025

Who else had to read this one a few times?

I love the perspective shift of appreciating someone else’s accomplishments - and cheering them on.

Because sending joy to other people brings you into that state of joy too.

But if you have a hard time with comparison or don’t resonate with someone, it’s ok to unfollow.

Curate your social media feed so it’s inspiring.

06/27/2025

James Clear’s “Atomic Habits” lived up to the hype.

I like to think I have excellent habits and time management skills, but I’m always open to learning. And while I did feel quite superior when I learned how much of Clear’s advice I already apply to my life, I did discover some room for improvement.

Here are three things I’m doing wrong, according to “Atomic Habits”...

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James Clear’s “Atomic Habits” lived up to the hype. I like to think I have excellent habits and time management skills, but I’m always open to learning. And while I did feel quite superior when I learned how much of Clear’s advice I already apply to my life, I did discover some room for im...

06/25/2025

Is lack of a budget holding you back from starting a business?

You don’t need to start with a big investment to be successful. It’s more sustainable to dream big but start small. Here's how...

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Is lack of a budget holding you back from starting a business? I won’t deny it, running a business can be expensive. As an entrepreneur, you’re responsible for covering the cost of equipment, materials, administrative work (bookkeeping, contracts), as well as marketing, and employee expenses. Pl...

06/17/2025

"By ensuring your discretionary income is primarily spent on your values and by being mindful of your spending as a whole, you likely won’t need to earn as much money. This frees up pressure on your business."

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Yesterday I stopped by my local food co-operative. Because I only needed a few things, I stepped into the express check-out lane. When she was done scanning, the cashier looked at the subtotal, then at me, and asked, “Is this right?” It was. I had less than ten items on the counter, yet I owed $...

06/13/2025

What would reaching the full potential of your business cost?

Time? Energy? Stress?

For some, scaling a business and continuously reaching for the next goal is a pursuit rooted in passion. For others, it’s all-consuming.

You don’t have to go big with your business. In fact, you may be happier if you don’t...

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What would reaching the full potential of your business cost? Time? Energy? Stress? For some, scaling a business and continuously reaching for the next goal is a pursuit rooted in passion. For others, it’s all-consuming. You don’t have to go big with your business. In fact, you may be happier if