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Looking for gift ideas for your bookworm? Aside from the ubiquitous gift card, readers can be hard to figure for holidays and birthdays. (I mean, if they’ve always got their nose in a book, they’re not really making a Christmas … Continued
So you’ve signed up to do NaNoWriMo — fantastic! You’ve determined your approach. Now, for some damage control. At some point in the month of November, you are going to question yourself. Why would you have registered for this punishment … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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