An Exercise in Self Love: Turning Away from the Inner Critic and Leaning in to the Inner Best Friend

Awhile back I listened to a From the Heart podcast episode (The Inner Critic [part 1 & part]) which inspired this reflection. Prompt: Write an open letter to yourself. Write your heart out to yourself. An open letter to me, Jessie:You should be proud of yourself. You have come a really long way in one … Continue reading An Exercise in Self Love: Turning Away from the Inner Critic and Leaning in to the Inner Best Friend

Know Thyself: The Ultimate Lesson from a Writing Retreat

Hello again, all! In my last post I shared about some of the tools I use for writing. I also shared a little bit about how these tools have helped me to learn more about my writing habits and also in examining why I think/feel/act the way I do when it comes to daunting task … Continue reading Know Thyself: The Ultimate Lesson from a Writing Retreat

How to Track Your Time to Meet Your Writing Goals

Happy July, readers! I have found myself having the inevitable gripey conversation with colleagues and friends about how summer has already shockingly FLOWN by. Why is it that time always speeds up when we have more time and flexibility to get our work done? I hope my prior post on the How to Write a … Continue reading How to Track Your Time to Meet Your Writing Goals

How to Write a Lot by Paul J. Silvia: TGSG Must-Read #1

Hello, friends! I hope your summer is off to a great start. My university hosted a summer writing retreat for grad students, post-docs, and faculty members which whipped my summer writing into pretty good shape. I've been feeling inspired by the content of the retreat and want to share my thoughts/tips/questions with you! Before digging … Continue reading How to Write a Lot by Paul J. Silvia: TGSG Must-Read #1