Jeanne and James Bellew
Energize Your Growth: 7 Practices to Grow and Thrive
The only thing that can grow is the thing you give energy to. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson As a Freelance coach, I work with people...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- Aug 26
- 4 min
We’re Moving On! 7 Tips for a Healthy Transition
Hi! *UPDATE!* 📣📣 I find myself once again transitioning to "what's next." I'm excited, nervous, and ready to take on the future! ...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- Aug 19
- 3 min
Shift Your Mood: 5 Tips to Change Your Narrative and Create Possibilities
"It is not the things themselves that trouble us, but the opinions we have of them." ~ Epictetus 🤯 Hi! Freelancing often requires us...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- Aug 12
- 2 min
15 Thought-Provoking Questions to Guide Your Next Chapter
15 thought-provoking questions to guide your next chapter.
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- Aug 5
- 2 min
10 Wonderful Things That Happen When You Say Yes
Life can often feel overwhelming, especially when faced with significant changes or transitions. You know, those times when you want to...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- Jul 29
- 4 min
Impermanence
Hi, Life is impermanent, including our friends, family, jobs, careers, children, homes, identity, loves, bodies, and minds. I spent most...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- Jul 23
- 2 min
Transitioning with Purpose: Navigating Your "What's Next"
Hi! Have you wondered what’s next after your long career? Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the International Living Fast Track...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- Jul 15
- 1 min
Discover Nature's Lessons: Life Beyond Routine and Freelancing
Hi! I went on a day cruise down the Tempisque River in Costa Rica yesterday. I was in nature for hours, observing the incredible...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- Jul 8
- 1 min
Our Costa Rica Home Building Journey: My Article Featured in International Living Magazine!
Hi! I hope you are healthy, feeling content, living in the moment, and searching for an adventure. 👀 James and I have been on quite the...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- Jul 2
- 2 min
A 102-Year-Old Woman's Secrets to a Long, Happy Life – The Freelancing Connection
Hi! I've been doing my usual reading (favorite topics: anything about aging—staying healthy, spiritual exploration, meaning and purpose,...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- Jun 10
- 4 min
The Do’s and Don’ts of Client-Centric Writing for Freelancers (and any business communication)
Hi! In online talent marketplaces, your profile and proposals are your primary tools for attracting and engaging clients. Adopting a...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- Jun 3
- 4 min
The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Lifelong Learning is Crucial
Hi, Do you ever think about what keeps you from learning something new, like freelancing? When I talk to people about learning to...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- May 27
- 3 min
Embracing Change: Lessons from Netflix for Fearlessly Freelancing After 50
In a recent interview with The New York Times, Ted Sarandos, Netflix's co-chief executive, shared a powerful story about how Netflix...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- May 20
- 1 min
Casita Wabi Sabi Tour!
Finally! Our latest Duffels and Dogs YouTube video takes you on a tour of our Casita Wabi Sabi, the first phase of our 2.5-year adventure...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- May 20
- 1 min
The ROI of Embracing Lifelong Learning
Hi! Are you ready to bust the myths and redefine what it means to be 50+? If you're 50+ now or getting there, it's time! It's time to...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- May 3
- 1 min
Whatcha Doing This Weekend?
Hello! With the weekend just around the corner, I find myself wondering about plans—not just the usual but plans that might add a little...
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James Bellew
- Apr 26
- 1 min
Only Four Days Left!
Hi! There are only four days left in the Spring Sale—10% off the purchase of my most popular program, FAST (Freelance Acceleration...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- Jan 1
- 2 min
My Top 10 Reasons to Step Out in 2024
Final Costa Rican Sunset of 2023 Happy New Year! It's that time again. In my world, this means it's time to consider why the new year is...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- Dec 10, 2023
- 4 min
December Reflections: Your Opportunities Checklist for 2024
As the year draws to a close, and before we start again, it's time to consider embracing new possibilities for a new year. Specifically,...
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Jeanne and James Bellew
- Dec 4, 2023
- 1 min
Hey, Costa Rica Dreamers!
Guess what? I recently had the opportunity to speak at a relocation retreat in Esterillos Estes, CR, at the end of October, and let me...
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