The Ripple Effect Of Your Words
I always feel a little OTT when I say that your words can heal the world; however, bear with me… We all have a unique message, a story waiting to be shared, and wisdom gained through personal experiences. Of course, not everyone will want to share, and that’s okay. I...
Writer’s Block: When Your Outline Fails to Inspire
https://youtu.be/4mA4zV4lkeY?si=t3jrYwCQ5HZR1RPG I'm back again with good old writer’s block. We've all been there - staring at a blank page, feeling stuck and uninspired. You've got a book idea brewing, but something's just not clicking. Let's chat about a common...
Understanding Writer’s Block
https://youtu.be/6QuzX3jPiPM In this video I dive into writer's block. Which is a condition where an author loses the ability to produce new work. It has been a documented challenge throughout literary history. From brief creative pauses to prolonged periods of...
Unblocking the Writer’s Mind
The Myth and Reality of Writer's Block "The cursor blinks accusingly on the blank page. Your mind races, yet no words flow. Is this the dreaded writer's block, or simply a moment of creative pause?" Writer's block - a term that has haunted authors for generations. But...
The Power of Journaling: Acceptance
There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered. — Nelson Mandela Returning to a familiar, unaltered environment allows you to reflect on your personal journey. The contrast between the unchanged...
The Power Of Journaling: Resilience
The last 10 weeks have been horrible. I have had shingles, which have, thankfully, almost gone. At first, it knocked me out, and I was too tired to even be frustrated; I just slept a lot. Anyone who knows about shingles knows that it can be triggered by stress, and...
How To Start Journaling When You Don’t Know How
Journaling is the best 'almost' free coach I know and has saved my life several times. In January 2018, my spine fractured, and I was, as you can imagine, in agony. Being diagnosed with osteoporosis changed my life, and I’ll admit I hit rock bottom, but by my side was...
Five Reasons Your Book Won’t Get Read
Writing a compelling and readable non-fiction book involves more than just presenting ideas or information; it requires attention to a myriad of details that can significantly impact the reader's experience. Two recent book purchases inspired this article and made me...
Five Morning Rituals To Kickstart Your Day
How does your day start? Groggy and gasping for that first tea or coffee, or are you ready, bright as a button, grabbing your journal to explore before your first walk. I’d like to think that I am the second one, but the truth is that sometimes I am a little groggy...
Monday Mindset: Start Strong, Embrace Challenges
It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do. There will always be challenges. This is not only about being resilient but also about having a mindset focused on transformation and growth. Let’s face it: nothing comes easy. But things will be easier if you have an open...