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Creativity, Burnout, & Seasons of Writing

Creativity, Burnout, & Seasons of Writing

How I am finding inspiration in the quiet moments of burnout recovery and hoping to rediscover the joy of creativity after hitting pause. This fall as we started back to our school lessons and the schedule shifted, I felt my creativity drop. It was a subtle shift that happened over a month or so when…

5 Reasons Why Writing Can Feel So Lonely

5 Reasons Why Writing Can Feel So Lonely

Let’s jump straight into why writing feels so isolating. I am a beginner and I am learning this process. I hope to help you feel seen and less alone by being vulnerable about the challenges I face and the frustrations I have experienced. I also share 6 solutions that are working for me. #1.  Writing…

My #1 Writing Rule & Finding Inspiration

My #1 Writing Rule & Finding Inspiration

My Simple Writing Tips Writing has become a source of deep joy for me this year. I am able to share ideas, what I am learning, and tell my story. Most days it pours out of my fingers into a Word document. Or I am out on a walk and I end up talk-texting paragraphs…

Finding Flow & Focus in my Writing Routine

Finding Flow & Focus in my Writing Routine

I have found so much comfort in my Writing Routine. Through the process of slowing down, and getting settled in my space, I can transition smoothly. I can turn my attention to the tasks of my writing session. I can leave my “Mom Brain” and get into “Writing Mode”. Habits are super important when adding…

Stuck in the Fog of Wanting to Write

Stuck in the Fog of Wanting to Write

We can easily be stuck in the fog of having a message to share and not knowing how. This is the process that I went through. Your path may look very different than mine. I am still finding my way, learning, and on a journey of discovery. I am guessing that there will always be…