a book conversation to spark a few ideas and encourage a tiny change This post is written by: April Edwards and Niamh Celeste (check out her Substack!) The idea of a low-key book club has been rattling around in my brain and showing up in my writing notes for a while. I was recently inspired…
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8 Books to Give You More Time
For anyone feeling frayed, scattered or pressed for time. A stack of books full of ideas, encouragement, and perspective (+free PDFs) This stack of books represents a special interest of mine. I inherited from my mom’s family (specifically Granddad) a love of time management and life organizational skills. I have used planners, time trackers, and…
5-Min. Reading: 10 Non-Religious Books
A recording from April Edwards’s live video I love starting my day with a few minutes of reading. I pick books that will be friendly companions to my tired and slow moving brain. Often what I am looking for is something structured in a way that it is easy to read in short 5-10 minutes…
10 Book Recs for Effective Communication
Check out the recording from April Edwards’s live video: https://embracinghome.substack.com/p/10-book-recs-for-effective-communication One of my biggest fears in life is being misunderstood. When I encounter a situation where I communicated badly it is guaranteed I will spend a few days rehashing that interaction and second guessing the whole conversation. (Not necessarily a good thing… which is why…
What is “Subtle Resistance”?
When we are surrounded by specific norms, we no longer see them as optional but as “the way life is”. I want to challenge a few of those… Let’s jump right in! Here is how I define these words in the beginning pages of my book: subtle – (adj.) nuanced, delicate, skillful, laid back (verb)…