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 know … Continued
5 Easy Journal Templates
In my last two posts, I talked about the benefits of keeping a journal and how to get started. But let me tell you my secret to faithfully writing in my journal. I use easy journal templates, so I … Continued
How to Start a Journal (Even When It Isn’t January)
Bucking the digital domination, paper journals have been making a strong comeback. A scroll through Pinterest features awe-inspiring journal photos that can discourage the amateur (or anyone who doesn’t have 2 hours each day to devote solely to journaling). Want … Continued
3 Reasons for Keeping a Paper Journal
Have you ever tried keeping a paper journal? When I was little, one of the Christmas gifts I looked forward to the most was a new, crisp journal. There was something so appealing about the blank pages, ready for me … Continued
Does Color Affect Creativity?
I. Love. Color. It’s one of my favorite topics to study. (I even did a science fair project on color when I was in high school.) But I started to wonder lately — does color affect creativity? And how? … Continued
The 3 Words That Will Change Your Life
I was sitting in the audience of a panel discussion when I heard three words that changed my life. It was at the West Virginia Writers Conference and, among other fantastic writers, R.G. Yoho was on the publishing … Continued
3 Ways to Slow Down and Savor Summer
Do you remember the delicious last day of school, your entire unspoiled summer break stretched out before you? Can you feel the tantalizing approach of lazy days and relaxation? I love the cyclical nature of working at school! I still … Continued
Use Creative Rest to Increase Your Productivity
For Creatives, it’s easy to get wrapped up in our passion and focus on our long-term goals. We race along, balancing the demands of daily life with our commitment to carve out as much time for our project as possible, … Continued