Exploring the Similarities between Mindfulness and Witchcraft

Advertisements I am currently reading a book called The Witch’s Way to Wealth by Jessie DaSilva. In the introduction, it discusses how many self-help books have lots of similarity to witchcraft. I have to admit that this is not new thinking for me. If you...

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Take a Creativity Break to Recharge Your Brain

Thoughts on Joy vs Happiness

Advertisements Lately, I have been thinking a lot about the concept of joy. I write a lot about happiness, but how does that differ from joy? They are connected, but they have distinct characteristics and experiences associated with them. While joy and happiness share common...

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31 Ideas for Mental Health Awareness Month

Advertisements After the last couple of years the world has gone through, it’s more important than ever to prioritize our mental health. It is important to do things that put us in a good mood or promote our self-care. In honor of May is Mental...

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Learning from the Movies: the Concept of the Tenth Man from World War Z

Advertisements As a creativity researcher, I love ideas that seem out of the box. Recently, I attended the Maryland Libraries Futures Conference. This reminded me of some of the previous experience and training I have had with strategic planning using futurist techniques. One of the...

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5 Tips for Finding Motivation to Declutter and Clean Your Home

Advertisements Does the thought of Spring Cleaning make you cringe? Do you find yourself constantly putting off cleaning and decluttering your home? Do you feel overwhelmed by the thought of tackling the mess? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with finding the motivation to clean...

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Coping with Overwhelm in the Workplace: Tips for Managing Stress on the Job

Advertisements The modern workplace can be a fast-paced, high-pressure environment that can lead to overwhelm and burnout. When work-related stress becomes too much to handle, it can negatively impact your physical health, mental health, and overall well-being. Coping with overwhelm in the workplace is essential...

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Building a Self-Care Toolkit: Creating a Plan to Prevent Overwhelm

Advertisements Self-care is a vital practice that helps us maintain balance, reduce stress, and prevent burnout. However, when we’re busy with work, family, and other commitments, it can be challenging to find time for self-care. That’s where building a self-care toolkit comes in. A self-care...

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The Creativity Prescription for Stress Relief

Advertisements It has been almost a year since I last posted. I have been writing and reading, just not working on this blog as much. I started this blog as a creative outlet, but found myself in a cycle of procrastination and analysis paralysis. I...

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Mindful Sketches

Advertisements Yesterday, I posted some thoughts about the book Mindful Sketching by Peggy Dean. So I thought I would share some examples of my attempts at Mindful Sketching. Pausing to observe and reflect away from electronic devices was a great exercise in mindfulness. I quite...

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What I Read: Spring 2022 Edition

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Beigli Hacked! Using Crescent Dough for Hungarian Poppyseed Rolls

Advertisements Living in Southern Maryland, I miss a lot of the foods that are common staples where I grew up in New Jersey. So I often try to find ways to make them myself. Beigli is one of those items. This Hungarian Poppyseed Roll has...

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What I Read: December & January Edition

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