Now that 2023 is coming to a close, many people are already bypassing what's left of it and looking eagerly forward to the awesomeness that, hopefully, awaits them in 2024. But, I've always been of the mind that all time given is most precious, so why wish it away? Why not make the most of … Continue reading The Goal Mindset Comes Before the Goal Achievement
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Back to Blogging
Well, it's the last day in November and I thought I'd better get in touch with you. And, I must say that it feels good to be back in the blogging saddle once again. Writing for this blog is just something that I will always come back to no matter how much time I've been … Continue reading Back to Blogging
The Problem with Multitasking . . .
. . . is . . . you can't do any one thing justice when your attention is divided among multiple tasks. It's just impossible . . . for me, anyway. I can't do it well. For example, I've tried driving or doing mundane chores around the house while listening to educational materials on audio. … Continue reading The Problem with Multitasking . . .
A Foreshadowing with a Reading and Writing Reblog
Sometimes, you just need a minute to collect yourself when you're in the middle of a reset for your creative outlet. And, that was me last week. I just needed a moment, so forgive me for being MIA. Been doing some soul-searching, simplifying, and prioritizing. But, I'm back this week with a more focused determination … Continue reading A Foreshadowing with a Reading and Writing Reblog
Back to School and Writing Therapy: A Degrees of Maternity Reset
There are a few special times of the year that I feel the need to do a reset with the direction of my blogging content, and I'm currently at the onset of one of those times right now. Bet you can guess what time it is. Well, it's Back-to-School Time, of course! And, this school … Continue reading Back to School and Writing Therapy: A Degrees of Maternity Reset
A Tale of Two Loves
Once upon a time, there was a middle-aged woman who was torn between the two creative loves of her life: Reading and Writing. And, she came to a time in her life where she felt like she had to forsake one of the relationships in order to focus on the other. And, why? Well, that … Continue reading A Tale of Two Loves
Breaking Down Overwhelm through Written Organization: A Writing Therapy Realization
Writing things down has so many life-saving capabilities. It really does. Now, I might be using this opening statement in more of a dramatic setting than is called for. But, I have seen, first-hand, how writing therapy (and writing in general) has a way of organizing life so its complexities are easier to manage. I … Continue reading Breaking Down Overwhelm through Written Organization: A Writing Therapy Realization
Blogging While Multifaceted: A Blogging Truth and Writing Therapy Reflection
When there are multiple areas of interest that tickle your fancy, it can be extremely difficult to keep the creative content in one area of focus. Extremely difficult! If I'm honest about the whole thing, I must admit that I'm NOT a fan of the "niche down" and stay there philosophy. And while I can … Continue reading Blogging While Multifaceted: A Blogging Truth and Writing Therapy Reflection
Year-in-Remembrance with Writing Therapy List-making (cont.)
Thursdays seem to be my blogging comfort zone these days. I might have to go ahead and officially adopt them as my go-to blogging day. So, stay tuned for a blogging schedule update in the very near future. Maybe. Probably. You know how I do when the new school year rolls around again, don't you? … Continue reading Year-in-Remembrance with Writing Therapy List-making (cont.)
Year-in-Remembrance with Writing Therapy List-making
Let me go ahead and apologize for being a little delinquent in getting this blog post out for the week. I assure you it wasn't because of playing hooky. As a matter of fact, I have a little project of sorts that I'm working on and will let you in on the details if it … Continue reading Year-in-Remembrance with Writing Therapy List-making








