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Lingering in the Unknown: 5 Ways to Thrive Through Uncertainty
The "go-go" years of career-building and responsibilities are shifting, but the question remains: what’s next?

Jeanne and James Bellew
Oct 6, 20244 min read


A Metaphor: Merging Onto the Highway of Online Earning
Is it time to merge onto a new path?

Jeanne and James Bellew
Sep 29, 20244 min read


Moving Forward: Ways to be Resilient and Thrive Through Transition
Hi! Are you going through a transition? Something that scares you? Makes you anxious? Does it take your breath away just a little...

Jeanne and James Bellew
Sep 22, 20245 min read


What Can I Do As a Freelancer? A Guide for Reflection
How about instead of viewing work and retirement as two separate phases of life, freelancing can be your “slow go” tactic and be a bridge..

Jeanne and James Bellew
Sep 15, 20243 min read


Thrive in the In-Between: Transform Uncertainty with Coaching and Earning Online
Are you between 58 and 65 and feeling anxious in a period of waiting and uncertainty? I call this being an "in-betweener." There are...

Jeanne and James Bellew
Sep 8, 20244 min read


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...

Jeanne and James Bellew
Sep 1, 20244 min read


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! ...

Jeanne and James Bellew
Aug 26, 20244 min read


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...

Jeanne and James Bellew
Aug 19, 20243 min read


15 Thought-Provoking Questions to Guide Your Next Chapter
15 thought-provoking questions to guide your next chapter.

Jeanne and James Bellew
Aug 12, 20242 min read


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...

Jeanne and James Bellew
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Impermanence
Hi, Life is impermanent, including our friends, family, jobs, careers, children, homes, identity, loves, bodies, and minds. I spent most...

Jeanne and James Bellew
Jul 29, 20244 min read


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...

Jeanne and James Bellew
Jul 23, 20242 min read


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...

Jeanne and James Bellew
Jul 15, 20241 min read


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...

Jeanne and James Bellew
Jul 8, 20241 min read


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,...

Jeanne and James Bellew
Jul 2, 20242 min read


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...

Jeanne and James Bellew
Jun 10, 20244 min read


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...

Jeanne and James Bellew
Jun 3, 20244 min read


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...

Jeanne and James Bellew
May 27, 20243 min read


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...

Jeanne and James Bellew
May 20, 20241 min read


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...

Jeanne and James Bellew
May 20, 20241 min read
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