I've been wanting to tell you...
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 
I've been wanting to tell you that I know. I know you've been treated badly in the past and that it's hard.
It feels shitty and terrible and yes, it sucks to know that people can treat others that way.
I want you to know that it's not your fault. You haven't done anything wrong.
Not everyone in the world is like this, and, one day, you will be able to let your guard down and trust and love again.
In fact, this is what the Universe wants for you - to trust, to love, to hold that spark of hope once again.
I've been wanting to tell you that even though you don't feel ready, even though you are still stuck in the land of doubt, you are so much closer to that spark than you realize. You are so close that you're almost able to reach out and touch it - grab the light and see its beauty as it fills your hand.
So don't you dare stop reaching, Love. Because that day will be here before you know it.
**photo by me; graphic by Erin Cassidy for Tiffany Han Coaching
I've been wanting to tell you...
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 
I’ve been wanting to tell you that it won't always be hard.
I know that sometimes it feels like it does, like it’s nothing but hard, like there’s never going to be ease.
And sometimes that’s true. Sometimes life hands you a shit sandwich, and you have no choice but to eat because it’s either that or you starve.
But sometimes isn’t all the times. Ever.
I’ve been wanting to tell you that the ease will come. You’ve been making your way to it all this time, and one day, you’ll look up and say, Whoa. Today it was easy. Just like that.
Trust it, gorgeous, because it’ll be here before you know it.
And it’s going to be glorious
**graphic by Erin Cassidy for Tiffany Han Coaching
friday's confession: My dreams changed.
Friday, April 5, 2013 
If you'd asked me 10 years ago what my dream was, I would have said that I wanted to be planning events for a major non-profit. Check.
If you'd asked me 3 years ago what my dream was, I would have answered that I wanted to have a space that allowed me to create every day and that was a creative haven for other dreamers. A safe space for dreaming big. Check.
If you were to ask me today what my dream is, I'd say that I want to change the world. I want to inspire EVERYONE to live the shit out of their lives - in the big moments and in the every day. Starting now.
If you ask me next year, I might have a new dream. One that's so different, I can't even imagine it right now. And that's what happens - dreams change.
Each step of my journey has brought me to a different place. The learning, the winding path, the victories and defeats - they all create new opportunities and visions for me. And that's okay.
Last week, I said goodbye to my part-time non-profit job and to Teahouse - two dreams I had and loved for a time. And now I'm ready to move on to the newness. I know that I'm destined for something greater.
The terrified excitement I'm feeling is telling me so.
Here we go.
Productivity Playlist, aka How a college drinking game inspires my productivity.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 
When I was in college, we used to play this drinking game called Power Hour where you take a shot of beer each minute for an hour.
{Note: I don't recommend this game. It never ended well.}
One of the challenges about playing Power Hour (there were many) was keeping track of the time. Solution: rather than having to watch the seconds tick by, we made a mix tape (yes. I said mix tape.) that included 1 minute snippets of 60 of our favorite songs. When the song changed, you drank your shot of beer. Easy peasy.
While this post isn't about bringing back the drinking game (see above re: never ending well), I recently realized that I could apply my oh-so-useful-and-fun Power Hour trick to productivity.
{Say what?!}
Y'all know I'm a huge fan of the Pomodoro Technique - as a way to remian productive, you break your work into 25-minute sections, taking a 5-minute break after each burst of work.
Rather than depend on my phone for keeping time (boring!), I created a playlist that includes 25-minutes of my favorite songs. I love LOVE working to music and find that keeps me motivated and inspired. Because I'm also someone who can listen to the same songs over and over without getting tired of them, this works for me.
Then I realized that I need to share the wealth - hence: productivity playlists. Each month, I'll create a playlist that is 25-ish minutes with the purpose of getting your brain working and unleashing your inner badass at the same time. Whenever you need to get down to business and focus, come back here, hit play, and get your shit done!
Amazing, huh? You're welcome.
PS. My plan is to create a new playlist each month to keep things fresh - what are YOUR favorite songs to work to?
**graphic by Erin Cassidy for Tiffany Han Coaching
What Justin Timberlake has taught me about personal branding.
Friday, March 22, 2013 
Y'all, I love me some JT. His new album, The 20/20 Experience, came out this week. LIKE A BOSS.
Here's what I learned from Justin (Remember when he was this guy?) about personal branding:
1. Be impeccable.
Look. JT doesn't fuck around. Everything he does is tight. From his SNL appearance to his week-long stint on Jimmy Fallon. Even his Bud Light commercial is impeccable.
He has his standards. He doesn't lower these standards. Ever.
*What are your own personal standards for showing up in your life? What if you held yourself to these every single moment? (Starting now.)
2. Tell a story.
I was watching the Grammy's with Monica, and she (being the actor/director that she is!) kept lamenting "No one is telling a story." Until Justin came on.
His performance was nothing but story. From the costumes, to the lighting, to the song choice - it was all story.
*Is your life telling the story "I'm a hot mess."? What story do you want to be telling? (Hint: even if you don't realize it, you are telling a story with your life everysingleday. The key is to make sure it's the right one.)
3. Collaborate with the right people.
I heard on an interview that JT and Jay Z got the idea for Suit & Tie while writing songs for Beyonce. Justin Timberlake. Jay Z. Beyonce.
He has found the right people.
*Standards, y'all. It's all about standards. Surround yourself with people who hold themselves to the same standards from which you live. Work with these people. Play with these people. Your life will be better for it.
4. Launch like a champion.
JT is everywhere right now. EVERYWHERE. This is no accident.
He put his album out and then made sure that you could not ignore it. This man has mastered the art of the launch - be impeccable. Tell a story. Don't let people ignore you. Repeat.
BAM. I'm sure paying attention. Are you?
*Do you hide your gifts from the world out of fear or shyness? Is it easier to hide behind "oh, I hate marketing." than actually put yourself in front of your audience?
5. Give it away.
JT has so much faith in his product, in what he's selling, that he's giving it livestreamed it on iTunes for an entire week before release. For free.
In a world where the emphasis is on being sure to *not* give away the milk lest one not buy the cow, Justin was handing out dixie cups on every corner - a virtual "Ladies, come see how good *my* milk is. Don't you want more of that?"
Yes, Justin, I do. And based on the sales projections for this week (750,000 sales expected by Sunday), a lot of other people do to.
*Hat tip to you, good sir. You are an example to all of us as we live our lives.
Note: some of you might be thinking - ok. Great. JT is a supreme hottie, but what does personal branding have to do with me and my life? Babycakes, it has *everything* to do with you and your life. Unless you want to blend in forever. Then you can follow the personal branding strategies of Michael Bolton.
PS. This post is in no way sponsored by Justin Timberlake. Although - Justin, if you wanna work together, let me know. Forreals.
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Photo credit; Graphic by Erin Cassidy for Tiffany Han Coaching
