Sometimes I feel like I’m learning the same lessons over and over again. The cycles and seasons of life keep turning and there is always more to learn, do, discover, and re-learn all over again! It can be important and oh-so-valuable to lean into these truths and reminders of things we’ve learned before. Today we’re […]
Happy New Year! As promised, we’re kicking off the year talking about goals. One of my favorite things! 🙂 We don’t need to be stressed, intimidated, or legalistic about it all: Goals can look like many different things and they can be a hugely useful tool even when used minimally. Along with goals we’ll also […]
We made it, guys! The year is almost over and a brand-new fresh year is right around the corner. That means, of course, that it’s traditionally the time to talk about goals (one of my favorite things!) but instead today we’re pausing to take time to reflect. Reflection and personal introspection is a vital part […]
This month we’re collecting posts from the archives on some of our biggest topics. Today we’re looking at mental wellness, one half of the blog’s core theme of “writing and wellness.” Mental wellness shouldn’t be seen as optional or an afterthought- it’s actually a very big deal. It’s also a very varied topic, including (just […]
Sometimes there just seems so much to do. Those books won’t write themselves, you know! There’s pressure to hustle harder and get our butts on the chair and write write write. And they’re not wrong. But sometimes sticking to our to-do lists, hustling, and being busy busy busy isn’t actually the best way to go […]
Self-care during winter is always important. The darkness and cold can definitely take a toll on our well being. And this winter in particular there are many unique challenges and changes in our lives, which makes it especially important to be proactive in our self-care. Self Care in a Distanced Winter How are you doing […]
Here are some quotes about creativity, writing, and wellness for you to be inspired by. Enjoy! 🙂 “A writer, I think, is someone who pays attention to the world.”Susan Sontag “Creativity requires input, and that’s what research is. You’re gathering material with which to build.” Gene Luen Yang “To write well, express yourself like the common […]
To dare to be average is to intentionally let go of trying to be perfect. Perfectionism is defined as striving for and demanding perfectionism, which normally seems like a good thing. Right? Yet it turns out, some of our beliefs about perfect may not be quite… true. Consider this quote by Dr. David D. Burns, […]
Between a couple birthdays and the start of school, life is a bit bonkers at my house! And I’ve been reminded that sometimes taking a break is important. Rest is important. I’ll be taking the rest of September off from creating new content on my blog. Instead I’m going to link to a few older […]
Goals are great. They push us in the direction we want to go and they help us achieve more than we could otherwise. I am a huge advocate for setting and using goals. However. Sometimes we need to give up on our goals. Cue *gasp* I know, right? Giving up just seems so… icky. Clearly […]