When I was a little girl my parents found me standing in my bedroom crying uncontrollably. They were alarmed. It wasn’t your normal, ‘I’m hungry or tired’ kind of cry. It was hysterical…

6 months ago I made the decision to give up alcohol. Simply put, I didn’t like how it made me feel. And I didn’t like the way alcohol pulled me farther away from my values: beauty, balance, and wisdom. Deciding to quit was the hardest, loneliest choice I ever made.

If you would’ve told me a few weeks ago I’d be driving through a massive snow blizzard in North Dakota with two new puppies in the back of a rental car, I wouldn’t have believed you.

Last summer, six weeks before my first race, I decided to give up alcohol. “I just want to see how long I can go without it,” I told my friends. But in my heart, I knew I was letting it go for good (or at least for a good while). Removing alcohol from my life has been easier than I thought it would be. I don’t think about it except when I get invited to social events. That’s when panic starts to set in.

I had never met her before she slept on my couch for two weeks. Frankly, I was worried I was going to regret my decision. Crystal found me on TikTok and later joined my program, Personal Brand Accelerator. After she graduated from the program, she went on to become one of my coaches. I knew her and I trusted her. But I didn’t know know her. You know what I mean?

I remember asking my mom, “What do you think my email address should be!?” The first thing that came to her mind was that I was impatient. Hence, impatientanna@yahoo.com was born. I kept that email address until I was a senior in high school, and I think it became a self-fulfilling prophecy. My dad possessed all of the qualities I wanted at that age: Patience. Composure. Level-headedness. And it wasn’t until a few months ago, that I truly understood how I could unlock these qualities in myself.

On Instagram Stories last week, I asked if anyone had questions about Morning Pages, to which many of you responded with fabulous questions that I will answer here in this blog post. After you read this, you will know everything you need to know about morning pages (at least from my POV :) and have the necessary information to decide how and if you’d like to try them for yourself.

I am so thankful for this trip, so thankful to the Miraval Berkshires for helping me create a life in balance, heal my heart, and realign myself with the present moment.

I strongly resisted going to work at the beginning of summer. I suppose it’s hard for most people to work during the summer, but it really affected me. Mostly because I work in a beautiful office and felt guilty for not wanting to be there. No matter how guilty I felt, I couldn’t shake the resistance. I wanted it to be a place I looked forward to walking to each morning, a place where people enjoyed spending time. Right around this time, Michelle Mercado with Carr Workplaces, gave us the opportunity to decorate our office space.

Alright, alright, alright…. So I went to Vermont last weekend and it was epic…and a lot of you asked for my road trip itinerary so I’ll cut to the chase and give you the goods.

As many benefits as there are to building your personal brand, there are myths that often inhibit people from sharing what they know online. I’m here to tell you that these myths are exactly that… myths. Let’s debunk some of the main fallacies I hear and why you shouldn't let them get in the way of your personal branding goals.

My life in Boston began at this hotel. And now, all these months later, I’m here with Hillary and it feels surreal. It makes me think of our desire for certainty, how we’re always looking for that ‘definite reason’ to do something. But the reasons aren't always there. We can’t always find them. The intuitive urge to act must be reason enough

I remember when I first started working in the office again after almost a year at home. As much as I was excited for the change of pace and scenery, it was a tough transition. I had almost forgotten how much effort and energy it takes to get yourself prepared for a day at the office. This is the article I needed to read 6 months ago. I hope it will serve as a good reminder to prioritize what’s most important to you during this season of transition.

I know the feeling all too well. It’s the feeling of coming home from a long vacation or business trip and being totally disengaged from work and unmotivated to accomplish your daily tasks. It can be hard to get back into the swing of things and pick up where you left off. So how can we avoid the negative feelings and stress that comes with this? I’ve found there are three things you can do to avoid the vacation blues so you can jump back into your routine. Let’s dive in.

I know the look all too well. The feeling of overwhelmingness written all over my students’ faces when they tell me their frustrations with social media. I empathize with them. Creating valuable content regularly will push you beyond what you are comfortable with. It is hard. And hard things require that we take breaks. So how does one take an intentional break from social media while still remaining aligned with the goals they have for their personal brand? Take it from someone who knows.

This week on my Instagram stories I asked you what you’re struggling with. A majority of people said they had a hard time posting consistently on social media. In response to this, I’m sharing my four tricks for being more consistent.

I created a personal website years ago. I remember loving the process. I’m an entrepreneur by trade and a creative at heart. I love my little ‘projects,’ and creating my personal website was the most fun of all. My personal website has continued to evolve as I’ve evolved. It’s always changing as I am always changing. I love that I have a place to share my knowledge, connect with my audience, and let others know how they can work with me. A personal website makes it real. Here are three main reasons you should start yours sooner rather than later.

To write well is one of the greatest challenges people face while building their personal brand. Everything you do for your personal brand involves the practice of writing; i.e, creating Instagram captions, voice over scripts, blog posts, emails, and most importantly, the copy on your personal website. If I had a nickel for everytime I heard, “But Anna, I’m just not a good writer, can I hire someone to do it for me?” I would be a very wealthy woman and I still wouldn’t hire anyone to do it for you. Here’s why.

What is a visual identity? We define it as a cohesive collection of graphical elements that are chosen intentionally to bring your personal brand to life. The purpose of a visual identity is to create an emotional impression on your audience and inform your Ideal Brand Adopter about the essence of who you are and the many different aspects of your personality and professional expertise.

Simply put, a Personal Brand Statement is an outward-facing statement that tells people what you do. That’s it. No need to overcomplicate it. If you do something they care about, they’ll follow you. That’s how it works. It’s also important to note the difference between a Personal Brand Statement and a Personal Mission Statement. A mission statement explains why your personal brand exists. What’s the purpose of your brand? What are you trying to accomplish by having a personal brand and sharing your content with others?