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With yesterday’s arrival of another Thanksgiving Day, gratitude and thankfulness got their yearly spotlight. But how can we practice gratitude everyday, not just visit it once a year? Turns out, there are many fascinating studies which confirm that … Continued
There is something undeniably sweet about seeing my desk piled high with little gift bags, shiny chocolate boxes, and fruit on the last day of school before Christmas break. It’s a special feeling that I carry with me into the … Continued
Are you shopping for a writer? We’re coming up on the holidays, but whatever the gift-giving occasion, one thing’s for sure: writers can be difficult to read. (I know; I couldn’t help myself!) Here are a few ideas to warm … Continued
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