Tag: Fun and Games

  • Four New Year’s Lessons From Hallmark Christmas Movies

    It’s been a rough few months. So instead of a deep dive into coping with disappointment or an open ended treatise on having faith while waiting for something, here are four tongue-in-cheek but also serious lessons I’ve gleaned from Hallmark Christmas movies.

  • NaNoCutMo – My Quest to Do Less (In Words & Life)

    This November I’m going to try something new and cut 20,000 words from my current novel instead of starting a new book and writing 50,000 more. Fewer words should make the book more focused and more enjoyable. Can I apply the same principle to the rest of my life? Let’s find out!

  • What To Do When Life Gets … Busy

    What To Do When Life Gets … Busy

    Remember how I lamented that I had no momentum and my spirit animal was a turtle? The last month has been ALL MOMENTUM. Here’s a few lessons I learned.

  • What to Do When Life Gets … Boring

    What to Do When Life Gets … Boring

    Turns out following your dreams isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s not all obstacles and rejection either. Sometimes it’s just a bit … dull. Time to cue up your favorite training montage.

  • How to Find Discipline and Master Your Routine

    People frequently tell me, “I can’t believe you have the discipline to write every day.” All it takes is drive, accountability, and making the most of my routine. Loving what you do really helps!

  • Habits Are Hard – Make (and Break) Them Anyway

    Bad habits can derail even the best intentions. Changing them can seem impossible, but I know you’re up for the challenge. Cue the training montage!

  • Want to Succeed? Set an Improbable Goal.

    Sometimes I need an absurd goal to push me out of complacency. If you’re struggling to get your dreams off the ground, maybe you do too. Cue 5 lessons I’ve learned from National Novel Writing Month.

  • Of Patrons and Practicalities – How to Fund Your Best Life

    So you’re probably wondering – how is this girl paying her bills? By embracing generosity, sticking to a budget, and determining what I can and can’t live without.

  • Of Coworking, Community, and Avoiding Crazy Writer Stereotypes

    Writing is a solitary endeavor. Chasing your dream might be too. Finding a community can keep you from giving up. For me, coworking was the solution.

  • Who Will Run Through a Wall For You?

    Telling people that you’re ready to make a change can be scary. But don’t psych yourself out before you’ve even begun! Your cheering section might be larger than you expect.