Planning Vs. Pantsing: a NaNoWriMo Guide
The leaves are falling, there’s a chill in the air (Actually, it’s sweaty and humid and hot, but a chill is coming…hopefully!), the days are getting shorter… I know what you’re thinking: it’s NaNoWriMo season! So, dust off your … Continued
5 Reasons to Do NaNoWriMo (or Something Else That’s Really Hard)
It’s October! Also known as NaNo Prep Month!! This will be the first year in a long time I won’t be joining the wordy hordes in “Thirty Days of Literary Abandon”. I’m sad, but also super excited. The reason … Continued
Why Morning Quiet Time Will Change Your Day
What does your morning look like? Do you start the day at a panicked Warp 9, flying from your bed after hitting the snooze several times? Do you skip the coffee because you’re late, only to reconsider and … Continued
Avoid Pumpkin Spice Season (and Other Cliches)
I’m going to get angry comments on this one… I am bowing out of Pumpkin Spice Season. I know — it’s the new American September holiday. See that leaf edge with an orange tinge? Pumpkin spice. Foggy morning? Pumpkin spice. … Continued
How to Overcome Disappointment with Gratitude
Have you ever met someone who was able to overcome disappointment with an unsung superpower — gratitude? My friend, Diane, presented a fantastic workshop. In it, she told attendees how Ann Voskamp listed 1,000 blessings and changed her … Continued
Do It Scared!
What scares you? I’m not talking about worries for family safety or the irrational freakiness of a nightmare. I mean, what makes your heart race and your mouth go dry? What makes you anxious to even entertain the thought … Continued
How to Procrastinate Like a Pro
It’s the thief of your best work. The vampire that drains your productivity. The mere mention of the word sends ripples of dread down a teacher’s spine. It’s the bane of creatives and managers everywhere: procrastination. But what if … Continued
How to Capture the Last Few Days of Summer
Since I work (or play, rather) at a school, my year is highly cyclical…and I love it. Because of my schedule, I get two big opportunities each year to refocus and think about my goals–New Year’s and Back-to-School. I … Continued
Create a Magic Moment for Others
When was the last time you experienced a magic moment? I just listened to the most incredible podcast with John Vroman and Jeff Kaylor. I burned through half a post-it pad taking notes. (Sudsy, soggy notes… I was also cleaning … Continued
3 Things Teachers Want Parents to Know
It’s back-to-school time, and you’ll find me lurking in the school supplies aisle and jotting down ideas like a crazed mad scientist. Due to the cyclical nature of working at a school, I get two clean slates each … Continued