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...
Advertisements Creativity can recharge the brain by engaging and activating different neural pathways and networks that might not be used during routine or repetitive activities. When we engage in creative activities, such as writing, painting, or playing music, we are tapping into different parts of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Advertisements If you’re looking to improve your productivity, stay organized, and accomplish your goals, a personal Kanban board can be an excellent tool to add to your arsenal. Kanban is a Japanese word that translates to “visual signal,” and a Kanban board is essentially a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Advertisements Happy Summer! It has been a while since I posted a reading roundup, so here is a collection of thoughts on books I read this past Spring. April was a very prolific reading month for me. Most of this included YA novels featuring small...
Advertisements I am sure you have seen posts similar to my title but focused on Instagram or TikTok…honestly, I very rarely use either. But I am pretty much always on Pinterest. I have a lot of trouble sleeping, so sometimes to calm my brain down,...
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...
Advertisements I took some time off in December…and then got sick in January. So I spent a lot of time reading. Here is a roundup of some of what I read! Organizing for the Rest of Us: 100 Realistic Strategies to Keep Any House Under...
