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Join me on Substack!

Join me on Substack!

Hey! Hello! 😁 I am so glad you have found my blog! This is my home place where I test out writing work, post weekly articles, and share updates on my books. I love having my own corner of the internet that I can call my own. Unfortunately because of bots and ugly internet trolls,…

Book Updates: Subtle Resistance

Book Updates: Subtle Resistance

I can’t believe it’s here! I am prepping to launch my book! The story and behind-the-scenes peek at my publishing journey. The Story – It was Christmas morning. Wrapping paper and opened gifts littered the living room. The puppy was enjoying destroying a box stopping only to look up at the nearby cat watching with…

My Writing Spaces & Getting Creative Work Done

My Writing Spaces & Getting Creative Work Done

Here is a closer look, an insider’s view, into my writing life and creative work. > > > The Short Answer = lots of places 😜 Here is a closer look (an insider’s view) into my writing life and creative work. I hope that is sparks some of your own creativity. The key to making…

Blue Dots, Feeling Fearful & Tackling Overwhelm

Blue Dots, Feeling Fearful & Tackling Overwhelm

The Blue Dot Effect study shows how our brains tend to find something “wrong” or “scary” in situations—even if the actual danger has disappeared. The Blue Dot Effect study — here’s how it works: In the study, participants were shown a series of colored dots and were asked to identify which ones were blue. At…

An Overachiever’s Thoughts on Managing Expectations

An Overachiever’s Thoughts on Managing Expectations

Ever feel like your own expectations are tripping you up? Let’s break them down, examine what really matters, and find freedom in embracing the season you’re in. “There is no expectation without explanation.” – Leah Boden I have used this quote to improve my relationships with my kids, in homeschooling, and even in my marriage.…

New Year, Same Old Me

New Year, Same Old Me

The calendar change does not require an upending of my life, just encouragement to make small adjustments. Yesterday I sat in my quiet kitchen with gingerbread toast, a mug of English tea, and listened to a podcast that reminded me of a few of my foundational truths. “I want us all to have the foundational…