I used to feel scared to fail, and that caused me to feel blocked or procrastinate. Every time I messed up, it felt like confirmation of my worse fears – that I wouldn’t succeed at my chosen task. However, over time, I’ve come to think of failure differently. It’s not the end of the road, […]
My Favorite Writing Exercises
Writing exercises have been part of my creative life since I was in high school. I still remember the first one a teacher introduced me to—it was simple, unstructured, and eye-opening. Since then, I’ve leaned on exercises not just to spark creativity, but to refine my skills and help me transition into more focused writing […]
How to Understand the Link Between Mindset and Happiness to Stay Positive
Most of us think of our mindset as this arbitrary thing that is loosely related to our thoughts. However, it’s more than that. It’s related to how we see the world. Not only that, but when it comes to happiness, the view we have of it matters a lot. There is a real connection between […]
Simple Ways to Overcome Procrastination
I have been telling myself all day that I need to write my atomic essay—and yet, somehow, I’ve done everything but that. I folded laundry. Watched a movie. Snacked on things I wasn’t even hungry for. The essay remained unwritten, though it kept hovering in my thoughts like a quiet alarm I couldn’t turn off. […]
Why I Journal Even When I Have Nothing to Say
There are days when I open my journal and feel… blank. No pressing emotions. No dramatic stories. No brilliant insights demanding to be written down. Still, I pick up the pen and begin. Over time, I’ve learned that journaling isn’t just about having something profound to say. Sometimes, the act of showing up—especially when I […]
How to Stay Inspired When Writing Feels Like a Chore
Even the most passionate writers hit a wall. One day, words flow like magic; the next, every sentence feels forced. When writing starts to feel more like a chore than a joy, it can be disheartening—especially if you’re working on a deadline or trying to stay consistent with a blog, book, or newsletter. The good […]
Journaling Can Help You Heal from the Past
Life is filled with ups and downs. Some of the ups are really good, and some of the downs are really bad. I like to have my journal by my side for all of it. The day I got married, the day I got divorced ten years later, beautiful family vacations, funerals, and all of […]
How to Use Music to Spark Creative Ideas
One thing I have learned about creativity is that it can be incited. The right spark can cause any creative feelings, ideas, and inspirations that were lying dormant to come to the surface. One thing that consistently gives me creative ideas is using music. I am inspired by music of all kinds. It all depends […]
Why I Love Writing Challenges (And What Happens After I Do Them)
Back in 2002, I officially started my writing business. For the next decade, I made my money by selling the words I create. I had some high points (getting paid, being creative) and some low points (stifled creativity, selling my writing to whomever would pay for it). In the last few years of my career, […]
How to Write Articles That Keep Readers Engaged
When writing content and posting it online, we have only a few seconds to hook a reader long enough to continue reading. In fact, we might not even a chance to hook them with the content. They likely already made a decision if they’ll read the whole article just from the title alone. Even if […]
Why Daily Gratitude Can Transform Your Mindset
Gratitude is more than just a word that is designed to make you feel good. It’s a practice that can shift your mindset and improve your well being. When you do it consistently, it can help reframe your perspective, increase your happiness, and help you feel more connected to your life. Here’s more information on […]
Essential Habits of the Creator’s Lifestyle
Being a creator is about more than just choosing a creative pursuit and working on it. Most creators work across multiple genres. For example, I write, dance, and practice photography as my main creative pursuits, but I dapple in other modalities. Being a creator is a lifestyle choice, but in order to navigate it, it […]
Why Rest Is Essential to Creativity
The Perfect Summer Evening… It was the perfect summer day—around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with just the right breeze and barely a hint of humidity. My favorite local band was scheduled to play at a beachfront venue, and the evening would end with fireworks lighting up the sky. I had a smile on my face the […]
20 Journal Prompts for Self Discovery
One of the best avenues for self-reflection, personal awareness, clarity, and even emotional healing is prompt guidance For me, it creates space for my inner voice to come through – all without judgment or outside influences. You just might find great benefits. It doesn’t matter if you are new to deep self-reflection, these excellent journal […]
5 Reasons Why You’re More Creative When Relaxed
Great ideas seem to come my way, even when I am not trying. Usually it’s when I’m zoned out and doing something else, like driving or taking a shower. There is a good reason for it. There is real science behind why we tend to be more creative and inspired when we’re relaxed. This simple, […]
The Moment I Realized I Was Creative
I knew I was creative when I wrote my first poem. When we are children, we are naturally creative. We spend our days playing and creating. We don’t think about anything other than when we can have our next, fun moments. For me, I loved to color, play with my dolls, blow bubbles, play in […]
How to Write Every Day (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It)
When I first started writing, I didn’t know how important consistency was. I spent a lot of time planning, and very little time writing. As my career gained momentum, I wrote a lot- almost every day. It was only then that I realized that the more I wrote, the better I’d become. Getting into the […]
5 Strategies to Help you Take More Breaks to Rest and Rejuvenate
The temperature was perfect that day, around 80 Degrees Fahrenheit and there was barely any humidity. There was a light breeze coming off the ocean, and it was the perfection conditions to hear my favorite band play. Fireworks were set to go off after the banded ended. I couldn’t stop smiling. Not long ago, I’m […]
Develop a Growth Mindset to Unlock Your Full Potential
Did you know that your mindset shapes the way you view setbacks, challenges, and even opportunist. If you believe that you are a fixed being, with abilities, mindsets, and ways of thinking not changing, this can prevent you from growing because you will start to avoid difficult situation. The issue is, if you never step […]
Do This to Develop Your Personal Mission Statement
It’s hard to achieve anything unless you have a personal mission statement. Here’s a personal story: I knew for several years that I wanted to get my MBA, but when I applied the first four times, I was rejected. Each time, I thought my application was pretty good. I had my transcript, I wrote a […]
7 Simple Daily Habits to Boost Your Creativity
Creativity is for everyone – it isn’t just for artists, musicians, writers, or photographers. We use creativity in our everyday lives, whether finding solutions for problems at work or cooking dinner, or anything. I personally use creativity tools and skills throughout the day. Many of them have become second nature, and creativity has become a […]
How to Be Productive While Staying in Balance
I get a lot accomplished each day, and I also don’t experience burnout. However, it wasn’t always like this for me. I have struggled to get things done. I’ve also experienced and then healed from burnout. I’ve seen both sides of the coin. My life fell out of balance several years ago, and I developed […]
How to Start a Journaling Habit and Stick to It
Journaling has been an amazing tool for self discovery. I use it to practice writing, build my creativity, have gratitude, vent, and do whatever I need to do to live a great life. My journal system really helps me so much in my life. However, it wasn’t always this way for me. It took me […]
Top 8 Favorite Quotes About Creativity for Inspiration
One of my favorite tools for inspiration is to read through lists of amazing quotes. When it comes to creativity, there have been so many wonderful, creative people out there. I find each of them to be inspiring in their own ways. I thought I’d put together a list of some of my favorite quotes […]
How Giving Perpetuates Giving
Last Halloween, I went to a local Halloween costume shop to buy some accessories for my flapper costume – my all-time favorite, but I broke my necklace and needed a new headpiece… When I got to the checkout, the cashier asked me if I wanted to donate money to a local children’s hospital. Of course […]