I come from working-class dreamers who never stopped learning. Growing up, I watched my grandparents turn their free time into something meaningful and that shaped me more than I realized. There is a powerful thread woven through the generations before us when we learn skills from the past. At times it may seem like our…
đgrab your book launch freebies . Make sure you are subscribed to get the other book launch freebies! Letâs be honestâhabit tracking can feel like one more thing to fail at. But Iâm reimagining it as something gentler. These free printable habit trackers are designed to work alongside the shifts I talk about in Subtle…
A simple, thoughtful process to help you brainstorm, reflect, and finally begin a hobby that feels realistic, joyful, and life-giving. . In this summer hobby series we have talked about what constraints and obstacles keeping us from hobbies we enjoy. I believe that if you struggle to add in a hobby in your busy life,…
Youâre not lazy, youâre blocked. Let’s talk about constraints and obstacles keeping us from hobbies we enjoy. When I discuss hobbies with someone in person, the first reaction is often a quiet sigh, followed by a sense of guilt or regret. âEvery time I try to sit down and work on something creative, I get…
Lifelong learning in the margins & how small curiosities brought me back to life. There is an unparalleled exhaustion to understanding and then meeting the needs of babies and small children. They are compelled to demand what they need at all times of the day and night. This is a tremendous strain and physically draining,…
With the exhaustion of raising young kids, I had lost my sense of adventure and replaced it with fear. RV travel created resilience and flexibility in me. Travel with small kids is a lot of work. There is so much to think about it can be overwhelming. Running into travel delays, the unknowns, and bad…
one way I push back against the norm of hustle and constant stress I want to push back against what has been expected of me. I plan to live my life according to wisdom, healthy boundaries, and the goals I am reaching for. I have found that impossible when I blindly follow the path laid…
Unique strategies I use in my home every day to stop overthinking and why making fewer decisions actually gives me more freedom! Our days are filled with countless small choices (what to wear, what to eat, when to tackle a task) each one chipping away at our mental energy. When decision fatigue sets in, even…
A resource that offers a grounded, thoughtful look at how we can better understand and care for our inner lives. . I have another awesome resource to share with you today. đ I first encountered Ruth in a writing class. We were put into small break-out zoom rooms and told to answer a few questions…
Letâs look in detail at my book cover so I can share some fun behind the scenes stories with you. #1 – my blurb quotes Ruth Anne Smith, PhD is a former nurse, professor, and an avid reader of my blog from the beginning. She was excited to read my advanced reader copy and send…