Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Dads can be notoriously hard to shop for. My own dad won’t even let me take him to the movies, insisting we use the vouchers he gets for donating blood. That’s just like him; try to give him a gift, … Continued
Time Management Tricks for Creatives
I don’t know about you, but the lead-up to summer is cray. zee. School is ending, the graduates are partying, our big yearly competition is over but the clean-up is real–it makes me dizzy to think of all the plates … Continued
Check in with Your New Year’s Resolutions
It’s April already, and time to check in with your New Year’s resolutions! The months are ticking by, the way they always do. Are you where you hoped to be, or do you feel like you’re behind? Don’t Worry! … Continued
How to Use Spring Restlessness in Your Work
Spring weather is slow to arrive this year. We woke up to delicate snow flurries this morning. But despite winter’s lingering grasp, the signs of spring are all around: the greening of the grass, the birds belting out their sincerity, … Continued
Why You Should Start When You Think You’re Not Ready
There are some things you should definitely *not* do before you’ve really, really perfected the process. Skydiving. Surgery. Operating heavy equipment. Making meringue. But, for most things? Don’t wait. Start. (I know. Scary!) People might snicker. Or worse … Continued
It’s my Blogiversary!!
Happy Blogiversary! February 27th will mark a year since I launched Cole Smith Writes, can you believe it?! Looking back over the last trip around the sun, there are so many positive changes I’ve been able to experience! When I … Continued
A Room of Your Own: How to Find Space to Create
Do you have a room where you can create? Aside from becoming an early bird, finding the space to write was what made the most difference in my work. Before, I shared a small home office with Mr. Smith. (Do … Continued
Books for Personal Growth This Year
The year is off to a great start! How can you keep January’s momentum going strong into spring? By taking time to invest in personal development! Harry S. Truman said, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” … Continued
New Year: Simplify
It completes the triad of New Year’s resolutions: diet, exercise, and…simplify! At this time of year, there’s something so appealing about putting away the frills and excesses of the holidays and getting back to simplicity. (Or, in my case, *closer* … Continued
New Year: Exercise for a Creative Boost!
One of the most common and perennial of all New Year’s resolutions is to exercise more. Holiday overindulgence and time off can leave us feeling undisciplined and unwell. But did you know that, in addition to trimming your waistline, exercising … Continued