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
3 Ways to Eliminate Loneliness
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the holiday can bring its fair share of disappointment. Grocery aisles of pink balloons, cards, chocolate boxes and roses can accentuate the loneliness we all feel at times. Chronic loneliness is a different beast. An article … Continued
Books for Personal Growth This Year
2018 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.” If … Continued
New Year: Mindfulness and Creativity
One of 2017’s most-ubiquitous buzzwords, mindfulness, is worth a closer look in 2018 as we round out January’s New Year series. If you didn’t hear about mindfulness last year, you must have been on media sabbatical. (Or, maybe, you were … 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
New Year: Creativity and Nutrition
Looking to get back on track with self-care, and take your creative pursuits to the next level? As the new year begins, consider the link between nutrition and creativity. I know, I know, there’s the bohemian ideal of the starving … Continued
Who Do You Want to Be One Year From Now?
Who do you want to be one year from now? You, obviously. But what about the real you? Are you achieving your wildest, scariest, biggest goals? Or are you saving those for someday?
How to Preserve Holiday Memories
Ask almost anyone and you’ll get the same answer: “What’s [insert holiday] all about?” Time spent with family and close friends! But, often, we hit the event at the same speed with which we’ve tackled all our preparations, and the … Continued
The Benefits of Reading Bedtime Stories
Christmas break is nearly here, and school-time routines fly out the window! That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it can be a fantastic opportunity to shake things up and try something new — like reading nightly bedtime stories. We’ve … Continued