Mining everyday moments: stories waiting to be told

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I’ve always enjoyed learning how other writers develop their story ideas. Which inspired me to start paying closer attention to the…[read more]

Compound interest: accruing momentum for the climb

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It’s hard to believe the end of February is right around the corner. On the creative front, the year began with a big bang. Within the first two weeks…[read more]

The gift that keeps on giving: self-love for the win

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How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you. ~ Rupi Kaur

In my February email to subscribers, I talk about the difference between self-care and self-love (with the possibility of overlap). Incidentally, all subscribers (new and existing) can download a free copy of the ABCs of Self-Love as my gift…[read more]

Reimagining self-care: the benefits of regular timeouts

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In reading up on the concept of self-care, I stumbled onto a great deal of differing opinions. Some are negative, touting that the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness—particularly during periods of stress—involves…[read more]