At the start of 2019, an article on burnout by the inimitable Anne Helen Peterson went viral. As a product of my thoughts on that discussion, I wrote two connected articles focused on burnout for creative people: one on the causes and how to identify it, and another on how to cure it. Sometimes, IContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Burnout”
Tag Archives: creative life
How to Start a Bullet Journal, Even if You’re Not Artsy
If you’re convinced that you can’t do bullet journaling because you’re not artistic or don’t have the time for complicated spreads, I got you. My bullet journal set up is super simple, requires zero artistic talent, and is all about functionality.
Why You Should Organize Your Nightstand
You can ask anybody who has lived with me: I’m not an organized person naturally. If it weren’t for my much-more-organized husband, I would have piles of laundry and stacks of random crap covering most of the floor.
Making Me Happy: April
At the end of each month, I’ll do a quick review of things that made me happy that month and what I’ve been up to.
Five tips for creating during a crisis
It’s the understatement of the decade to say this is a weird time right now, and that means that creating right now is also a bit weird.
This simple tip can unstick your creativity
It might be one of the worst feelings: trying to work on a project, and feeling empty. You’re just stuck.
Why busyness is overrated
Have you ever been in a conversation and had someone say to you, “I’m just so busy this week,” but instead of it sounding like a bad thing, it comes across more like a brag?
My 2020 One Little Word + a big announcement!
Alright, I know January is half over, but I’ve been busy, so I’m just now getting around to making my goals for the year and thinking about what I want to achieve.
Finding your stirs and steals
It’s the start of the new year, and if you’re like most people, you’re probably making at least a few goals for your creative life in 2020. Sometimes, though, all these challenges and new starts and resolutions can be overwhelming.
Einstein’s trick to becoming a better writer
Albert Einstein was known for playing the violin when he couldn’t figure out a mathematical problem.